POLICE are searching for a Loughton man who was reported missing this morning. Mark Tann, 46 of Lower Road was last seen leaving his house at 8am and colleagues called the police when he failed to turn up for work in Borehamwood later in the
Charlie Daniels could play against Huddersfield Town this weekend, hopes the Orient manager. Russell Slade told Guardian Series Sport: “We’re hoping he’ll be back on Saturday, and that will be a big plus.” Slade was forced to shuffle
A PLAN by three “outstanding” primary schools to become independent academies will have a devastating impact on education in Waltham Forest, campaigners have warned. Roger Ascham Primary in Wigton Road, Walthamstow, Yardley Primary in Hawkwood
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for dog racing to return to Walthamstow Stadium have applied to get the entire site listed. The entrance range and tote board are currently grade II listed, along with the kennels. But the Save Our Stow (SOS) group
PICNICKING protesters have made their feelings known about plans for an Olympic police base at a beauty spot. Hundreds of people descended on Wanstead Flats, armed with food and picnic blankets for a sit-in protest against the Metropolitan
AN adventure playground for handicapped children was given a makeover by volunteers on Saturday. More than 200 helpers from the Orange Rock Corps project descended on the East London Handicapped Adventure Playground (ELHAP) in Woodford Bridge
A CLUB is offering residents the chance to try scuba diving at Walthamstow Pool and Track on Saturday (September 11). The event is being organised by the Waltham Forest branch of the Sub Aqua club, which holds twice weekly sessions at the venue
THERE have been more than 400 kitchen fires in the borough in the past five years. Cooks need to show more care in the kitchen according to London Fire Brigade as new statistics show kitchen fires are becoming a real concern. In the
A 24-HOUR strike on the London Underground begins this evening. Maintenance staff on the Tube network will down tools at 5pm, while all other workers - including drivers - will stage a walk-out at 9pm. The industrial action is expected
THE owner of an online archive chronicling the history of Walthamstow is to hold a public meet-up this weekend. Daniel Quinn, who runs walthamstowmemories.net, is keen to meet with long-time residents and historians at the event at the Vestry
A CHURCH Choir from South Woodford had a rather bigger audience than usual when it was given the job of singing choral evensong at Westminster Abbey. The choir of St Mary’s in the High Road was asked to step in while the abbey’s own choir took
THE borough has today welcomed royalty as the Duke of Gloucester paid his second visit in two years. A year after Claybury Park in Woodford Green was returned to public ownership the park has received an official opening by the Duke.
TWO-GOAL Romain Vincelot wants Daggers’ derby day win to kick-start the club’s maiden campaign in League One. The Frenchman struck twice at Victoria Road as Leyton Orient were starved of chances and time on the ball during a high-tempo display
TEACHERS and pupils at a school which was today due to move to temporary premises to allow work to begin on much-needed new facilities have expressed their disappointment at a government decision to stop funding live on national radio. BBC
A TALENTED trombone player from Ongar will perform in the town next week. Matthew Lewis was the runner-up in this year's Essex Young Musician of the Year competition and was the principal trombonist for the European Union Youth Orchestra last
A FAMILY fun day has been hailed a success as about 500 people came out to sample yoga and have a massage. Redbridge Homes laid on a Fit 4 Life event in Althorne Gardens on Snaresbrook's Hermitage Estate. The event on Saturday, September
TWO people have been taken to hospital following a car crash. Ambulance services were called to Westbury Road, in Buckhurst Hill, around 2.30pm yesterday (September 5) following a collision between a blue Nissan Micra and silver Mercedes C270
PATIENTS can now air their views on health care online. NHS West Essex, which provides care in Epping Forest, has launched a website called the Public Engagement and Patient Experience Blogs, where people can leave good or bad comments on its
CAMPAIGNERS have released an artist’s impression of how the former EMD cinema might look if it is brought back into use. The image was created by McGuffin Film Society member Paul Lindt in response to a council-commissioned study released last
PETS in North Weald got dressed up and jumped through hoops for the village's first ever dog show on Saturday. Owners put their dogs through their paces in the show ring and dressed them in all kids of costumes, from fairies to Dingo the dinosaur
LAWRENCE Barrett says he once lifted a 20st woman while working in a hospital, but now struggles to lift a cup. The self declared ‘boisterous, happy-go-lucky man’, who became a popular figure while sweeping the streets of Waltham Forest, is
ESSEX Police have confirmed there is an ongoing investigation into irregularities in this year's general election in the Epping Forest constituency. The Guardian understands the matter relates to the case of Ramoya Finnimore, 30, of Princes
ROMA have admitted they could return for West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami at a later date, after failing to land the Switzerland international during the summer transfer window. Behrami recently revealed he was disappointed to still be at Upton Park
THREE men and a woman have been accused of assault after a fight at a pub near Epping on Saturday. A police officer was hit over the head with a chair and another was hit in the face while they tried to arrest brawlers at the pub in Fiddlers Hamlet
A WALTHAMSTOW cafe has won an award for being disabled-friendly. Freshalicious in Hoe Street was given the accolade by the Government under JobCentre Plus's 'two tick' scheme. A spokeswoman from the Department for Work and Pensions said
