The Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust have urged O’s owner Francesco Becchetti to be more communicative with supporters after a season of incidents off and on the field. At the time of writing, Orient have failed to answer The Guardian Series’ own questions
Fourth XI Premier Division For the second time in as many weeks Chingford Fourths were left to take solace in collecting batting points as they lost by five wickets against Upminster Fifths. The home side never got going after an underwhelming
Third XI Premier Division Six sixes in the final over from Paul Murphy was not enough to see Woodford Wells Thirds past Buckhurst Hill Thirds as the two sides ultimately drew. Batting first, Wells looked to have built an impenetrable lead thanks
Essex Premier League Premier Division Mohammed Fayyaz Khan’s five-for helped Wanstead and Snaresbrook maintain their 100 per cent start to the season, sneaking home by seven runs against Harold Wood on Saturday. Having won the toss, Wanstead
Second XI Premier Division A quick-fire 85 from Ishmael Dar helped Wanstead and Snaresbrook Seconds get their season up and running with an eight-wicket win over Southend-on-Sea EMT Seconds. Opting to field first, Wanstead had their hosts at
West Ham United attacking coach Teddy Sheringham has left Upton Park to become Stevenage manager - his first managerial job. The 49-year-old will succeed Graham Westley at the Lamex when his contract expires after Boro were knocked out of the League
Paul Wickenden claims individuals behind the scenes at Waltham Abbey made his life difficult but revealed his departure was a mutual decision with chairman John Martin. The former Harlow Town, Ware and Takeley boss’ departure was announced on Saturday
LOASS (Leyton Orient Advanced Soccer School) Under-15 Girls beat Hampstead WFC 3-0 in the Capital Girls League Cup on Saturday. A strong start by LOASS proved overwhelming for a usually nimble Hampstead side. LOASS went 1-0 up inside ten minutes
Dave Ross insists Redbridge can have no complaints over relegation to the Essex Senior League but has now turned his attention to plotting an immediate return. The Motormen finished in the Isthmian Division One North relegation zone but owing to
The bank holiday rail strike has been cancelled after unions suspended their plans. The rail strikes, planned to start on Monday at 5pm, were suspended this afternoon (May 21) after unions recieved a "revised offer" from Network Rail. The Transport
There are delays after a car spun on the North Circular earlier today (May 21). Police said the car spun off the road and came to a stop on the hard shoulder of the A406 at the junction with Woodford New Road, in South Woodford, around 12pm.
An estate agent has stepped in to help a small charity after it was hit hard by funding cuts. Earlier this year children’s charities across the borough were told they would not receive any more funding under the ‘Youth Offer’ Programme because
A college took part in an annual Fusion Food event with Hospitality Management students getting involved in a 'master chef' styled event aimed at producing fine dining cuisines themed around seafood. Students of Mont Rose College, in Cranbrook
A man will appear at a Crown Court after allegedly beating up a man in a pub brawl. Edward John Pengelly, 42, of Forest Road, Walthamstow was charged with causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) after being arrested outside the Lord Palmerston pub in
An education partnership has been announced between a college and university. The partnership between Ilford-based Mont Rose College, which was opened in October last year, and Buckinghamshire New University was announced yesterday (May 20).
Young sporting stars from all over London will be making a splash in Lea Valley for the 2015 Thames Water London Youth Games Regatta, next month. A two-day sailing regatta will take place on King George V Reservoir through Chingford and Walthamstow
The director of a business improvement company has spoken out about a court ruling which he said proves the 'validity' of a business improvement company after 33 traders lost their battle in court. Yesterday, deputy district judge Tom King handed
A mother-of-two who ended up on anti-depressants when her children were diagnosed with a congenital condition, is calling on struggling parents to seek help through a free support service. Trina Kelly, of Frankland Road, Chingford, is one of 11
Redbridge council has fallen way short of house-building targets, a report has revealed. The joint analysis, by planning consultancy Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners and business group London First, claims only 18 out of 33 London authorities
Two Leyton Sixth Form College students have been shortlisted for the prestigious Walthamstow International Film Festival (WIFF). The festival acts as a platform for short filmmakers under various categories including best animation, best drama,
Primary schools from across Wanstead and Woodford competed in a day of sports yesterday. The Redbridge Mini Games was held yesterday (May 20) at Redbridge Sports Centre, in Forest Road, Barkingside. Schools competed against each other in a
A “violent and controlling” man who beat and killed his girlfriend in her own home pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey today (May 21). Hussain Abu, 37, of Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, today accepted responsibility for the death of
An internal review has been launched into the police response to a couple having sex in full public view. The man and woman, described as both being in their mid-20s with dark hair, were seen having intercourse by hundreds of people at around 7.20pm
A controlled explosion was carried out in a busy high street last night following reports of a suspect package. Emergency services including a bomb disposal team, a London Ambulance hazardous area response team and a police helicopter were called
Hundreds of primary school children have been given the chance to follow in the footsteps of sporting stars at an Olympic venue. More than 50 primary schools representing every London borough, as well as Hertfordshire and Essex were invited to
A graffiti artist is busy at work completing a portrait that will brighten up an ‘eyesore’ in Walthamstow. Julian Phethean, known as Mr Cenz, is finishing off a mural of a woman's face on the side of the Hurricane Room pool club in Forest Road,
A roofing company which breached health and safety regulations leading to a 16-year-old falling to his death from a roof will have to wait to hear its fate after the sentencing date was adjourned again. Representatives of North London company Roof
Staff at a Boots store got a fright this morning as they set off a “smoke cloak” intruder alarm. Two fire engines were called to the scene at around 8am this morning after smoke started pouring out of Boots, in High Street, Wanstead. One of
Rebellious traders who refused to pay their annual fee to a business improvement company have lost their battle in court. A group of 33 traders who refused to hand over cash to Leytonstone’s E11 Bid Company were handed liability orders, ordering
A scheme offering people the opportunity to order fresh, local produce online and collect it from their local pub is aiming to challenge major supermarkets. FarmDrop, which has been in operation for a year, claims to be the first service in the
Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman suspected of isssuing a fake prescription for drug tranquiliser, Valium. The woman pictured is wanted by Waltham Forest police in connection with fraud at Forest Dispensing Chemist in Forest Road, Walthamstow
More than a dozen arrests have been made in a suspected £1.1m organised fraud scam operating in Redbridge. Thirteen people were arrested on Tuesday (May 19) as part of Rebridge council's biggest ever investigation into organised benefit fraud.
An overground line has said the impact on train services will be "extremely severe" if planned strike action goes ahead on Bank Holiday Monday. Members of the RMT and Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) have voted to walkout for 24 hours
A Conservative party leader has defended a councillor's position on an education scrutiny committee after her role on the governing board at a failing primary school was heavily criticised. After 15 years as chair of governors at Longshaw Primary
An officer cleared of concocting a cover-up story for a colleague who knocked out a student's front tooth will still face disciplinary action. PC Calvin Lindsay, 31, from Leytonstone, was among three officers accused of perverting the course of
A once heavily pregnant and homeless woman has won a landmark case against Waltham Forest council changing the way all authorities can use the term ‘intentionally homeless’. A ruling made by the Supreme Court yesterday stated that a pregnant woman
