A charity which has been providing support for some of the capital’s most disadvantaged children for over 80 years is hoping raise money for future events in Chingford. Shoppers will be greeted by a black cab in a full bunny cover if they visit
Leyton Orient have agreed a deal to extend Burnley goalkeeper Alex Cisak's loan at Brisbane Road until the end of the season. The shot stopper was brought in last month and has played seven matches for Fabio Liverani's side. Cisak has provided
Ties of family, culture and history across the world were reaffirmed today (Monday) when Cllr Tony Boyce, chairman of Epping Forest district council, raised the flag for Commonwealth Day. Flags were raised across the UK as people remembered our
Inspectors have found a special needs school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, with pupils making “significant improvement” in speaking and listening. The Ofsted report released today (March 9) meant Hatton School and Special Needs Centre, in Roding
Local GPs are advising women to get to know their bodies and recognise the symptoms of ovarian cancer to coincide with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Close to 7,000 women in the UK are affected by ovarian cancer each year and yet only three per
A £75,000 extension to a popular skate park has been announced to give skaters more room to perfect their tricks. After the old skate park in Town Mead, Waltham Abbey was burnt down in 2008, the County Council funded the construction of a new park
The team behind the fundraising drive for a playground revamp organised a Frozen singalong involving 35 children this weekend. Wanstead Playground Association raised over £300 as children got the chance to sing along to the Disney animation film
A flag was raised in a morning of celebrations for Commonwealth Day hosted by Redbridge council. Councillors including leader Cllr Jas Athwal and Mayor Cllr Ashley Kissin joined in the ceremony at Redbridge town hall in Ilford at 9.45am today (
A football club has vowed to keep the memory of a ‘true gentleman’ alive after a player of over 25 years died after falling ill at a training session. Friends, players and coaches at Hale End AFC based at Wadham Lodge in Walthamstow were left in
Schools were awash with colour as children dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day. On Thursday and Friday (March 5 and 6) pupils across Wanstead enthusiastically joined in the fancy dress celebrations. Staff at
Plans to further cut parking in a road would force local businesses to close, it is claimed. In early 2013, Redbridge council introduced yellow lines to ban parking from 8.30am until 6.30pm Monday to Saturday in Hermon Hill, which stretches from
A fundraising drive has been launched at a school with a series of cake sales. Parents and pupils are hoping to raise money for new instruments at Aldersbrook Primary School, in Harpenden Road, Wanstead. The stall, organised by the Parent-Teacher
Transport for London has announced a weekend closure on the Victoria Line. There will be no service between Seven Sisters Station and Walthamstow Central on May 16 and 17. The closure is to enable ‘preparatory track work’ ahead of the three
The final member of an international drug smuggling ring responsible for importing tens of millions pounds worth of heroin and cocaine into the UK has been jailed. Nadir Bouchelkia, of Tenby Road in Walthamstow, was sentenced to 17 years behind
Mental health services in Waltham Forest must improve to meet the demands of clients who are at the lowest point in their lives, according to one patient. Patricia Monksfield was diagnosed with severe depression and other mental health issues in
How can asking for evidence increase public pressure on politicians to use evidence effectively and transparently? This discussion, organised by East London Humanists will draw on recent examples, celebrating where it’s done well, exposing where
An appeal has been issued after a recent spate of fly-tipping in residential streets. Redbridge council is calling on witnesses to come forward after streets in Wanstead were repeatedly targeted. Lorry loads of builders waste have been dumped
Claims a plan to charge carers for support would force the elderly and vulnerable into poverty has been rejected by the leader of Redbridge council. The authority currently provides free help to carers who require support themselves, typically
West Ham United are reportedly the favourites to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez this summer. The Mexico forward is currently on loan at Real Madrid but has been used sparingly by the Champions League winners. Hernandez is also
A 26-year-old man has been charged with drug offences after being stopped by police in Walthamstow. Bilal Hussain, of Livingstone Road in Walthamstow, was stopped by officers in Higham Hill Road at 10.15pm on February 26. Later a warrant was
Leyton Orient stayed in the League One relegation zone following their 1-0 defeat at Peterborough on Saturday. The winning goal was a fortunate one for the Posh as Jon Taylor's cross caught the wind and finished in the top corner of the net.
A historic railway will be hosting an extended five mile Easter Egg Hunt next month. The hunt, which is the length of 131,579 eggs laid end to end, will take in sights along the length of the Epping Ongar Railway from Ongar through to Coopersale
A former senior Muslim police officer has said the Government's anti-radicalisation Prevent strategy is "a toxic brand". Dal Babu, who was a chief superintendent with the Metropolitan Police before he retired two years ago, told the BBC most Muslims
Lead singer of Doves Jez Williams says he agrees with Noel Gallagher that artists like Ed Sheeran are boring. “The middle ground is all a bit boring, but then it always had been,“ says the 38-year-old. “It’s for people who are a bit lazy, they
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