Memorials to the Waltham Forest war dead have been cleaned and repaired by convicted offenders, ahead of this weekend’s Remembrance Day services. The clean up happened across the borough yesterday at five sites in Leytonstone and Walthamstow.
Five second-half goals saw Redbridge thrashed 6-2 at Great Wakering Rovers on Saturday, despite taking a first-half lead. Visitors Redbridge began brightly and could have taken the lead after four minutes as Brian Moses brought a good save out
Two men accused of assaulting two traffic wardens whilst on duty in a busy high street have been bailed again. The parking enforcement officers were attacked in The Broadway in Woodford Green by a driver and a car passenger after one of them tried
A halloween fright hike has raised over £20,000 for charity. More than 150 people participated in this years global adventure challenge in what is rumored to be one of the most haunted spots in the UK. The 30km overnight walk which took place
The initial phase of a project to bring a former 1930s cinema back into use has been approved. Waltham Forest Council's planning committee unanimously voted in favour of plans to build a security company's headquarters on the land of a derelict
A new move has seen Chinese lanterns banned from Essex County Council-owned buildings or land in a bid to prevent fires, danger to wildlife and unnecessary litter. The ban, which was implemented this week with immediate effect, will see anyone
Police are holding a two-week gun amnesty in an attempt to prevent firearms falling into the hands of criminals. Essex Police has taken the step as recent changes to legislation mean it is now illegal for people with convictions to hold antique
Essex Sunday Corinthian League Premier Division Second-placed Chingford Celtic thrashed West Thurrock 6-3 to close the gap on league-leaders Greengate to three points. Celtic have played a game more than Greengate though, who were not in
The family of a teenager stabbed to death on his 19th birthday have spoken of their “utter devastation” after a man accused of his murder was acquitted following a trial in Greece. Tyrell Matthews-Burton was killed outside a club in Malia in July
Advice has been issued on treating burn injuries ahead of Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. One what is traditionally a busy night for paramedics, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is warning people to take care. Clinical manager Lewis
A riding school which was at risk of closure only a year ago has secured a £75,000 grant for a new clubhouse. Aldersbook Riding School, in Empress Avenue, Wanstead, will receive the funding this month to improve the facilities at the school.
Waltham Forest will be awash with poppies this weekend as veterans, residents and dignitaries gather to pay their respects to the borough’s war dead. Remembrance Day events will take place across the borough with exhibitions, processions, services
An African choir which has performed in front of the world's most powerful heads of state will begin its UK tour in Woodford Green. Choir 41 of the African Children's Choir is made up of 18 disadvantaged children from war-torn Uganda aged between
Elliot Omozusi has admitted the players are nervous playing at home and and believes this will be the case until Leyton Orient get off the mark at Brisbane Road. The O’s are still searching for their first victory in front of their own fans this
Manchester United and Arsenal could be tempted to move for West Ham United defender Winston Reid after reports suggested contract talks have stalled. The New Zealand international's contract runs out next summer and the Hammers will want to tie
A hearing date has been set for an application by a restaurant backed by Premier League stars to stay open until 1am, following a previous refusal. If the new application is accepted, La Sala, in Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, will be able to serve
This year's Christmas window competition has been launched. Chigwell Parish Council has this week launched its 'Best Dressed Christmas Window for local businesses' competition which will automatically enter any shop in Chigwell that dresses its
Fallen heroes will be remembered with church services, wreath-laying ceremonies and parades on Remembrance Day. Residents in towns and villages across Epping Forest will gather on Sunday to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the two World
Three teenagers have been bailed again after being arrested on suspicion of biting and stabbing an off-duty police officer. The 38-year-old man was found stabbed in the arm and with human bite marks on his body. He was attacked after he intervened
A compulsory landlord registration scheme aimed at protecting tenants and neighbours will come into effect next year, it has been announced. As of April 1, all landlords will have to pay for a licence for each property they own. It will cost
A decision on the future of a much-loved tea hut in Epping Forest has been delayed. The City of London Epping Forest and Commons Committee was set to announce who would be granted the contract to run the hut, in Fairmead Road, High Beach, on Monday
The public is being called to give their opinions on how Redbridge council can save £70 million by 2018. Online budget consultation, Redbridge Conversation, has been launched for residents to tell the council what its priorities should be.
A station underpass used daily by hundreds of commuters has become a human toilet, it is claimed. Alison Playle, of Oak Hill in Woodford Green, endures the stench of excrement on her way to Highams Park station. She complained two months ago
The owner of cafes accused of putting customers at risk by re-labelling and selling out-of-date meat, fish and cheese has said he would have fed his children the condemned food. Inspectors who visited Belgique branches in Epping and Theydon Bois
Social housing provision at two landmark, high-rise tower blocks will be cut under development plans backed by Waltham Forest council. Three options for the future of Fred Wigg and John Walsh Towers in Montague Road, Leytonstone, were set out at
Sixth-form provision in Waltham Forest could be expanded to meet rising demand. Both Norlington School for Boys and Lammas Sports College, both in Leyton, have been earmarked to provide learning between the ages of 16 and 18, under plans to be
A taxpayer-funded public poll on the future of a sports club will not prevent the council taking over the running of the facilities, it is has been announced. Ongar Social and Sports Club, in Love Lane, is currently run by a committee made up of
A secondary school is set to place crosses in memory of four servicemen this week. Epping St Johns in Bury Road, Epping, will dedicate the wooden crosses to the Garden of Remembrance behind St Johns Church in High Street, Epping, on Friday.
A CCTV image has been released of a fraudster who used a dementia sufferer's bank card. The suspect is wanted after approximately £1,500 was stolen from the victim in his 80s. Police say several unauthorised withdrawals were made from the
Leyton Orient were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the first round after losing 3-1 at home to Colchester United. The O's found themselves 1-0 down at the break through Thomas Monk's 39th minute effort for the visitors. But Orient equalised
Up to 100 care worker jobs are said to be at risk at a council-owned company which provides services across Epping Forest. Essex Cares, which was set up in 2009, made a pre-tax loss of more than £800,000 last year. Essex County Council is the
A family business hoping to entice sun seekers transformed its retail space into a Caribbean resort. Abbotts Travel, in George Lane, South Woodford, hosted its third annual client night on October 30. With a focus on Jamaica, Antigua, St Lucia
A new contractor has started collecting refuse and recycling in Epping Forest. Biffa Municipal won the £50million, ten-year contract, which also includes road cleaning, in July. It started working on Monday and will retain the current system
As a map of green belt land is to be published today by those seeking to protect it, some believe pressures to build new housing make development inevitable. The Epping Society and the Theydon Bois Action Group (TBAG) are part of the London Green
A barman put out a bin-fire yesterday which had caused a busy high street "to fill up with smoke”. At around 2pm passers-by noticed smoke pouring out of the bin outside the Walnut Tree Wetherspoons pub in High Road, Leytonstone. With the fire
The management of a heritage site accused of neglecting historical artefacts has said it needs more money to refurbish buildings. Last week a concerned volunteer, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of the sack, showed the Guardian the storage
A three-vehicle collision has partially blocked the A121 at the junction of Epping New Road at Goldings Hill, just south off the Wakes Arms roundabout. The incident, which occurred at around 5.20am, was causing delays to traffic in the area.
Multiple award-winning author Julia Golding visited Bancroft’s School in High Road, Woodford Green, on Tuesday to give a series of creative writing workshops. Ms Golding is best known for her Cat Royal series, 'The Diamond of Drury Lane', which
