Buckhurst Hill Lacrosse Club played out an entertaining 7-7 draw against Epsom in East Division One on Saturday. Hill started the contest poorly and Epsom had raced into a three-goal lead before Jonny McGee pulled a goal back for the visitors.
A shadow minister paid a visit to a Conservative stronghold this morning on the day her party made a national announcement criticising the government. The visit by shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves coincided with the Labour's news
London Raiders have bolstered their squad with four new additions, whilst Mike Brabon has elected to cease playing. Former Haringey Racers duo Jack Cooper and Matt France have both joined, whilst netminder James Tanner and Liam Chong have also
A firearm was handed in everyday at Chingford police station during the two-week weapons amnesty, it has been revealed. A total of fifteen guns were surrendered along with a Second World War hand grenade, an air rifle, an imitation gun, and 2,348
A funeral firm running since 1849 is due to open in a high street. A&C Tadman Ltd will be opening its doors on Monday in the old florist shop, Blush Temples, in High Street, Wanstead. As way of celebration, the firm will be donating a food
An ambulance has been involved in a crash. The accident, at the junction of Lea Bridge Road with Woodford New Road, Snaresbrook Road and Forest Rise, is causing congestion in the area. Two vehicles have been involved, including an ambulance
Waltham Forest has been awarded white ribbon status for continued efforts to stop abuse of women and girls. The CEO of White Ribbon Campaign UK, Chris Green, visited the borough this month. Accreditation formally recognises the work carried
An outdoor cannabis farm discovered by a couple on a weekend stroll through Epping Forest woodland, has been cleared. Oscar Lerin, 35, was out for a walk with his girlfriend on Saturday when they came across the 70-odd marijuana plants off Bunces
A total of 14 per cent of small businesses are not getting the rate discounts they are entitled to. Redbridge council is urging owners to take advantage of the small business rate relief scheme. The scheme automatically provides business rate
Epping Upper Clapton thrashed Writtle Wanderers 45-0 to keep the pressure on league-leaders May & Baker in Essex League One on Saturday. The hosts made a strong start and opened the scoring after just a couple of minutes. That early score set
A dance academy recognised by acclaimed dance troupe Diversity has held its annual dance show. Streets Ahead Dance Academy based in Woodford and Waltham Abbey entertained hundreds of parents with street, hip hop and commercial jazz routines at
Police have released a CCTV image of a man accused of pouring lighter fluid through a letterbox. Suspect 162873 is wanted for causing fear or provocation of violence at the Burrell Towers block of flats in Albany Road, Leyton. On October 17
Chigwell's Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to begin his Coral UK Championship campaign on Thursday, despite suffering a nasty ankle injury. O'Sullivan is targeting a fifth victory in the tournament, which he first won as a 17-year-old in 1993, but a mishap
The health of people in Waltham Forest could suffer after the borough received the biggest cut in ring-fenced government funding per person in London, it is claimed. The council, which took over responsibility for public health last year, claims
Children took part in a Hindu dance festival this weekend. As part of Hindu nine-day festival, Navratri, the Garba folk dance was performed on Saturday morning by pupils at Avanti Court Primary School, in Carlton Drive, Barkingside.
An airport came under fresh criticism for a lack of consultation on its flight path changes at a public meeting this week. London City Airport is planning to implement new technology to enable a much narrower and concentrated corridor over Wanstead
The former home of one of the borough’s most well-known businesses has been brought back to life for the business community. Lee Valley Estates (LVE) took over Sutherland House in Walthamstow, officially opening it on Thursday. The building
The ratio of clinical procedures to investigations at the health trust serving Redbridge is one of the highest in the country. There were a total of 771 complaints made about treatment at King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in
Nine-man Waltham Abbey were narrowly beaten 2-1 by League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge in the Essex County Cup on Monday. A well-placed free-kick from Tommy Spillane cancelled out Jodi Jones’ opener, before former Arsenal youngster Rhys Murphy
A leaked document has suggested that children’s youth and education services in London will be hit by a 90 per cent funding cut. Funding could be slashed by millions of pounds for programmes run by City Hall over the next 24 months, according to
A woman who grew up in care then set up a Christmas project in memory of a best friend who committed suicide has won a prestigious award. Shalyce Lawrence, 26, of Peel Close in Chingford, grew up in the care service with her elder brother Fimean
The best of the world’s track cyclists will head to London next month. In December, the UCI Track Cycling World Cup will be held over two days in Lee Valley VeloPark. Team GB returned from Mexico with two gold and two silver medals which placed
A shopkeeper accused of attacking a fish and chip shop owner with a meat cleaver has denied attempted murder. Ali Yildiz, 33, of Maple Avenue in Chingford, was charged with attempted murder and assault by beating following the incident in Wivenhoe
