The organisers of Stow Festival have teamed up with Walthamstow Garden Party to curate live performances at the festival later this month. The Walthamstow Garden Party, which attracted 30,000 people to Lloyd Park last year, will feature headliners
West Ham United defender James Tomkins cannot wait to lead the team out at the club’s sell-out Europa League tie on Thursday. West Ham take on FC Lusitans in the first leg of the Europa League first qualifying round tomorrow, and academy graduate
Dean Cox has ended speculation about his future by insisting he is not going anywhere and is determined to help take Leyton Orient back to League One. The O’s winger, who has two years remaining on his contract, considered leaving the club in January
Roma are considering a loan offer made by West Ham United for Italian striker Mattia Destro. According to respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, West Ham contacted the Italian club this morning over the possibility of a loan deal and
West Ham United have announced an experimental team to face FC Lusitans in Thursday's UEFA Europa League first round qualifying tie. Acadamy manager Terry Westley, who is taking charge of the squad for this tie whilst new boss Sleven Bilic trains
Lochlan Bearman admitted he never expected to finish on the podium after overcoming a weekend of troubles to finish second in round six of the Whilton Mill Kart Club Championship on Sunday. The Theydon Bois-based racer went into the halfway stage
People can see behind the scenes at a police station in an open day this month. Ilford Police Station in the high road is opening its doors from 10am to 3pm on July 25. The free event involves vintage police cars and the chance to try on riot
A nature reserve has welcomed a flock of new residents for summer. Lee Valley Park Farms in Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, welcomed Nelson the Golden Eagle, Blue the Lanner Falcon, Kestrel Falcon Sid and a baby barn owl which is yet to be named
Essex League Dukes League Cup Quarter-Final Chingford reached the last four of the League Cup on Sunday with a six-wicket win over Hadleigh and Thundersley. After losing the toss, Chingford made easy work of ripping through the Hadleigh
Leyton Orient will play two friendlies during a pre-season training camp in Spain later this month. The O's will head to the Alhaurin Golf Resort in Malaga on July 14 and the League Two club will play two games including one against Huddersfield
Iain Duncan Smith had his official credit card suspended after running up more than £1,000 in expenses debts, it can be revealed. The Chingford and Woodfod Green MP was among more a dozen MPs subject to action by the Commons watchdog after failing
Third XI Premier Division Wanstead and Snaresbrook Thirds fell to a surprise defeat as they were beaten by one wicket at home to bottom-of-the-league Brentwood Thirds. Batting first, Wanstead put on a below-par 201 all out and were always likely
Vital tips for keeping cool have been issued by the NHS as the temperature rises to 35 degrees Celsius in Epping on the hottest day nationwide for nine years. The West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has advised people to prepare for hot
Second XI Premier Division Paul and Nick Shawyer were the stars as Chingford Seconds strolled to an eight-wicket win at South Woodford Seconds. The home side won the toss and decided to bat first; Saeed Piperdi (35) and Indika Wickramaratne
A 150-year-old specialist mannequin company supplying the high-end fashion industry has opened in a new home in Waltham Forest, after previously fearing it would be forced from the borough. Proportion London occupied the old tram depot, Mandora
A flower arrangement to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is set to be installed in Loughton. Loughton Town Council are set to install the self-watering flower planter with a memorial inscription to mark the falling of the
A school's annual summer fair is set to take place this weekend. The event will be from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, in Chestnut Drive, Wanstead. A barbeque and bar will be available with activities such as
Financial "challenges" made it the right time for Waltham Forest council to take back full control of its housing, according to the chief executive of Ascham Homes. The arms length management organisation (ALMO) has been managing homes on behalf
Premier Division League leaders Wanstead and Snaresbrook fell to their first league defeat of the season on Saturday as they were crushed by nine wickets at home to third-placed Chelmsford. Having won the toss, Wanstead elected to make first
A celebration marking 15 years of service from the rector of Waltham Abbey Church was held last week. A special service was held on Sunday (June 28) for the Reverend Peter Smith, who started as a priest in 2000 at the church in Highbridge Street
A college hosted a community day at the weekend. Epping Forest College in Borders Lane, Loughton, opened its doors to the public on Saturday (June 27) as part of their first community day celebrations. Residents enjoyed building sand-castles
Little fundraisers have collected cash for charities through events at their school. Children attending Walthamstow Montessori School have taken part in two events in two weeks, this month. Earlier this month the children dressed up as mini
A music concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the London Borough of Redbridge was held last night (June 30). Members of the Redbridge Music Service took part in the event at 8pm at Beal High School, in Woodford Bridge Road, Clayhall.
West Ham United are continuing their pursuit of Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye, though they face competition for his signature. After managing four goals and two assists in 30 starts last season, 25-year-old Gueye is also a target for Marseille
With less than two weeks to register, women in Epping Forest are being urged to enter the upcoming Race for Life. Entry for the Cancer Research event at North Weald Airfield closes two days before the run on July 15. In 2014, the women’s only
A sunset sightseeing tour of London will be held on a church rooftop as part of the Leytonstone Festival. Visitors will ascend the 96 step spiral staircase to the spire of St John’s Church in Church Lane to look over the stunning views from east
A soul-inspired venue has been refused 'nightclub' hours after councillors backed the police and residents over fears of increased nuisance and anti-social behaviour. Byron Senior, owner of Bojangles, in Old Church Road, Chingford, applied to
Air monitors have been set up around Waltham Forest in an attempt to discover the extent of pollution in the borough. Funding was recently won from University College London (UCL) by both Walthamstow resident Charlotte Schilcher and the head of
Members of the public will be given an opportunity to have their say on developments which could have "serious implications" for three villages. Meetings will be held by North Weald Parish Council to update residents on a current review of the
A Walthamstow man who illegally purchased the stuffed remains of two endangered species of monkey on the internet has been cautioned by police. Officers from Waltham Forest police's Wildlife Crime unit found the specimen framed in a box at a home
A fire at a popular curry restaurant caused about £10,000 worth of damage, it has emerged. A fire broke out in The Star of India in High Road, Leytonstone, when an industrial extractor unit in the kitchen caught fie at 4pm on Monday (June 28).
A shoplifter is being sought by police after stealing chocolate from a supermarket. The man pictured is wanted in connection with theft at the Co-Op store in Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, on May 12 at around 8.20am. He is accused of stealing
A former Green Party candidate at the General Election will star in a 'special' romantic play as part of the Leytonstone Festival. Ashley Gunstock came third competing for the Leyton and Wanstead constituency in May with nearly 3,000 votes, but
Long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe is calling on residents to battle it out in a 10k run that will reveal who is the fastest London borough. The marathon world record holder is appealing to thousands of runners from all 33 boroughs to take part
Residents are being urged to get involved in a council-led park clear-up this week. Redbridge council is organising a clear-up for Roding Valley Park from 10am to 1pm on Thursday (July 2) at the park entrance between 73 and 75 Onslow Gardens, South
A controversial cycling scheme has won a prestigious award in the biking world. Trial changes in the Walthamstow Village area was named the winner in the Space for Cycling category at the prestigious 2015 London Cycling Awards ceremony on June
