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  • Hammers fail to break down Aston Villa

    West Ham United had to settle for a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League this afternoon. Striker Andy Carroll made his first appearance this season following an ankle injury and almost scored as a substitute. Carroll

  • Orient knocked out of FA Cup by Oldham Athletic

    Leyton Orient were knocked out of the FA Cup after a disappointing 1-0 first round defeat at Oldham Athletic this afternoon. It was a fairly uneventful first half but the hosts snatched a slender lead through Mike Jones’ free-kick. Orient had

  • Dagnall handed opportunity for Orient at Oldham Athletic

    Chris Dagnall makes his first start under new manager Mauro Milanese in Leyton Orient's FA Cup first round tie at Oldham Athletic. The striker is one of four changes as he replaces injured forward Gianvito Plasmati. Shaun Batt replaces the concussed

  • Ceremony to mark remembrance of factory war heroes

    A service commemorating factory workers killed in the First and Second World War has taken place today. Highams Park Society organised the exhibition and ceremony at Highams Park Library in The Avenue, from 10.30am.   A memorial with the names

  • Meet the club: Chingford Chess Club

    Chingford Chess Club, originally known as the North Chingford  Chess Club , was founded in 1957 by a number of enthusiasts. Over the years it established itself at various locations including Sewardstone , Priory Court estate, Friday Hill House

  • School remembers war dead

    Fourteen former pupils who were killed in the First World War are being commemorated in unique “panels of remembrance”. Chigwell School’s Memorial Chapel is currently hosting the panels, which feature photographs and memories of the soldiers.

  • The changing face of healthcare at Whipps Cross

    Whipps Cross Hospital began life as Forest House infirmary in 1889 when it had just 23 trained nurses. Now the hospital has 3,400 members of staff and 700 beds. Nicola Macbeth looks back at the history of the Leytonstone hospital.   Nurses

  • Alan Calder on Royal British Legion fundraising

    The Vice-Chairman of the Leytonstone Branch of the Royal British Legion has spoken out this week about fundraising. Alan Calder is one of many people in the borough who works to collect funds and will be taking part in Remembrance Day events.