Thunder storms and heavy rain have caused flooding and a road closure. Farm Hill Road in Waltham Abbey was closed at around 8.30pm following prolonged rainfall. Sewardstone Road was also flooded near the junction with King George Road in the
Music from the 60s, 70s and 80s will be playing, and you can bring a picnic along too – no barbecues though. Raffle in aid of All Saints Church. Children aged 12 and over. All Saints Church, Epping Upland, Saturday, July 26, 6pm until 10.30pm.
Third-choice West Ham goalkeeper, Stephen Henderson, has left the club by mutual consent. The 26-year-old gloveman had been behind Adrian and Jussi Jaaskelainen in the pecking-order at Upton Park. Dublin-born Henderson joined the Hammers in
West Ham United’s record signing, Andy Carroll, is being tracked by former club Newcastle United, according to the Sunday People. Carroll, 25, left the Magpies in January 2011 to join Liverpool for a British record fee of £35m. The hulking
Indulge in a vegetarian feast which will feature produce which is locally sown, grown, picked and cooked. Advance booking essential. The Hornbeam Cafe, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Saturday, July 26, 6.30pm until 10.30pm.
Police in Waltham Forest have released two CCTV images of suspected thieves. The pair are wanted in connection with theft at Crest Waltham Forest in High Street, Walthamstow, on May 31 at 3.30pm. Suspect 151511 and 151512 are accused of stealing
A mini ale festival, with crafts and arty goods on offer too. The Nag’s Head, Orford Road, E17, Friday August 1. Details: 020 8520 9709, thenagsheade17.com
Dress up, scream from the top of your lungs, perform, act out! Become a character and let loose at two poetry and percussion workshops with author Anne Stairman. Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road, E17, Friday, July 25, 1pm until
From the Guardian, July 20, 2004 Three men fled with tens of thousands of pounds after forcing staff at the Waitrose supermarket, Buckhurst Hill, to lie on the floor. The men armed with a crowbar and either a baton or baseball bat forced a
From the Guardian, July 20, 2009 THE council will debate plans to grant its staff legal powers to take action against owners of dangerous dogs. Cllr Afzal Akram, the authority's cabinet member for enforcement, will ask councillors to support
