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  • Redbridge leave it late to secure dramatic win

    Redbridge scored twice in the final ten minutes to secure a dramatic 4-3 win at Burnham Ramblers in the Isthmian Division One North on Saturday. Jacob Cleaver struck for the Motormen and Kye Jude for the hosts to send the two sides in level at

  • Wadham Lodge move up to second

    PROKIT UK ESSEX OLYMPIAN LEAGUE Premier Division Wadham Lodge were the division’s big winners as they moved up to second place with a 7-1 victory over Hannakins Farm. The visitors simply had no answer to Wadham’s fire-power, which saw braces

  • Chingford Celtic thrash East Thurrock

    ESSEX SUNDAY CORINTHIAN LEAGUE Premier Division Chingford Celtic remain a point clear of second-placed EMWA after enjoying a resounding 6-0 win at West Thurrock. Dominic Farmer hit a hat-trick, whilst there was a brace for Desmond Heany

  • May & Baker EC suffer second defeat of season

    ESSEX ALLIANCE LEAGUE Premier Division May & Baker EC ‘A’ fell to just their second league defeat of the season as they went down 1-0 at Jolof Sports Club. Defeat means May have seen their lead at the summit cut to just two points,

  • Leytonstone Reserves throw away lead to draw

    With the first team's game postponed, FC Leytonstone Reserves took centre stage but contrived to throw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Bromley. Fesar Rafiq put Leytonstone in front early on with a top-class finish after being played through

  • Warning as burglary gang targets Chingford

    Scroll down for video The same gang could be responsible for a spate of burglaries in the Chingford area, detectives believe. Police are warning homeowners to be vigilant in the run-up to Christmas after a number of break-ins in Inks Green,

  • Three-storey house to be built next to synagogue

    A synagogue was given permission this week to build a three-storey house next door for the rabbi and his family. Planning permission was given for the five bedroom house next to Wanstead and Woodford Synagogue, in Churchfields, Woodford Green.

  • New Orient boss Fabio Liverani keen to learn English

    New Leyton Orient manager Fabio Liverani insists he will learn English as quickly as possible after agreeing a two and a half year contract with the club. The former Italian international midfielder was appointed O's boss on Monday and unveiled

  • Eton Manor surrender unbeaten record

    Eton Manor surrendered their unbeaten record at the eighth attempt, going down 17-11 at Letchworth Garden City on Saturday. Defeat means Manor slip off the top of the London League One North standings, with Colchester claiming pole position.

  • Brothers deny illicit alcohol sales

    Two brothers have denied intentionally selling illicit booze from their shop in Leytonstone. Appearing at Thames Magistrates Court on Friday, the owners of SFW Express in Church Lane denied charges concerning the sale of counterfeit alcohol.

  • Wicked actress to open theatre academy

    A West End musical star is to launch a professional theatre school in the heart of her community.   When she is not busy performing eight shows a week as Wicked Witch of the East, Nessarose Thropp, in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, Katie

  • Steve Backshall wasn't so wild about Strictly

    He has swum alongside great whites and been bitten by a lemon shark, but wildlife expert Steve Backshall admits he was really thrown in the deep end when it came to Strictly Come Dancing. “I expected it would be tough but didn’t take on board quite

  • Waltham Forest Gators scoop 17 medals at Thurrock Gala

    Waltham Forest Gators won 17 medals and set 74 new personal bests at Thurrock Swimming Gala at the weekend. Twenty-eight of the times set were Essex County qualifying times, meaning more club members will now attend the Essex Championships at the

  • Best performing primary schools revealed

    The best performing primary schools in Wanstead and Woodford have been revealed. The league tables, showing the performance of 11-year-olds at primary schools across the country, were published today by the Department for Education. The average

  • Slaven Bilic backs Hammers to stay in Champions League race

    Former West Ham United defender Slaven Bilic has backed the Hammers to stay in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.  The Irons have flourished in the top flight this season and are currently fourth in the table with Christmas on

  • Squatters removed from former police station

    Squatters were removed yesterday from a former police station. On November 28, police confirmed that the old Leytonstone police station, in Kirkdale Road, had been occupied. But yesterday morning the station, which was closed on October 23 

  • Council housing pledge to tackle 16,000 waiting list

    Hundreds of council homes will be built in Waltham Forest in the next few years after the council admitted the housing stock had fallen “woefully behind demand”. The couoncil’s waiting list currently stands at 16,000, with many living in temporary

  • Old Loughts Ladies ease past Wapping

    Old Loughtonians ladies were comfortable winners against Wapping ladies on Saturday – running out 3-0 winners away from home. Both sides started strongly, with Wapping attacking Old Loughts’ defence down the flanks and utilising the energy of Becky

  • Review: The Snowman, Peacock Theatre

    In a children’s world dominated by computers, television and tablets, could a ballet based on a book written before even her old dad was born keep our little one entertained? That was the question on our lips as we sat down at London’s beautiful

  • Decision day for bar seeking longer hours

    A bar owned by a former cast member of The Only Way is Essex will hear today whether it has been successful in applying to extend its opening hours. Hors D ‘Oeuvre, otherwise known as HDO, is situated opposite the site of the old Funky Mojoe nightclub

  • Scout Association apologises for child abuse

    The Chingford-based Scout Association has apologised for child abuse which took place within the movement. The organisation, whose headquarters is in Gilwell Park, Chingford, has paid out around £500,000 in compensation to victims in the last two

  • MP received death threats

    MP Lee Scott has received death threats due to his religion, he has revealed. The Ilford North MP, who is Jewish, said he was first threatened at the last election by two people who called him a "dirty pig" and said they were going to kill him.