One of Mark Cavendish’s main rivals for the sprints in the Tour de France is set to race through west Essex and East London after two more teams confirmed their nine-strong squads for the world’s biggest cycling race. German star Andre Greipel,
Guidance banning parish councillors speaking to the press is to be re-written, with communities secretary and Ongar MP Eric Pickles branding the move “a victory for common sense”. The guidelines, published to 8,500 councils in December by parish
The ex-managing editor of the News of the World was found not guilty of conspiring to hack voicemails today. Stuart Kuttner, 73, of Woodford Green, was accused of conspiring to hack phones between October 3, 2000 and August 9, 2006, but he was
Enjoy some of Scotland’s finest culinary treats at Struie Road with an eight course seasonal menu. Offerings include dishes such as wild boar sausage rolls with gooseberry ketchup and roe deer chateaubriand. The pop-up is named after Struie
Canary Wharf is set to be transformed from a business and shopping district to a beach next week, for Action for Kids’ Beach Volleyball Championships. The waterfront area of the eastern edge of Canary Wharf will be filled with more than 160 tonnes
A hundred choral singers are set to come together for an uplifting community concert commemorating the centenary of the start of World War I. This unique event will involve singers from Natural Voice Choirs joining forces with an orchestra with
Sartorial subculture is explored in a series of portraits, installations and set pieces in Return of the Rudeboy, an exhibition created and curated by prolific photographer and filmmaker Dean Chalkley and fashion-industry favourite Harris Elliott.
Travellers have been moved on by police after a toal of 15 caravans were parked on Wanstead Flats yesterday. Police confirmed they were alerted to the camp at 3.30pm on Wanstead Flats yesterday afternoon, on the football pitches in Capel Road and
A lorry driver from Walthamstow has been charged with causing death by careless driving. Barry Meyer, 52, of Aubrey Road is accused of causing the death of 54 year-old Alan Neve in High Holborn during the morning rush-hour on July 15. Meyer
The sentencing of a dog owner whose bullmastiff attacked a walker has been adjourned. Sylvester Campbell, of Lichfield Road in Woodford Green, admitted responsibility after his bullmastiff was dangerously out of control in Highams Park field off
Pupils have spent the day rehearsing their lines and practising their vocals ahead of their school's end-of-year production. Talented pupils from years 7 to 10 at Chingford Foundation School in Nevin Drive, Chingford, have chosen to perform a modern
A nursery school which only opened just before Christmas has been lavished with praise by Ofsted inspectors. Be Babies Kindergarten, in Fremantle Road, Barkingside received the score of ‘good’ despite only opening in November last year. Ofsted
Police arrested six people on suspicion of burglary after an attempted break-in by a gang in Wanstead last week. Police were called just after 4am on June 17 to a report of three men trying to break through the front door of a house in Gordon Road
A doctor's surgery has announced it has reverted back to a local rate teephone number after patients spent two years being charged to call a premium rate line. Earlier this year, the Waltham Forest Guardian revealed patients using the 0844 number
A group of Iranian women whose family members have been executed in their homeland are calling for UN soldiers to be sent to protect their remaining relatives. Farzaneh Dadkhah, 56, from Walthamstow, is one of an estimated 50,000 women who will
One-day specialist Philippe Gilbert will not be a contender for the yellow jersey, but the former Road Race World Champion has more than enough to gain a second stage win at the Tour de France. The Belgian has three Amstel Gold Race victories,
A former 50-a-day smoker who managed to break his 34-year habit is now selling the products which helped him stop. Paul Law, 49, owner of electronic cigarette shop Puff Dad E in Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, set up the business online shortly
Green Party activist Claire Norman is speaking out on her love of Walthamstow, Hackney and Leyton Marshes. The Markhouse Road resident fears the open green spaces are being targeted by developers who think they can make a "quick buck", particularly
Leyton Orient's trip to Coventry City has been re-arranged and will now take place on Good Friday. The fixture had originally been scheduled for Saturday, April 4 but will now take place 24 hours earlier, with kick-off at 3pm. Coventry ended
Swati Vyas is health partnerships manager of Redbridge CVS who is appealing for people of African descent in the borough to come forward to get an HIV test. Redbridge CVS is launching the HIV project to raising awareness of HIV within the African
Green Party supporters gathered in their thousands at the weekend to march against austerity. Residents of Waltham Forest and Redbridge were among around 50,000 people to take part in the event, organised by People’s Assembly. Beginning outside
A baker has donated £1,700 to a hospice after putting on a cake sale. Michelle Van Lint, of Derby Road, South Woodford, collected the money for Haven House children's hospice in High Road, Woodford Green, at the fundraising cake sale, which she
A hospital trust is warning its patients to leave extra time for their journeys on July 7 when the Tour de France passes through Waltham Forest. The world's most famous cycle race will pass through Epping, Redbridge and Waltham Forest during stage
Mark Cavendish’s involvement in the Tour de France was never seriously in doubt barring injury or ill health and his participation was confirmed last night when Omega Pharma-Quick Step became the first of the 22 teams to reveal their full nine-rider
Kevin Mitchell is frustrated at the growing number of potholes in his cul-de-sac and has put together a petition with fellow residents. There are now six potholes in Greenhill, Buckhurst Hill, which Mr Mitchell wants Essex County Council to repair
Representatives of Funky Mojoe were in court yesterday facing a winding up order over £127,000 owed in fees incurred during long-running legal battle. The hearing took place at the Bankruptcy Court at High Court, but the decision was delayed after
A petition calling for a tea hut’s lease not to be put out to tender will be handed to City of London Corporation officials on Friday. The online document has so far attracted 6,795 signatures in support of keeping the tea hut in High Beech, Epping
A school dance group will perform breakdancing at Sadler's Wells next month. The seven boys, calling their breakdance group WanSteady Crew, were selected for the London celebration of youth dance, Step Live! at Sadler's Wells, on July 5. The
West Ham United are plotting a move for Swansea City midfielder-cum-forward, Michu, according to the Sun. Michu, 28, enjoyed a stunning first season at the Liberty Stadium after arriving from Rayo Vallecano in 2012 but saw his second season disrupted
A chef from Walthamstow was one of the first finders of hidden cash after solving clues posted on Twitter. The treasure hunt launched by American property millionaire Jason Buzi on Twitter made its way to London over the weekend after he first
A school catering for children with learning difficulties is hosting its first music festival to raise funds for new equipment. Oak View School in Whitehills Road, Loughton will host the festival on Friday in order to fund the purchase of a piece
Police in Waltham Forest have released a CCTV image of a suspected currency exchange fraudster. Suspect 150170 is wanted in connection with fraud in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on May 6 at 3pm. The man approached the victim inside a currency exchange
Three fire crews were called to the M11 outside of Epping last night to deal with a lorry fire. The LGV was on fire between junction seven and eight near Harlow at around 11pm. It took 35 minutes to extinguish the fire. No injuries have
The founder of Chingford's biggest annual summer event has said this year's line-up is the largest she has ever had to co-ordinate. On Saturday, thousands of families and residents young and old will gather in Station Road for the return of the
A newly elected committee at the biggest religious centre in the borough has pledged to promote peace and social integration after years of tension over its leadership. Last night around 1250 Sunni Muslims (out of 1574 members) voted for a new
Police have arrested a man who was wanted in connection with four thefts from shops in Braintree and obstruction of a police officer. Edardas Dainnovskis, 29, was found by police in London earlier this month. The Leytonstone man was also wanted
Police have released an image of a man wanted for failing to appear in court. Brett Grady, 42, was last known to be living in Waltham Abbey. He was due to appear in court this month to answer a common assault charge but failed to show.
Having suffered with damp problems in her home for years, disabled woman Gillian Todd was delighted when her housing provider finally promised her a new home. But joy turned to disappointment when she moved in to find herself living in an empty
A group of Beavers has raised hundreds of pounds for the restoration of a church clock. 3rd Waltham Abbey Beavers raised £614.50 for the town’s church clock which stopped in December. The clock fund was chosen because the group regularly visits
