Diafra Sakho’s double got the new era at Upton Park off to the ideal start as West Ham United beat FC Lusitans 3-0 in their Europa League first round qualifier. The Senegalese forward scored twice in five minutes prior to half time and skipper-for-the-night
West Ham United have been halted in their pursuit of defender Aleksandar Dragovic, as Dynamo Kiev say he will cost more than £20 million. Dragovic, 24, joined Kiev from FC Basel in the summer of 2013 for just over £6 million. But after an impressive
West Ham United and Crystal Palace have are facing the prospect of a tug-of-war to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye. Despite signing for the French champions for £19 million only 18 months ago, Cabaye scored just once in 39 appearances
West Ham United are hoping that Carl Jenkinson, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at the club last season, may return for the new Premier League campaign. Jenkinson’s parent club Arsenal are said to be happy to allow the player to leave on a
A summer of fun in the great outdoors has been announced in Epping Forest. Four ‘Play in the Forest’ events will be held by Epping Forest District Council, giving children the chance to explore and play in the natural environment. Forest rangers
Chigwell-based strongman Sunny Singh is looking to build on winning the East Midlands Under-18 title earlier this year and aims to represent Great Britain in the future. The 18-year-old pressed 115kg to scoop the East Midlands Under-18 Powerlifting
CCTV images of suspected fly-tippers could be posted online in a bid to catch and prosecute them. Redbridge council passed the proposal last night (July 2) at the Neighbourhoods and Communities Service Committee evening at the town hall, in Ilford
Leyton Orient striker David Mooney has completed his move to Southend United after his contract expired this summer. The forward has agreed a two-year deal with the Shrimpers and will play in League One this season following the club's promotion
Volunteers took part in a council-led park clear-up today as part of a London-wide scheme. Redbridge council organised the clear-up event for Roding Valley Park this morning (July 2) at the park entrance in South Woodford. The event was part
A troublesome tenant has been temporarily evicted from their home. Police have issued a closure order on a home in on Sauls Green, Leytonstone because of the level of anti-social behaviour. The closure order was applied for by officers and
Year 10 pupils from across Wanstead and Woodford took part in a model United Nations debate about fossil fuels and renewable energy yesterday. Each school represented a country yesterday afternoon (July 1) as part of an annual academic challenge
A weather warning has been issued as thunderstorms are set to hit London and Essex tomorrow evening. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy downpours and lightning from 7pm on Friday until 12pm on Saturday. Tomorrow evening another
Secondary school students have held an annual community tea party for elderly residents. Year 10 students at Braeside School in High Road, Buckhurst Hill spent six months planning and organising the Japanese themed event that caters for more than
A uniformed enforcement team with stab vests and body-worn cameras could be on the beat to tackle anti-social behaviour in Redbridge within two months. The new team of 45 officers was given the go-ahead at Neighbourhoods and Communities Service
People are invited to join the national minute’s silence to remember the victims of last week’s tragic terror attacks in Tunisia, France and Kuwait. Proceedings will be led council leader Chris Robbins and Cllr Saima Mahmud, Mayor of Waltham Forest
A new shadow puppet show is inviting families to explore the stories of the First World War. The event, organised by the E17 Puppet Project, will help people create their own shadow puppets and learn about the conflict through interactive presentations
Neighbours will find out next week if a developer is to be granted permission to build a road through a green to provide access for new homes in the grounds of a historic manor house. Plans were submitted 10 months ago by Atlantic Property Management
Three brothers from Leytonstone have launched an ethical online business promoting independent retailers to fair-trade fashion lovers. Tevin Kittoe and brothers T-Rone and TJ were inspired to bring ‘indie’ brands together on their online store
Families with children are being housed in temporary accommodation in west London by Redbridge council due to a "huge shortfall" in housing. There are 49 families housed in bed and breakfasts for more than six weeks by the council, it was announced
A health guide has been released in a bid to stop parents taking unnecessary trips to hospital for their children. Adults in Waltham Forest are being advised with the new booklet about common illnesses between birth and the age of five. Waltham
The team behind an award winning pub which was temporarily shut by Environmental Health, last week, has spoken of the ‘exceptional circumstances’ surrounding the closure. Lea Bridge Road’s Hare and Hounds pub was closed to punters for three
Children have once again been invited to get messy in church. Waltham Abbey's Messy Abbey event returns this Saturday (July 4), with the church in Highbridge Street hosting the event for children aged under 11. Parents and guardians are asked
A student about to go to Oxford to study English will return to her school to encourage children to read books outside of the national curriculum. Felistas Ndebele, of Acacia Road, Walthamstow, moved to the country from South Africa when she was
A former economics lecturer who ploughed down a policeman with his car during a botched getaway attempt has been jailed for 16 months. Hassan Chaudhry, of Hermon Hill, South Woodford, was sentenced yesterday (July 1) at Old Bailey after admitting
Only one day remains for small and start-up businesses to apply for a 'boost' of £4,300. Essex County Council have launched the Essex Big Business Boost competition, which is funded by the Essex Innovation Programme, in a bid to help small and
A Leytonstone landlord is in court today accused of letting an unfit home out to tenants. Obhioise Ogedegbe of Lea Bridge in Walthamstow faces 19 charges of failing to comply with regulations over cleanliness and management of a home in Odessa
An appeal has been made to find a new generation of skilled young workers. Epping Forest District Council is welcoming participants to its paid apprenticeship scheme for only the second time, and has appealed for young people aged between 16 and
A health watchdog has kept a hospital trust in special measures following an inspection which found the majority of core services still require improvement. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust (BHRUT) which runs King George
Police are on the hunt to trace two men after an elderly woman from Chingford was scammed out of £300 and had two credit cards stolen. The two men pictured are wanted in connection with fraud after they were captured on CCTV in Tottenham using
Hundreds of children from deprived backgrounds spent a day at the seaside as Britain endured its hottest day in a decade. A convoy of 100 balloon decorated licensed black taxis assembled at Sainsbury's in Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, yesterday
New West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic will not lead the side on their return to Europe this evening after nine years away. The Hammers hosts Andorran minnows FC Lusitans with an experimental line-up in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa
A hundred people were evacuated from their homes after a large fire ripped through a car workshop, causing the explosion of four gas cylinders. A team of 70 firefighters tackled the blaze in 30c heat at the workshop under the railway arches in
A busy station has now re-opened following an earlier fire alert. London's Liverpool Street was closed and evacuated this morning, affected services on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metroplitan Line. Transport for London
Window suppliers have been fined more than £20,000 after a newly married young worker amputated three fingers and a thumb on a power saw in a 'life changing injury'. On Tuesday (June 30) Hammersmith Magistrates court heard that a 22-year-old employee
West Ham United defender James Tomkins says he is relishing the prospect of working with new head coach Slaven Bilic this season. There are currently two groups of players undertaking training, with Tomkins and those who will face FC Lusitans in
