Leyton Orient's FA Cup first round tie at Oldham Athletic will take place on Saturday, November 8. There will be cash turnstiles only in operation with tickets not on sale in advance. Orient won 3-1 earlier in the season at Oldham but their
A couple have received an apology after herbicide placed on tracks caused severe damage to their garden. Joan Watling, 68, and her husband John, 76, of Manor Way in Chingford, were horrified to find trees and 25 metre-long flower bed at the bottom
Three men have been released on police bail after three people were stabbed behind a primary school. Police attended to reports of a stabbing at Willow House in Berwick Close, on the border of Waltham Abbey and Waltham Cross, at 3.10 pm on Monday
Essex Police have issued a statement warning party-goers that Halloween is ‘not an excuse for anti-social behaviour’. Last year in Loughton there were 176 reports of anti-social behaviour in Epping Forest during October 2013. Earlier this week
An OAP is to raise funds for a charity that cared for her beloved dogs while she received life-saving treatment in hospital. Marlene Austin, 74, of Barnard Acres, was found unconscious on her floor of her home last year. She was found to be
Applications from nurses to join a trust which struggled to find staff have risen by 144 per cent each week since the start of September after pay offers were increased, it has emerged. The Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University NHS trust
Residents could have a chance to suggest how thousands of pounds of money for local development is spent under new proposals. In a report due to be discussed by a Redbridge council committee, residents may be given the chance to put forward suggestions
The radiotherapy department at a hospital has the highest rate in the country for an advanced treatment. In the first quarter of 2014, the radiotherapy team at Queen’s hospital in Romford treated 55 per cent of patients with intensity modulated
Whilst many West Ham fans had been delighted with the start to the season, going into the game against Manchester City represented the iron test of just how far the club has come in what seems like a relatively short space of time. Playing a top
An anarchist former playboy model has vowed to disrupt a Chingford jobs fair organised by MP Iain Duncan Smith. Marina Pepper, who is to stand against the Chingford & Woodford Green MP in next year’s general election for Class War, plans to
Staff at an out-of-school club were praised as it was upgraded by Ofsted. The report on the club, based at Wells Primary School, in Barclay Oval, Woodford Green, was released yesterday. It was told it required improvement in 2009. The out-of-school
The country's only local authority-run drama centre is holding a party to celebrate its 45th anniversary. Redbridge Drama Centre in Churchfields, South Woodford, will be marking the milestone birthday at Churchfields in South Woodford on November
A hospice charity shop will open tomorrow. St Clare Hospice will open the shop in High Road, Loughton. Manager Fiona Eaton said: “The St Clare shops generate vital income so we can continue caring for local people and their families at a difficult
Mathieu Baudry insists the players are responsible for their problems on the pitch and will not use the managerial changes at Brisbane Road as an excuse. Orient will go into November still looking for their first win at home this season and are
Nominations are now open for an award that recognises contribution to the community. Epping Town Council (ETC) is inviting residents to nominate an individual for the annual Townsperson of the Year award, with nominations open until January 13
The streets of Woodford and Buckhirst Hill turned orange at the weekend in aid of a Halloween-themed fancy-dress sponsored walk. Haven House Children's Hospice, based in the High Road, Woodford Green, latest family fundraiser 'Pumpkin Plod' saw
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Walthamstow. Emergency services were called to Higham Hill Road shortly before 6pm yesterday afternoon, following reports of a stabbing. London Ambulance Service has confirmed a man
A plaque is to be unveiled with the names of 10 men whose names were left off war memorial. Investigations by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Buckhurst Hill British Legion earlier this year revealed that the men, who lived locally, had
A date has been set for the launch of a public consultation into plans which could see the density of housing in Wanstead and Woodford quadrupled. Labour cabinet member planning and regeneration, Helen Coombe, announced that the consultation will
Controversial new public forums designed to enable the public to raise concerns with the council were criticised as “just a talking shops” at the first meeting under a new system of community engagement. A row erupted between panellists during
Firefighters spent an hour tackling a blaze which engulfed a mobile home. Three fire crews were called to Curtis Mill Lane in Stapleford Tawney at 8.20pm last night. The crews remained on the scene damping down the remains of the mobile home
Damon Albarn has unveiled a blue plaque at his former Leytonstone home. The Blur singer visited his childhood home at 21 Fillebrook Road, Leytonstone, this week. The 46-year-old lived in the house until he was nine-years-old and attended George
A Brownie leader selected to lead a project on improving women's lives in Peru has returned to the UK. Caroline Brown of 6th Chingford Brownies travelled with five other Girl guiding members to the South American country in early August.
Police in Waltham Forest have released a CCTV image of a thief. Suspect 160712 is wanted in connection with theft from a motor vehicle after a car was broken into in Borthwick Road, Leytonstone, on October 1. Several items were stolen during
A suspected member of a gang which is believed to have targeted vulnerable people in a phone scam has been arrested in Waltham Forest. The person is among ten held yesterday after police swooped on 17 addresses across London, including one in Waltham
Police say there have been no confirmed attempts to abduct children in Chingford following an investigation. Parents of children at Larkswood Primary School in New Road, Chingford, were informed last week by text that the walkway would remain closed
A challenge has been launched to the controversial decision to switch off street lights overnight, amid claims the public’s safety is being compromised. Essex County Council in January implemented the switch off between 1am and 6am to save money
A quad bike rider left fighting for his life following a crash is now said to be in a stable condition. The 30-year-old from Chigwell was left in a critical condition following a three-vehicle collision in Manor Road, Chigwell on October 19.
Artists and art lovers have been invited to join a community crafts event. The planned evening of arts and crafts will include demonstrations on knitting, crochet, spoon making and refreshments. The event at Waltham Abbey Town Hall, in Highbridge
Old Loughtonians suffered a 3-1 defeat to Teddington in the NOW: Pensions Men’s Hockey League Conference East on Saturday. It was Teddington who were first to convert when Graham Anderson picked up a clearance to make it 1-0. Good passing between
Tesco has announced plans to convert a Grade II listed former pub into a store. The supermarket giant submitted a planning application for three flats and retail space on the ground floor for the site of the Doctor Johnson, in Longwood Gardens,
A quiz night is to be held inaid of a hospice. The event is to be held on November 15 at Elphwood Scout Hall, and has been arranged by Waltham Abbey Supporters of St Clare Hospice in The Broadway, Loughton. To buy tickets for the event, please
The principal of a new academy has been announced, with the secondary school set to open next year. David Grant will takeover The Ongar Academy, which is due to open in September 2015. Mr Grant joins the school from his position of deputy head
Mauro Milanese has admitted he did not have any ambition to become the new Leyton Orient boss and accepted it after owner Francesco Becchetti asked him to until "another decision will be made." The Italian was speaking following the O's 2-0 defeat
