A man has been banned after being caught drink driving after a Christmas party . Kayes Hoque, 31, of Graham Road, Hackney, admitted being over the alcohol limit for driving at Thames Magistrates Court today. The court heard that on the morning
Prokit UK Essex Olympian League Premier Division Wadham Lodge came unstuck against Kelvedon Hatch, losing 2-0 to see their seven-game winning streak halted. A brace from James Burt did the damage for Hatch, whilst Lodge slip to third in
Essex Sunday Corinthian Football League Premier Division League-leaders Greengate kept nearest-rivals Chingford Celtic at bay with a 2-1 win on Saturday. The victory means Greengate now boast a six-point lead over Chingford, with both teams
A man was fined today for stealing 12 jars of coffee. Henda Kulasinghe, 31, of Elm Road, Leytonstone, admitted to the theft at Thames Magistrates Court today. The court heard that at 3.10pm on December 23, Mr Kulasinghe walked into the tea
A planning group has launched a public survey following an announcement one million pounds will be spent on improving a borough's parks and green spaces. Waltham Forest council has said it will spend the cash on renewing and modernising equipment
A charity patron described as a ‘saint’ has died. Kath Osborne, 92, devoted over three decades to the community in Waltham Forest through charity CREST and the church network. She died peacefully in Whipps Cross Hospital on December 27, following
Essex Alliance Football League Premier Division Table-toppers May & Baker EC 'A' extended their lead over second-placed Chingford Athletic with a 3-2 win over Newham Reserves. The win means May & Baker are now 11 points clear of
A man was disqualified from driving today after a high speed police chase through residential roads. Ben Parsons, 19, of Trafalgar Avenue, Broxbourne, admitted driving dangerously today at Thames Magistrates Court. The court heard that in the
A man was fined today after being caught with seven bags of cannabis and driving without insurance. Jason Boatang, 20, of Pine Close, Leyton, pleaded guilty to the offences at Thames Magistrates Court this morning. The court heard that at 8.45pm
A concert held in memory of a mother and daughter raised over £1,500 for Brain Tumour Research. Last month's event at Bush Hills Park Bowls Club in Enfield saw Mel Field from Woodford take part in a group performance as a tribute to her eight-year-old
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out a move for out-of-favour Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. The Hammers are likely to loss New Zealander Winston Reid by the summer, with the centre-back having rejected fresh terms at Upton
A young musician has beaten competition from hundreds of talented children to win a place in the Young Orchestra for London. Frederick Bremer schoolboy Joshua Rivet, 11, will play the cello in the 100-piece group in the orchestra led by world famous
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has reiterated his desire to keep want-away defender Winston Reid but admits the decision is out of his hands. The New Zealand international looks set to leave Upton Park by the end of the season after Allardyce
Ambulances were diverted away from Whipps Cross Hospital last week as the number of admissions reached a post-Christmas peak. In the first few days of 2015 high numbers of elderly people sought emergency medical care at the Leytonstone hospital
Landlords in Waltham Forest will still be charged to join register as the council chooses to press ahead with the ‘selective licensing’ scheme. Boroughs across London have been forced to halt the implementation of the process of registering all
Leyton Orient started the year with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Fleetwood Town on Saturday. The O's conceded the winner at the start of the second half to leave them one place above the relegation zone. Footage courtesy of the Leyton
As London's landmarks donned French tricolore in honour of the 17 people killed in the Paris terror attacks, senior figures in Waltham Forest have offered messages of condolences. Over 1.5 million people, including more than 40 world leaders,
A CCTV appeal has been launched by police in Waltham Forest after a betting shop was broken into. Suspect 167353 is wanted in connection with a burglary at Paddy Power in High Road, Leyton, on November 9. He breaks into Paddy Power at around
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery on New Year's Day have released an efit image of the main suspect. The assault on two teenagers happened in Paringdon Road, Harlow, between 1am and 1.30am, after two men approached a group of five
A landlord has been fined £6.5k for illegally turning a home he owned into two flats. Mr Shiraz Akbar Khan of Woodbury Road, Walthamstow, attempted to maximize his profits by letting a home he owned to two different families. However, he did
A man charged with causing the death of a lorry driver during a ‘catastrophic’ accident on the M25 appeared in court this weekend. Adam Olkusz, a 25-year-old unemployed man of no fixed address is accused of one charge of causing death by dangerous
Caring for an elderly loved one can be challenging. You may feel guilty that you’re not doing enough; while the person being cared for may worry they’re a burden. With women usually taking the lead in caring for older relatives, Bupa research
