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  • Drama group to tell story of storm which left hundreds dead

    Inclusive performing arts group Razed Roof will perform Flood by Judith Johnson, which tells the story of a great storm surge in January 1953, which swept down the east coast of England and overcame fragile sea defences, leaving hundreds dead. 

  • Scooter club collects cash for children

    An 80-strong gang of scooter enthusiasts have raised £850 for Haven House Hospice with their Easter ride out. The Walthamstow Stowaways collected more than 50 chocolate eggs and colouring  books and delivered them to Wood Green or children, this

  • Cause of house fire under investigation

    Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a Loughton home this morning. A terraced house in Willingale Road was on fire at around 11.40am. Two crews from Loughton attended after a neighbour saw smoke pouring from the property.

  • O'Sullivan eases into round two of World Snooker Championship

    Ronnie O’Sullivan insists he does not feel a burden of expectation as he hunts for a third successive World Snooker Championship title – opening his 2014 bid with a routine win. This time last year the 38-year-old five-time champion romped to victory

  • Buddy Holly comes to Harlow

    In February 1959, Buddy Holly began a string of dates across the American Mid-West. The Tour was called The Winter Dance Party Tour, which included Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper Dion Di Mucci and not forgetting the man himself Buddy Holly.

  • 'One Man Folk Industry' Pete Coe comes to Walthamstow

    With bouzouki, mountain dulcimer, banjo and melodeon, it’s not surprising that the all-singing, all-playing and step dancing Pete is sometimes called the One Man Folk Industry. Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Sunday

  • Leyton Orient v Wolves preview

    Leyton Orient can help delay Wolves' hopes of clinching the League 1 title tomorrow when they host them in the sold out clash. The O's entertain the leaders at Brisbane Road with a 12.15pm kick-off due to live coverage on Sky. Wolves could win

  • 21 firefighters called to tackle shed blaze

    Twenty-one firefighters were called to deal with a shed fire on Friday which spread to a neighbouring house. Shortly before midday the building in Falmouth Gardens, Ilford was gutted by the blaze. The fire quickly spread from the shed to a

  • Missing woman found

    A missing Swedish woman has been found. Yesterday, police appealed for information over the whereabouts of 23-year-old Sofia Marie Jansson. Miss Jansson, a resident of Ilford who had not been seen since April 12, was found yesterday.

  • Northern Soul courtesy of Walls of Heartache

    Expect Northern Soul on vinyl in an intimate and friendly setting, courtesy of Walls of Heartache. The Arubar Lounge, Forest Road, E17, Saturday, April 26. Details: wallsofheartache@gmail.com