ESSEX ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Premier Division May & Baker EC 'A' still hold a five-point lead over Chingford Athletic in second after picking up a 3-2 win at Melbourne Sports. Carl Patten scored a hat-trick for May & Baker, whilst
Here are the planning applications submitted in Wanstead and Woodford to Redbridge council last week: Mr. D. Horwood: Alteration to existing rear extension - roof and fenestration changes. (summary). 9, Herongate Road, Wanstead. Mr. N Javid
A charity founder, human rights campaigner and author has spoken to sixth form students about the dangers of forced marriage. Aneeta Prem, leader of Freedom Charity, visited Leyton Sixth Form College on Friday to highlight the horrific treatment
Fourteen teenagers took centre stage to speak up for change at the 2014 regional finals of the annual Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge, last week. This year 20,000 year ten pupils from virtually schools all over London and Essex were given training
Pedestrians are being put at unnecessary risk at junctions across Waltham Forest, according to the Green Party. People "take their life in their own hands" when crossing roads at three-way junctions around the borough, the party has claimed.
The inaugural Nightingale Green Christmas Fair took place this weekend with people joining in the festivities. There were local businesses stalls, a jazz band, local choirs and a roast chestnut stand at the green on Saturday afternoon in Nightingale
ESSEX SUNDAY CORINTHIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Premier Division League-leaders Chingford Celtic are a point clear of EMWA after picking up a 1-0 win over Romford Elite on Saturday. The win means Chingford hold the most slender of leads over the
West Ham United will look to move on Ravel Morrison at a cut price in the January transfer window, according to reports. The 21-year-old midfielder has returned from an unsuccessful loan stay at Cardiff City early, and according to the Daily Mail
Staff and pupils at a primary school celebrated its bicentenary at the weekend with traditional dancing and a reunion. Past and present pupils and members of Woodford Green Primary School descended on the school's Victorian building in Sunset
A children’s hospice held its Christmas fair this weekend with santa paying a visit to the church. The fair, organised by Woodford Green’s Haven House Children’s Hospice, took place on Saturday afternoon at Wanstead United Reformed Church, in Nightingale
As the football season collides with the festive one and games start to mount up in a busy period, West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce can look back upon at what he has achieved so far this season and feel very pleased with himself. Sam’s ability
West Ham United loanee Alex Song says he would like to return to England if he leaves current club Barcelona for good this summer. The 27-year-old has been a revelation since joining Hammers on a season-long loan and is surplus to requirements
PROKIT UK ESSEX OLYMPIAN LEAGUE Division Two LOASS won 5-1 for the second week running as they crushed Lakeside on Saturday. The win means LOASS move into fifth - nine points off the summit with two games in hand on league-leaders Toby.
Volunteers joined caretakers in a clean-up of a landmark park this weekend. People cleared scrub and overgrowth from around the lake margins of Ornamental Water on Saturday morning in Wanstead Park. The City of London Corporation holds monthly
West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan has stressed the importance of putting an end to the habit of conceding first after the Hammers' 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Saturday. Sam Allardyce's side have now sonceded first in each of their last three games
People suffering from symptoms of Norovirus are being asked to stay away from hospital. Cases of the highly-contagious winter vomiting bug are at a height this time of year, with vulnerable hospital patients potentially most at risk. People
A Q&A event on the plans which could quadruple the density of housing in Wanstead and Woodford will take place at a morrow. The Redbridge council-organised event will take place from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Wanstead Library, in Spratt Hall Road
London councils have been accused of “daylight robbery” over the hundreds of millions of pounds collected in parking charges and fines. A report by the RAC Foundation found London boroughs made a total profit of £293million, which is 40 per cent
The “Italian Job” at Brisbane Road is now virtually complete. After the appointment of Fabio Liverani as first team coach, and previous incumbent Mauro Milanese’s return to the sporting director role, a native of the boot-shaped peninsula now occupies
Former Leytonstone resident Damon Albarn has offered his support to save a pub at threat of closure. A petition has so far gathered over 885 signatures calling for the Heathcote Arms, in Green Road, Leytonstone, to remain as a pub. In September
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce lamented the decision to award Sunderland a penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw but paid tribute to his side's character in securing a point. The Hammers fell behind when winger Adam Johnson went down under a challenge
A couple who scooped over half a million in a lotto draw have donated dozens of gifts to a pet charity. Owner Maria Miller of the Little Darlings charity shop and animal rescue centre in Old Church Road, Chingford, was treated to a surprise visit
A Christmas fair was hosted by a nursery last week. Coffee and homemade cakes were available and Christmas gifts were sold at Wanstead Methodist Church, in Hermon Hill, Wanstead. Members of Daisy Chain Preschool also held a raffle with prizes
A fourth Walthamstow shop has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked. An operation by police, Trading Standards and HM Revenue and Customs checked more than 50 shops in the borough in one day in February. Following a number of licence reviews
Shoppers in Waltham Forest have donated 18,000 meals to their most vulnerable neighbours in the run up to Christmas. Over eight tonnes of canned, dried and long-life food have been donated at the four Tesco stores across Waltham Forest as part
Walthamstow's Fleur East finished in second in the X Factor final last night. Ten million people voted for their X Factor winner, with Croydon’s Ben Haenow taking the crown. The contestants, who were both mentored by Simon Cowell in the over
Footballers took time out of their busy training schedule to lift the spirits of children in Whipps Cross Hosptial. The annual Leyton Orient visit to the Acorn ward was a huge success again this year with every child getting a present from the
A series of investigations into housing fraud have culminated in a number of properties being recovered by Redbridge council. The crackdown has saved it £702,000 in the last 12 months, according to the authority To date, fraud estimated to
A man charged with stabbing a mother to death infront of her young daughter will now enter a plea next year. Lloyd Byfield, 48, of no fixed address, was charged with murder and common assault after Leighann Duffy, 26, was knifed in the neck and
A mother and daughter have transformed an empty retail shop into a Christmas pop-up shop. Pat Green from Oxford and 30-year-old daughter Naomi Green of Wood Street, Walthamstow, marked the launch of the pop-up shop in Old Church Road, Chingford
Scroll down for video A man caught on CCTV causing criminal damage is being sought by police in Waltham Forest. Suspect 163644 is wanted for vehicle interference and possibly attempted theft after an Audi A6 was broken into overnight on October
A second man arrested in connection with a fatal crash on the M25 has been placed under the care of mental health professionals, Essex Police have said. The 25-year-old is one or two men accused of causing death by dangerous driving after four
