See what bargains you can pick up at this car boot sale which has been operating for more than 16 years. Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, every Saturday, 7am until 1pm. Details: 01371 876006, countrygroupevents.co.uk
Leyton Orient have signed Darius Henderson on a three-year contract after the striker agreed to leave Nottingham Forest. The 32-year-old joins the O's after agreeing to cancel the final year of his contract at The City Ground. Henderson began
Enjoy the summer weather while it lasts at this community festival. Featuring music, arts, a procession, stalls, crafts, food and games. There will also be a youth talent show (tickets required) in the Asian Centre. Various locations
Leyton Orient have appointed Alessandro Angelieri as the club's new chief executive, whilst Mauro Milanese will take up the role of sporting director. Angelieri, has previously been head of an Italian broadcasting company, succeeds Matt Porter,
Fears a Walthamstow family's first holiday abroad could be cancelled following confusion at the Passport Office have been averted. James Mackay, 43, and his wife Jessica, of Northbank Road, had applied to renew their passports with first-time
Green fingers at the ready! Help weed plants and flower beds around the village for Walthamstow Village Gardening Day. You’ll need to bring your own gardening tools, and the event is suitable for all. Village Square, corner of Orford and Eden
A primary school has been judged “outstanding” following an inspection. The Independent Schools Inspectorate praised staff at Coopersale Hall Primary School, in Flux’s Lane, Epping, in a report released last week. The report said of the private
A large funeral procession for a motorcyclist killed in a car accident has made its way through the streets of Waltham Forest and Redbridge. Jeffrey Locke, 58, of Salisbury Hall Gardens in Chingford, died along with his partner Lesley Collyer,
A leisure centre is undergoing a £3.4 million refurbishment. The David Lloyd Centre in Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, is installing a new cafe, gym, wet spa facilities and children activity rooms. There will also be a new outdoor pool terrace
A range of cask beers will be available all weekend, alongside live music. Many of the beers have particular railway themes. Three of these refer to steam locomotives. Brentwood’s Gobbler is named after the F5 steam locomotives that ran on
A service to commemorate the start of the First World War is being held in Chingford on Monday. Conservative councillor for Hatch Lane, Geoff Walker, has organised the candlelit vigil in conjunction with the British Legion and Christian churches
Paper Planes tells the amazing story of valiant pilot William Leefe Robinson VC, who was based at Suttons Farm Airfield in Hornchurch. Starring a cast of more than 60 local performers and commemorating the First World War centenary. Queen
A free cycling and skate event for children is being offered at a school. The event, organised by Skate Loughton and Loughton Town Council, is taking place between midday and 6pm on Monday at Roding Valley High School, in Brook Road, Loughton.
A court date has been set for a man accused of causing the death of a pensioner to enter a plea. Josh Benjamin, 22, of Southern Drive in Loughton, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday charged with causing the death of Emelie Buckner by
A blind man facing eviction from his home by the charity which employs him has been told he can stay until alternative accommodation is found. Stephen Steppens, 54, is a long-serving member of staff at Clarity, a 160 year-old charity employing
A local chef helped children bake cakes at a church yesterday. Loughton Methodist Church in High Road, Loughton, hosted a special baking day with Latifa Kapasi, who owns Fabulicious Baking School in the same street, helping children make cupcakes
West Ham United have completed the capture of Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan deal. Jenkinson, 22, joins the Hammers until the end of the 2014/15 season; just days after Sam Allardyce confirmed the club’s interest in the right-back
Detectives investigating an attempted murder and robbery at a shop on Halloween last year have made three arrests. The Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad and Essex Police searched four homes in Basildon at around 5.30am yesterday, and arrested
THE Cornish comedian, Jethro, is back on the road, but not for long. He doesn't like being away from his farm for too long, yet still enjoys making people, and himself, laugh on stage. Known for his West Country wit and adult humour, he has gathered
A CCTV image of a man accused of harassment after repeatedly ringing his victim's doorbell has been released by police in Waltham Forest. Suspect 153532 is wanted for allegedly targeting the home of a woman in her thirties between April and June
Popular BBC television show Antiques Roadshow is to visit Walthamstow. The episode from the 37th series will be filmed at Waltham Forest Town Hall, in Forest Road, on August 31. Doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Entry is free. Presenter
Two abusive carers have been barred from making any contact with a vulnerable 94-year-old woman they were looking after. The Royal Court of Justice heard how the elderly woman, who cannot be named, lived in fear of the pair, who she met at a church
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted. Detectives from the Sexual Offences Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are investigating a sexual assault on a 21-year-old woman in The Crescent, Walthsmstow. The
