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  • Ugandan choir perform to sell-out church crowd

    A world-renowned African choir which has performed in front of the world's most powerful heads of state held a sell-out concert last night.  Choir 41 of the African Children's Choir started their UK tour in Woodford Green thanks to the Longstaff

  • Doctors' plea to reduce hospital admissions

    Forty per cent of visitors to Whipps Cross Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department this winter, could be seen by a regular GP, it has been predicted. Each winter the hospital sees a rise in the number of people who could have been effectively

  • Hammers linked with Makoun

    Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun is being tracked by West Ham, according to reports. The 31-year-old Rennes player is out of contract in the summer and is expected to be available for a cut-price fee when the transfer window reopens in January.

  • Pensioner suffered broken leg in violent burglary

    A pensioner had her leg broken following a violent burglary at her home in Walthamstow. The 81-year-old was putting her cat out into the back garden when she was grabbed by two men, last Wednesday. At around 7.15pm the woman was forced into

  • Controversial u-turn to be scrapped after mass objection

    Proposed measures to enforce a ban on u-turns at a popular junction look set to be scrapped following a public consultation.  Redbridge Council is doing a u-turn of its own after the enforcement of a Traffic Management Order (TMO) at the junction

  • Fire witnesses report 'loud bangs'

    Witnesses to a garage fire this afternoon described “loud bangs and explosions” and “billowing smoke”. Four fire engines and 21 firefighters were called at 12.27pm to Dina Motors repair workshop fire, in Sansom Road, Leytonstone. The fire damaged

  • Pair deny attack on traffic wardens

    A trial date has been set for two men accused of attacking two traffic wardens in Woodford Green. Jamie Mitten, 30, of Bridle Path in Woodford Green and John Williams, 30, of Malan Square in Rainham pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault be

  • FAN'S VIEW: Allardyce due credit for bold selection

    Sam Allardyce described West Ham United’s 2-1 defeat away at Everton as “hugely disappointing” and it is difficult to argue with his analysis of the game. There is no doubt in my mind that West Ham should have taken at least a point from Goodison

  • Restaurant faces licence hearing over illegal workers

    A restaurant serving African cuisine could lose its licence after repeatedly employing illegal immigrants. Lagos Island, in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, was visited by police and Border Agency officers in May. People working in the country without

  • Model mother challenges 'perfect body' underwear ad campaign

    A mother took part in a photoshoot challenging an underwear chain’s posters which claimed to show the “perfect body”. Natalie Lee, 34, of Gordon Road, Wanstead, spotted the campaign advertised on Facebook and was one of the women chosen to model

  • Plea date set for 'peacemaker' death accused

    A plea date has been set for a man accused of manslaughter almost five years on since David Joslin's death.  The 23-year-old 'peacemaker' died after being knocked unconscious by a single punch in Old Church Road, Chingford, on December 19 2009.

  • Education charity celebrates 30 years

    An education and employment charity has celebrated 30 years of help migrant communities to settle in the UK. East London Advanced Technology Training ELATT aims to tackle social and economic inequality by working with people to gain the relevant

  • Green candidate calls for positive politics

    The Green Party has selected a teacher, actor and director to stand in the Leyton and Wanstead constituency at next year’s election. Ashley Gunstock has been a member of the party for 25 years and stood in the constituency at the last election

  • Planning applications for Epping Forest

    A summary of planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council in the week up to November 21 are listed below. For more information or to make comments, visit www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk. A full list of all planning applications

  • Leisure centre burglars caught on CCTV

    Two CCTV images have been released of burglars who targeted a lesiure centre.  Suspects 163904 and 163905 are wanted in connection with theft at Leyton Lesiure Lagoon, in High Road, on November 15, at just past 11am.  The men knocked on the

  • Security guard thefts during 'period of madness'

    A security guard claimed he stole from the supermarket where he worked during a “period of madness”. Ismail Mahmud, 28, of Forest View, Walthamstow, admitted theft as he appeared at Thames Magistrates Court yesterday. Prosecuting, Karen Phillips

  • Fine for man caught spitting in street

    A 28-year-old has been ordered to pay £155 for spitting in the street. Goergel Calancea, of Aveling Park Road in Walthamstow, was spotted spitting twice by a police officer at Walthamstow Bus Station on April 22. He changed his plea to guilty

  • Roadworks 'close' town in run up to Christmas

    “Appalling” traffic problems caused by weekend roadworks have effectively closed Epping High Street in the run-up to Christmas, according to retailers. Traders said congestion in the town has affected business for months, but has worsened on the

  • Teenage mother admits 4k estate agent fraud bid

    A teenage mother attempted to commit a £4,200 fraud while working at an estate agent was yesterday ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work. Alleyah Cottle, 18, of Gamuel Close, Walthamstow, pleaded guilty to fraud when she appeared

  • Christmas festival set to return

    A popular and unique festive tradition is set to return this Christmas. Epping’s Christmas Tree Festival will return to the St John the Baptist Church, St John’s Road, for its 11th year on December 5. The festival, which runs until December

  • Care assistant admits £30k benefit fraud

    A hospital health care assistant has admitted claiming over £30,000 in benefits for nine years. Beverley Prempeh, of Larkshall Road in Chingford, appeared at Thames Magistrates Court on Friday where she admitted one charge of dishonestly failing

  • Missing dementia sufferer found

    A 67-year-old man missing from a care home since Saturday was found yesterday. Roy Summers, who suffers from dementia, was last seen at 2.15 pm on Saturday in the area of Norfolk Road, Ilford. Police yesterday confirmed Mr Summers had been

  • Man fined £300 for possessing cocaine

    A 32-year-old has been fined for possessing cocaine. Nerijus Augonis, 32, of Danbury Way in Woodford Green, pleaded guilty to possessing the class A drug in Litchfield Avenue, Straford, earlier this month. Appearing at Thames Magistrates Court

  • 'Isolated' teenage mother admits supermarket theft

    A teenage mother who tried to steal a trolley full of shopping from a supermarket has received a conditional discharge. Symiah Deen, 19, of Grange Park Road, Leyton, pleaded guilty to theft from Morrisons in Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford, earlier

  • Planning applications submitted for Wanstead and Woodford

    Here are the planning applications lodged in Wanstead and Woodford last week: Mr. S Razaq: Retrospective planning application for side gable roof dormer. 5, Hollybush Close, Wanstead. Mr. M Majeed: Erection of 1 x 1 bedroom dwelling with undercroft