Leyton Orient are on the verge of signing former Arsenal striker Jay Simpson. The 25-year-old was at Brisbane Road today and it is understood he underwent a medical. Simpson's arrival is expected to be confirmed by the League 1 club within the
Leyton Orient scored a late equaliser to earn a 2-2 home draw against QPR this evening. Russell Slade's side got off to an ideal start when Romain Vincelot headed home but QPR grabbed a quick equaliser through Junior Hoilett's long-range strike
West Ham are eyeing up Cardiff City full-backs Fábio da Silvia and Declan John as Sam Allardyce looks to bolster his defence, according to the Daily Mail. Discussions have occurred to possibly bring in the Cardiff duo to challenge left-back, Aaron
West Ham United are set to sign Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan deal, according to the Daily Mirror. The loan comes after Arsenal signed France international Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle for a fee understood to be in the of £12m
Diego Poyet has issued an apology to West Ham United supporters following an offensive tweet posted during his time at former club, Charlton Athletic. In 2012, the 19-year-old midfielder, who recently joined from the Addicks on a four-year deal
Ecuadorian triker Enner Valencia has been granted the work permit required to complete his £12m move to West Ham United. Valencia had an agonising 12-day wait for the permit to finalised his career move to the Premier League. The 25-year-old
Chingford swimmer Dan Fogg will compete in the Commonwealth Games 1,500m freestyle final tonight. Fogg qualified as the joint sixth fastest for the event at the Tollcross Swimming Centre, which is expected to start at 8.23pm. The 26-year-old's
Woodford Green with Essex Ladies' Shana Cox missed out on a place in the Commonwealth Games 400m women's final despite running two season's bests in qualifying. The top two from yesterday's three semi-finals secured a place in tonight's final plus
Roadworks lasting twelve weeks have started on a busy stretch of the A406 North Circular. Transport for London (TfL) started carrying out repairs to the carriageway and road surfaces between Waterworks roundabout and Charlie Browns roundabout on
The Guardian is on the lookout for a special project to support with a cash donation. Grants are being offered by the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the owner of Newsquest Media group, who publish the East London and West Essex Guardian
A woman who used her children to help dump sofas across her neighbourhood has been fined £650. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her children, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping and was sentenced on July 25 at Barkingside Magistrate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was struck by a train. The woman, in her 30s, was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train at Ilford station, Cranbrook Road at midday yesterday. She was taken
A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a gang of youths. Detectives from the Sexual Offences Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are investigating an attack on the teenager on Sunday afternoon. She was assaulted by a group of youths
Residents and businesses are being invited to turn out their lights as part of an event to mark the start of the Great War. Epping Forest District Council is taking part in the nationwide project between 10pm and 11pm on Monday. All council
Leyton Orient can expect a tough warm-up test this evening when they host newly-promoted Premier League side QPR. Russell Slade's team only have two more games to prepare for the new season with Ipswich Town the visitors this weekend. Harry
A Walthamstow family's first holiday abroad together could be cancelled following a suspected 'computer error' at the beleagured Passport Office. James Mackay, 43, and his wife Jessica, of Northbank Road, are due to fly to Portugal with their
A woman is in a ‘stable but critical’ condition after being struck by a train. The woman, in her 30s, was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train at Ilford station at midday yesterday. She was taken by London
A school is asking former pupils to get in touch as it seeks to establish a support network. Davenant Foundation School, in Chester Road, Loughton, is hoping former pupils could act as mentors, work experience providers, governors, donors or fundraisers
A riding school held an afternoon tea for a cancer charity last week. Woodredon Riding School, in Woodredon Farm Lane, Waltham Abbey, hosted a Breast Cancer Care Strawberry Tea on July 24. Strawberries and cream, champagne, cakes and ice lollies
A new bishop for the region has been ordained in a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral. Peter Hill, 64, is now bishop of Barking, an area that covers Epping Forest, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, following the ceremony on Friday. Originally from
A landlord has been fined nearly £19,000 after renting out an unsafe and unlicensed house. The three-storey property in Cavenham Gardens, Ilford, was occupied by nine people including two children, one being only 18 months old. Following an
A court hearing in the prosecution of Waltham Forest council following an investigation into the handling of asbestos at the Town Hall has been adjourned. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is prosecuting the authority over alleged breaches
A serious assault on Sunday has closed a Walthamstow park. A police cordon was set up around Stoneydown Park in Walthamstow yesterday morning at around 7am. Entrances to the park in Pretoria Avenue and Blackhorse Road were taped, with an officer
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council and published online. Mr Nick Thompson: Single storey rear extension extending beyond the originalhouse by 6m at 18 Ranelagh Road in Leyton, E10. Mr Wai Nang Lam:
Police have charged a seventh man in connection with the death of a businessman killed trying to defend his livelihood. Ahmed Shah Hatimi, 30, of Richmond Road in Ilford, has been charged with manslaughter and commercial robbery following the
A 54-year-old man found unconscious inside the City of London Cemetery died of stab wounds, a post mortem examination has revealed. Peter Charles John, of East Acton Lane in Ealing, was found with neck injuries and taken by air ambulance to hospital
There are calls for an increased police presence in a neighbourhood following a stabbing on Thursday. Police were called to Higham Hill Road in Walthamstow at around 11pm after a 20-year-old shop worker was stabbed in the lower back at the junction
Police in Waltham Forest have released two CCTV images of suspected bicycle thieves. The pair are wanted in connection with theft outside Pool & Track in Chingford Road, Walthamstow, on June 8. They are accused of stealing a 'Mafia' BMX
A businessman is only £300 short of his £10,000 fundraising target for a children’s hospice after completeing a sky-dive. Lloyd Moulder, 47, of Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, is raising money for Haven House in High Road, Woodford Green. The father-of-two
Repairs to 60 roads in Epping Forest have been announced as part of £17.5million investment in highways across Essex. The "urgent" work is expected to be completed by March next year. Dedicated road repair crews were recently doubled to 36
