Reigning Hammer of the Year Aaron Cresswell has put pen-to-paper on a new five-year deal at West Ham United. The 25-year-old left-back, who joined from Ipswich Town last summer, has committed until 2020 with the option of two further years.
The Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club (Gators) came home with 53 medals - including 18 golds - from the Thurrock Gala at the weekend. Ten-year-old Amy Allison won six gold medals and one bronze, whilst Sonia Halili won four gold medals, three
A pupil has gone the extra mile by cutting off her hair and smashing her fundraising target for a childrens wig charity. Jessica Elliot, 14, of Pentney Road, Chingford, decided she wanted to raise awareness of the Little Princess Trust so researched
New Orient assistant boss Andy Hessenthaler admitted it was a very difficult decision to leave his role as a coach at Gillingham. Hessenthaler is leaving Priestfield to join up with new O's head coach Ian Hendon at Brisbane Road with the pair reunited
Les Curtis was the sole golfer to beat the course in a bogey competition at Woodford Golf Club on Saturday. The Chingford resident came in with a score of plus two to lift the Thompson Challenge Bowl and then find his handicap had been cut from
A host of clubs are reportedly interested in signing West Ham United winger Stewart Downing, who has become surplus to requirements at Upton Park. Sunderland and Middlesbrough were originally linked with a move for Downing by the Evening Chronicle
A community clean up has been funded for an active residents’ group who are determined to improve their neighbourhood. Walthamstow’s Cleveland Park Residents’ Association was awarded a Capital Clean-up grant of £1,165 to plant, paint and improve their
A community has come together to say goodbye to a popular barber and his business of 41 years by hosting a farewell party. Over 120 people gathered at Mr Max Barbers in Newbury Road, Highams Park on Saturday (June 27) to give Max Jaffe a "brilliant
A golfing group are set to host a golf day in a bid to raise money for charity. The Abridge Ladies Golfing Group will host the event, which will raise much-needed funds for charity, Revitalise, who own the Jubilee Respite Care Lodge in Grange Farm
A roadshow aiming to spread knowledge and awareness about dementia has been supported by Eleanor Laing. The Conservative MP joined the Dementia Community Roadshow as it visited St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping, providing information about the degenerative
London Raiders coach Alan Blyth has continued preparations for next season by confirming the return of two further members of last year’s side, Liam Chong and Frankie Harvey. Chong, 23, joined midway through last season having previously turned
A resident is appealing for volunteers for a litter-pick after being “surprised” at the amount of rubbish in the streets. Daniel Jarrett, who moved to Leytonstone six months ago, will be flyering the area to try and garner interest in a new group
A man has been acquitted of killing a 'peacemaker' who died after being punched when he intervened to stop a fight almost six years ago. Michael Oliver, was found not guilty of the manslaughter of David Joslin at Southwark Crown Court on Friday
Work by high school students has been put on display at an art centre. The final-year display by 16-year-olds at Roding Valley High School in Alderton Hill, Loughton, was placed on display at the Loughton Arts Centre in High Road, Loughton, today
Two people were taken to hospital following a "nasty crash" that sent one car skidding into a war memorial as crowds gathered to mark Armed Forces Day. Police and emergency services were called to the junction of Kings Head Hill in Chingford
Liverpool flop Fabio Borini could be set to join West Ham United, as new Hammers boss Slaven Bilic looks to finalise a reported £8 million move. The 24-year-old will head to London to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical in the next 24
A cyclist has been hospitalised after falling off her bike at a ‘dangerous junction’ in Walthamstow. Police were called to the Hoe Street junction with Church Hill at 9am this morning to reports of an accident involving a cyclist. Officers
Almost 500 people were stopped and searched in Waltham Forest in April, it has emerged. The latest figures released by the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime show the borough had the fourth highest monthly figure in London, behind Lambeth,
Leyton Orient have appointed Andy Hessenthaler as their new assistant manager. The former Gillingham boss has signed a two-year deal with the O's to work alongside new head coach Ian Hendon. The pair have worked together before with Hendon
West Ham United legend Julian Dicks has left his role as manager of West Ham Ladies to join former teammate Slaven Bilic’s backroom staff. The former defender starts his new role as a full-time coaching assistant this week, and will travel to Ireland
A CCTV image has been released of a shoplifter who was chased by B&Q staff after stealing a drill. The man pictured is wanted in connection with theft at the DIY store in Heybridge Way, Leyton, on April 11 at around 9.50am. He stole a
Mark Cavendish was unable to wrestle the British national road title from Peter Kennaugh after being narrowly beaten in Lincolnshire on Sunday. Cavendish, who has a property in Ongar, was just beaten by the 26-year-old Team Sky rider, who becomes
A deaf and blind student has begun verbally communicating with his peers after excelling at tennis on a programme to help young people with disabilities. Michael-Angelo Gomes, 24, who has limited sight in one eye and relies on a specially-designed
People of all fitness levels and abilities have been invited to get messy while getting fit at an upcoming boot camp event. The Essex Boot Camp is holding a free half-day event at Jubilee Park in Love Lane, Ongar, offering newcomers a chance to
Another weapon has been taken off the streets of Waltham Forest after an ‘area sweep’ by police. A lock knife was discovered on Friday in the Higham Hill neighbourhood in Walthamstow, which was described by police as a "violent crime area".
A former karate champion, who stood as a Conservative candidate in Walthamstow at the last election, visited Buckingham Palace to collect her MBE this weekend. Molly Samuel Leport, a seven-time winner of the world title and mother of two, was honoured
A phone thief who was tracked down with a tracking app hours after pickpocketing music fans at a rock concert has been jailed. Leonard Dragomir, from Barking, swiped seven phones as American band System of a Down played at Wembley Arena on April
A decision is due this week on a revised plan for a high street shopping arcade in a conservation area, which was previously rejected by the council. A proposal by Ilford-based Mammoth Texryte Ltd for the development of the Joliffe’s Builders office
Lorry company bosses have been banned from operating after failing to check an "insistently lawless" driver's licence before he caused the death of a cyclist. Alan Drummond has been disqualified from holding an operator’s licence and Colin Drummond
A 44-year-old worker fell to his death at the Olympic Stadium yesterday. Police were called to the stadium in Stratford, which is being converted for use by West Ham United, at 7.30am to reports of a man having fallen from the stadium to the ground
There are severe delays on the Victoria line this morning. A signal failure at Finsbury Park is causing the delays which is affecting the whole line including Walthamstow Central and Blackhorse Road. Transport for London (TfL) said tickets
The first commissioned street art has been completed in Walthamstow High Street. In recent months, Wood Street Walls has given home-grown graffiti artists the chance to make their mark on the borough by pairing them up with businesses and arranging
Scroll down for pictures A pub has reopened after a £400K refurbishment with the new manager promising it will be a “completely different experience to what it used to be”. South Woodford’s Railway Bell, which has been a public house since
A traditional pub has beaten hundreds of competitors across the capital to a prestigious award. Nightingale Pub in Wanstead beat around 750 other pubs to the Enterprise Inns Cellar Keeper of the Year award in Greater London. The largest pub
