Distance and destination are usually decided on the day, but this Waltham Forest cycling group tends to stick within 30 miles and does have a few routes lined up. Pace is leisurely and suited to the participants. Meet outside Walthamstow
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade insists Jobi McAnuff has the right mentality to fit into his group after the O's agreed a deal to sign the winger. The former Reading and Crystal Palace attacker will join Orient on a two-year contract, as long
Bradley Pritchard scored his first goal for new club Leyton Orient as he fired them to a 1-0 win at Northampton Town in this afternoon's friendly. The former Charlton Athletic midfielder curled home the winning goal during the second half as the
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers. This month, collect good dreams in your own dreamcatcher and try weaving for the first time. William Morris
Learn the ancient art of bell ringing. Suitable for those aged ten years and over. St Mary’s Church, Church Hill, Walthamstow, every Wednesday, 7pm until 8pm. Details: David Baker: 020 85215202, davidmbaker@hotmail.com
Explosive new show starring comedy queen Su Pollard (Hi-de-Hi!, You Rang, M’Lord?) and comedy duo Cannon and Ball. Ha Ha Hood! sees the welcome return of Ben Langley as Robin Hood and Andy Pickering on piano. Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford
West Ham United rounded off their tour of New Zealand with a second defeat in as many games – going down 3-1 to Sydney FC this morning. Corey Gamiero put the A-League side ahead before Alex Brosque doubled the home side’s lead with 26 minutes on
A former prison officer has pleaded guilty to an offence as a result of the police investigatation into alleged inappropriate payments by journalists to public officials. Reggie Nunkoo, 41, of Lynmouth Road, Walthamstow, yesterday pleaded guilty
West Ham United will look to sign Besiktas’ Portuguese international, Hugo Almeida, after it was confirmed Andy Carroll would be sidelined for fourth months, according to The Times. Almeida, 30, has recently returned from the World Cup where made
Glenn Wallis is a long-serving rail campaigner and is speaking out about public transport in Waltham Forest. As secretary of the Barking to Gospel Oak Rail User Group (BGORUG), Mr Wallis has fought for many years to improve services on the overground
Police have renewed an appeal for information to trace a wanted man. Detectives at Essex Police are trying to find Sheriden Berry, also known as Sheriden Dorigo, for failing to attend court on two occassions. Berry, 28, is also suspected of
A stellar live music line up including Sister Sledge, Alexander O’Neal and Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce) with some of the best local talent also taking the stage. Ridgeway Park, Old Church Road, Chingford, Saturday August 9, 2pm to 7pm and Sunday,
Alan Mair is a Religious Education teacher at Trinity Catholic High School, in Mornington Road, Woodford Green. He is speaking out about the benefits of travelling and volunteering for young people, not just on others, but for their own development
A town will commemorate its soldiers at its annual festival today. Epping Festival goers will don First World War period attire for the event to mark the centenary of the conflict. Festival goers can pay £1 to enter a competition for the best
Planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council in the week up to July 18 are listed below. For more information or to make comments, visit www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk The full list of applications will be published in next
Lee Valley Regional Park has been recognised for the high standard of its green spaces. The authority's four submissions to Keep Britain Tidy within east London and west Essex for a Green Flag Award were all successful and recieved the accolade
Here is a selection of the week's best stories from the Waltham Forest Guardian. Click on the text to read more... A larger-than-average primary school previously told it requires improvement has been rated as 'good' following a recent inspection
Here is a selection of the week's best stories from the Epping Forest Guardian. Click on the text to read more... A chip shop branded in honour of TV show The Only Way is Essex, which was threatened with legal action by the programme's makers,
Leyton Orient have signalled their intent for next season by signing former Watford and Reading winger Jobi McAnuff. The 32-year-old has agreed a two-year deal, subject to a medical with the O's, after being released by Reading this summer.
