Eton Manor continued their winning streak in London League One North with a 46-0 win over Romford & Gidea Park on Saturday. The victory, Manor’s 19th of the season, is still not enough to overhaul league-leaders Colchester, who have a two-point
Wapping returned to the summit of the East Men’s League Premier Division ‘A’ with a 3-2 win at Dereham on Saturday. The east Londoners seized control of the game in the first quarter-of-an-hour, with James Fanger opening the scoring after two minutes
Essex racer Lochlan Bearman endured a frustrating second round at Whilton Mill on Sunday as the weather wreaked havoc and forced the eventual abandonment of the meeting. Bearman, 13, finished seventh overall, with results based on grid positions
A man has denied driving dangerously during a police car chase in which a boy and pensioner were injured. Adeel Chaudary, 24, of Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, is accused of dangerous driving and driving with no insurance following the chase through
Woodford Green with Essex Ladies had three winners at the British Universities Championships in Sheffield at the weekend, whilst Tiffany Porter was in action at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix. There was a disappointing run for Team Great Britain
Ongar’s Mark Cavendish has been warned his future at Etixx-QuickStep is under threat if he does not register regular wins in cycling’s biggest races this year. The 29-year-old’s three-year deal expires at the end of the season and the former Team
A parent suspects her children have become ill after being exposed to Legionalla recently discovered in a school's water supply. Nightingale Primary School, in Ashbourne Avenue, has been closed since Monday afternoon after a routine inspection
A Gala Celebration has been announced to recognise Kevin Spacey’s extraordinary 11 years as artistic director of The Old Vic. In that time he has put it back at the heart of London theatre and secured its reputation on the international stage.
Police are appealing for information after a woman wearing a burkah was racially abused onboard a bus. The Asian woman, 27, boarded a 69 bus from Walthamstow Central station on January 19 with her child in a pushchair. A slim black woman, aged between
A cancer fundraising group is calling for volunteers to help with its annual appeal. The Wanstead Marie Curie fundraising group is looking for people to help with street collections in the high street for the national Great Daffodil Appeal, which
A former Police Community Support Officer (PSCO) who blackmailed prostitutes while on duty was jailed yesterday. Kabeer Yousaf, 31, of Barley Lane in llford, blackmailed women at brothels in East Ham, West Ham and Walthamstow when he was a PCSO
Pounding the tarmac paid off for Waltham Forest Boxing Club’s Joe Payne after he was crowned under-70kilos London North East junior champion. The 14-year-old has been stepping up his fitness recently by pulling on his running trainers and it proved
Boris Johnson's budget proposals for the capital have survived a challenge from opposition London Assembly Members. The Conservative Mayor plans to continue to slash police spending by £377million next year while decreasing City Hall's council
A club has raised £2,500 for local primary schools after community bucket donations during Christmas Eve Carols. The Rotary Club of Epping presented the cheque to be divided between six Epping primary schools in a ceremony last night in the United
Scoring at Old Trafford in a 4-1 win for Liverpool may carry slightly more prestige than netting during Orient’s win over Oldham Athletic but for Andrea Dossena it was still a rewarding moment. The former Italy international scored his first goal
Police are appealing for residents of an estate branded a “dealer’s paradise” to help them tackle the issue. A 25-year-old resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed last week that drug dealing has escalated at Rosewood Court, in Victoria
Two Redbridge players were dismissed for retaliation on Saturday – the same offence as Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic – but manager Dave Ross’ reaction was more understated than Jose Mourinho’s. Saturday’s action-packed Isthmian Division One clash between
West Ham United have reportedly offered a trial to Swedish teenager Robert Lipovac. The 18-year-old BK Hacken forward is understood to be training with the Hammers' Under-21 squad. Lipovac's advisor Linus Jacobsson told Fotbolltransfers.com
It was a more gracious Ronnie O’Sullivan who crashed out of the Welsh Open last Wednesday than had criticised the new venue during his first two victories. The Chigwell potter, 39, likened the Motorpoint Arena to a shopping mall after winning twice
Epping Forest District Swimming Club enjoyed a bumper turnout at the final block of the Essex County Championships with Amelia Peddle being particularly impressive. The 15-year-old swam impressively to come second in the 50m freestyle with a time
Leyton Orient’s Under-16s were crowned National Category Three champions after beating Bury 4-1 at Moor Park in Derbyshire. Danny Webb’s team went into the match having already won the South East Division after putting together a 30-match unbeaten
A woman accused of burgling a bank has had the case dropped against her. The Leyton woman was one of three people charged with the offence after the Santander branch in Walthamstow High Street was targeted by a group on January 25. An eyewitness
The best bits of Walthamstow according to the eye of an artist have been turned into a colourful exhibition. E17 based artist Emma Scutt is set to exhibit all 24 images from her sell-out 2014 and 2015 calendars at Vestry House Museum, next month
Dancers from the Alexandra School of Performing Arts (ASPA) will be performing at Redbridge Dancelink at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford on Saturday 7th March 2015! Dancers and teachers from the school will perform 4 routines in both the matinee and
The first acts playing at what is being billed as Europe's biggest barbecue have been announced. Hip hop pioneer DJ Grandmaster Flash and indie rockers Razorlight will enetertain the crowds at Grillstock Festival in Walthamstow. American ‘rockgrass
A candle will be lit for an entire year during a ceremony to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War on Commonwealth day. People will gather outside Waltham Abbey town hall in Highbridge Street to commemerate the first Commonwealth
Students from Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green represented Redbridge at badminton in the London Youth Games, helping win three medals at the Olympic Park’s Copper Box Arena. The competition doubles as a county qualifier round for the National
A completion date has been set for a flood defence project aimed at protecting high-risk homes near a lake. The £1.8m scheme at Highams Park Lake, off Charter Road in Woodford Green, has taken almost six months to complete with contractors set
A housing expert has described a plan to cut council housing at two tower blocks and create homes for the private market as “the worst and most risky improvement scheme I have ever seen”. Residents of Fred Wigg and John Walsh towers in Monague
A dog has been reunited with its owner after a black cab was stolen with the pet inside. The vehicle was parked in Grove Green Road, Leyton, as another dog was dropped off at 8pm on Monday. The driver left the engine running and left Harry,
A decision on whether to approve a controversial bid by a pie and mash shop to build an extension is due to be made today. Robins Pie and Mash, in High Street, Wanstead, hope to replace an existing retractable awning which provides outdoor seating
Iain Duncan Smith MP has hit back at a Labour claim that he is not doing enough to safeguard the future of Whipps Cross Hospital. This month Barts Health hospitals trust, which runs the Leytonstone hospital, declared a biggest ever end of year
Members of the Fire Brigade Union will strike from 7am today with leaders warning the public of the depleted service. Firefighters across the country are walking out for 24 hours as part of an ongoing dispute over changes to pensions. A rally
