Here are the planning applications for Wanstead and Woodford submitted this week: Mr. Williams: Rear extension. (Retrospective). 38, Portman Drive, Woodford Green. Mrs. I Lutchmiah: First floor rear extension above previously extended ground
A community library is set to temporarily close next week in a bid to introduce new technology. The Chipping Ongar Library in High Street, Ongar, will close on October 28 and 29 whilst Essex County Council Library Services install upgraded self-service
A school will stay closed tomorrow after part of the ceiling fell down. This morning, mystery surrounded the closure of Ray Lodge Primary School, in Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green. A handwritten note had been placed at the entrance to the
The trial of a woman accused of stealing almost £60,000 from her mother has been postponed. Gina Matthews, 41, of Barfields Path in Loughton, was set to face trial at Chelmsford Crown Court charged with fraud and theft, this morning. Ms Matthews
An application to convert a section of stables at an equestrian centre has been approved. The plans to change the building at Stapleford Lodge Equestrian Centre in Tysea Hill into an office and staff accommodation were given the go-ahead by Epping
A prolific shoplifter, who targeted the same high street shops, has avoided jail. Elizabeth Young of Blandford Crescent in Chingford admitted going on a theft spree over four days in May this year, and in September where she stole a £147 power
A public police meeting will give residents the opportunity to discuss a town's crime and community safety issues this week. The Police and Crime Commissioner public meeting, in which Essex Police district commander Chief Inspector Denise Morrissey
A bid to demolish a car wash and sales building at the Shell Garage in High Street, Epping, has been blocked. The application, which included plans to replace the existing structures with a new, larger sales building and more parking space, was
Permission has been granted to build a four-bedroom house next to a supermarket. A proposal by Martin Brown for the home on land next to Sainsbury’s in High Street, Chipping Ongar, was approved by Epping Forest District Council’s planning committee
Two men arrested following a stabbing in Epping have been re-bailed. A 25-year-old man from Stamford Hill in north London and a 20-year-old man from Hackney were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in September. The arrests came after
An arrest warrant has been issued for a restaurant owner accused of causing unnecessary suffering to his dogs. Ediz Haztulc, director of Cyprus Garden restaurant in Southend Road, Chingford, is accused of injuring his two Rottweiler dogs through
Planned changes to flight paths will have a "profound impact" on Wanstead residents, it is claimed. Under current proposals, most planes travelling to and from London City Airport would be installed with new navigation technology, enabling flights
Detectives have released an e-fit of a robber who threatened a student with a knife. An 18-year-old was walking in Centre Drive, near an alleyway leading to Epping Tube station, at around 8.25am on Tuesday when was approached by a man with a knife
An award-winnng academy headteacher broke contract rules to spend £25,000 on refurbishing her office, it has emerged. The Silver Birch Academy Trust (SBAT) was set up in 2012 with its first school, Chingford Hall Primary Academy, opening on July
West Ham are one of several Premier League clubs being linked with a move for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard. The 21-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is also said to be attracting interest from Hull City, Everton and
A school is closed today when part of a ceiling collapsed. This morning, mystery surrounded the closure of Ray Lodge Primary School, in Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green. A handwritten note had been placed at the entrance to the school saying
The first of the district's commemoration poppies are set to go on sale this weekend. Shops, pubs, restaurants and businesses in Epping Forest will begin collecting donations for the poppies, that remember all those who lost their lives in the
A schoolteacher has admitted sexual offences against a 15-year-old. John Wunderle, a former teacher at Bancroft’s School in High Road, Woodford Green, pleaded guilty to five charges when he appeared today at Snaresbrook Crown Court via video link
Violence has again flared near a pub where police say up to 60 people were involved in a mass brawl last weekend. Police received a report at 4am on Saturday of three people attacked outside the Green Dragon pub in Market Square, Waltham Abbey.
Leyton Orient interim manager Kevin Nugent has admitted his side are involved in a relegation battle. The O's are one place above the bottom four after their goalless draw at home to MK Dons but have won only two League 1 games all season.
A group of teenagers selected to attend a global scouting jamboree next year have organised a play to raise funds for the trip. Fifteen scouts from the County Ducks Explorer Unit at 1st Highams Park Scout Group will present the new drama, 'J.C
Smoking could be banned in Waltham Forest parks after the deputy leader of the council vowed to look at the measure. The London Health Commission’s called for London’s parks to be smoke-free to improve public health. Boris Johnson did not back
The public consultation on a controversial proposal to close a rehabilitation ward has been defended by GPs. Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to close the Heronwood and Galleon unit, at Wanstead Hospital in Makepeace Road, and
A historic train line will be running ghost trains this Halloween. Decorated trains and dressed up staff will be leaving Ongar station, Station Approach next weekend taking passengers on a spooky journey towards North Weald. Events will include
A doctor’s surgery ordered to act after falling into a poor state of repair has still not fully addressed the issues, according to the health watchdog. Despite meeting all national standards for care and patient treatment, The Manor Practice in
A schoolteacher accused of sexual offences against a teenage girl will appear in court today. John Wunderle, a former teacher at Bancroft’s School in High Road, Woodford Green, will appear via video link in Snaresbrook Crown Court at 11.30am this
Police in Waltham Forest have released two CCTV images of alcohol thieves. Suspect 159966 and 159667 are both wanted in connection with shoplifting at Tesco Express in Chingford Mount Road on August 14. Shortly before 11pm, both men are seen
Mystery surrounds why a school has been closed today. Ray Lodge Primary School, in Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, states on its website that it will be closed for the day. The statement said it will update everyone with more information
A summary of planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council in the week up to October 17 are listed below. For more information or to make comments, visit www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk. A full list of all planning applications
A man has been spared a prison sentence after explaining that he carried a kitchen knife as he feared for his life. Gregory Bennett of Long Green in Chigwell admitted one count of carrying an offensive weapon at Thames Magistrates Court on Friday
A 40-strong team from Chigwell School completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon to bring their fundraising total to more than £50,000. Parents, staff and Old Chigwellians completed the challenge as the largest team to enter a run for the Royal Parks
A 30-year-old man is in a critical condition following a crash involving a quad bike. Police were called at about 12.20pm yesterday to reports of a three-vehicle collision in Manor Road, Chigwell. Officers said the rider of a black Yamaha quad
Police have appealed for help to find two men who rushed to the aid of student who was threatened at knife point. The 18-year-old was making his way along Centre Drive, near an alleyway leading to Epping Tube station, at about 8.25am on Tuesday
