Division One A good all-round performance saw Ilford Catholic defeat league-leaders Stansted by nine wickets on Saturday. Catholic bowled first with Abdul Wahab (three for 42) dismissing Charlie Kirby (9). At the other end, Ravi Ramunaja (two
Third XI Premier Division Only a battling performance from the tail end saw Wanstead and Snaresbrook Thirds denied a bigger margin of victory at Ilford Thirds. Having won the toss, Ilford decided to bat first but quickly regretted the decision
Commuters using the rail line between Chingford and Liverpool Street have faced major disruptions over the last 24 hours. Yesterday evening, trains were cancelled or delayed after a fault with the signalling system at Bethnal Green. The same
The annual City of London Festival is back with a bang, this time returning with a new twist in the shape of a giant pop-up bowler hat stage. Performances on this spectacular stage include comedy from Jenny Eclair, a trio of jazz concerts,
Where can you expect to hear songs from Carousel, Billy Elliot and Stomp all on one bill? Why at West End Live, which is back for the tenth year running and is promising to be bigger and better than ever. For two days there will be live music performances
Image: STUDIOCANAL Actor Tom Hardy is playing East End gangsters the Krays in a new biopic. The Dark Knight Rises and Inception star is appearing as both Reggie and Ron, portraying their intense relationship and the extraordinary
Second XI Premier Division Six wickets from Sachin Vaja helped Wanstead and Snaresbrook Seconds beat Colchester and East Essex Seconds by eight wickets. Visitors Colchester won the toss and elected to bat, but Vaja’s superb display with the
It began with a dead rabbit buried at the bottom of the garden. Unable to understand why her beloved pet was no longer around, its owner, a little girl aged just five, dug it up. What she discovered had a profound effect upon her. “I’m not
Premier Division Tons from openers John Chambers and Arfan Akram helped Wanstead and Snaresbrook thrash Loughton by 145 runs away from home on Saturday. Visitors Wanstead won the toss and opted to bat first, which proved a wise decision as
A man was handed an 18-week suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to theft and common assault. Last Thursday Carl Burns, of Walnut Close in Ilford, stole £227 worth of chewing gum from Sainsbury’s in George Lane, South Woodford, before
Police have released images of a number of coins which they believe were stolen in the Waltham Abbey area. Officers in Hertfordshire recovered the collection during an operation but have been unable to trace their owner. Essex Police officers
An urgent appeal has been issued for help to find a missing girl from Walthamstow. Hanah Farah, 12, has not been seen since she left her home yesterday morning at 8am. Police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and Hanan's family
The Conservatives have chosen a prospective parliamentary candidate for the Leyton & Wanstead constituency. Matthew Scott, 29, will challenge Labour’s John Cryer at the general election next year. He said: “It is an honour and privilege
Media students were given a rare insight into the film industry and the life of a Bafta-winning actress at an exclusive film screening. The fifteen young people from Highams Park School sixth form, in Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, made the the
Planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council in the last week for consideration are listed as follows: For more information or to make comments, visit www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk. Mr Michael Smith: Erection of new dwelling and
Details of an annual charity festival have been announced, with performances and activities planned. The fayre will take place in the grounds of the Haven House Hospice in High Road, Woodford Green, on July 6 from 11am to 5pm. Entry is a £2
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan believes the club must aim to finish in the top six. The east London club battled with relegation for most of last term, but ultimately climbed to 13th by the end of the campaign. Sullivan wants the Hammers
A six-year-old girl was said to be "overwhelmed" when she saw her art work on the side of a refuse truck. Last week Epping Primary School celebrated the news that Year 1 pupil Belle Liggitt had won a district-wide competition to promote recycling
Here is a list of the most recent applications submitted to the council for the week starting June 8. Ms Pauline Stewart: Installation of flu extraction system at 228 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 7YG. Mr Paul Joslin: Single story extension
The health trusts running the two main hospitals serving the area have by far the biggest debts in London, raising fears for patient safety, jobs and services. NHS figures show Barts Health, which runs Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, and
West Ham United have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Senegalese centre-back, Cheikhou Kouyate. The 24-year-old moves to Upton Park from Anderlecht on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of
An "inspiring" first-aider, who has volunteered to help those in need for more than 60 years, has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honour List. Divisional Superintendent Enid Patient, of St John Ambulance's Walthamstow Nursing Cadets,
There are calls for police to increase patrols on an estate after a man was seen brandishing a gun and a stash of weapons and ammunition was found. A mother was left feeling "petrified" for her children after seeing the man pull out a gun and hearing
Two Leyton Orient Advanced Soccer Schools (LOASS) girls sides suffered semi-final defeats at the Leicester City Ladies Invitational Tournament at the weekend. LOASS Under-14s returned from Leicester without silverware, despite not conceding a goal
Drivers are being asked to move their cars away from the Tour de France route the day before the event or risk having them towed away. With less than three weeks to go until the biggest names in cycling ride through the district, Essex County Council
It’s been the question that has dominated all others in the build-up to this year’s Tour de France: will Britain’s first winner of the world’s biggest cycling race be on the start line in Leeds in two-and-a-half week’s time or not? Put it like
Sporting stars and TV personalities will take part in a celebrity cricket clash this weekend. Former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash will captain a pro-celebrity team with players including David Lawrence and Alex Tudor, ex-Leicestershire player
A CCTV image of a burglar has been released by police in Waltham Forest. The man is wanted in connection with an incident at Kings Hairstylists in King's Road, Chingford, on May 21 at 11:20am. He entered the salon through the back door and
Leyton Orient will start the League 1 season with a home game against Chesterfield on Saturday, August 9. The O's will then face a midweek Capital One Cup trip to Plymouth before heading north to take on Oldham Athletic on Saturday, August 16.
West Ham United will begin the 2014/15 Premier League season at home to Tottenham Hotspur. The Hammers will host Spurs on Saturday, August 16 at the Boleyn Ground. Tottenham were beaten three times by West Ham last term, who won in the League Cup
The family of a toddler who lost his battle with cancer are holding a community event to celebrate what would have been his eighth birthday. Every year Laura Rex and her relatives gather together to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital
An application has been submitted for a tattoo parlour in Epping. Glenn Dobson, from Chelmsford, hopes to turn the former H Salon in Station Road. The business would be the only one of its kind in the town. Plans can be viewed by clicking
The only purpose built paralympic venue built for the 2012 Olympics has been opened to the public after being converted into a hockey and tennis centre. The £30million faciltity in Eton Manor was officially launched in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
