Dagenham and Redbridge booked a second round date with Southend United in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy after a dramatic 14-13 penalty shootout victory over Leyton Orient. Both sides had good opportunities early on when Peter Gain rattled the
Dean Cox has overcome a virus to start for Orient tonight in their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tie with Dagenham & Redbridge. Cox was a doubt to be involved for tonight’s clash but will line up in an unchanged midfield for the home side.
LOCAL band Redwood will be playing music to suit all tastes at Fyfield Village Hall on September 24. The band will be entertaining the crowds from 7.30pm to 11pm at the venue in Houchin Drive. Tickets cost £7.50 and there will be a bar
A POPULAR crime author will be talking about her work in St John’s Church, Epping. Lindsey Davis, who is the author of the Falco detective novels, will be focusing on her latest book, Rebels and Traitors, which is set during the English Civil
CHINESE lanterns that are sent drifting in to the sky on summer evenings are believed to be causing fires in Epping Forest and killing its wildlife. The lanterns have become increasingly popular in recent years and are often released in to
ONLY one person arrested in connection with rioting and looting in the borough last month is a known gang member, according to a council report. More than 60 people were seized in connection with offences in Waltham Forest during the disorder
TWELVE ‘oxen’ are gearing up for a new event to mark a turning point in a town’s history. The event will recreate the arrival of the historic Holy Cross in Waltham Abbey more than 1,000 years ago and will include a parade of 66 people playing Saxons
Midfielder Michael Richardson has returned to Newcastle United following his loan spell with the O’s. The 19-year-old was recruited to E10 on the eve of the new season and bagged one goal during his spell with the club – that coming in the Carling
The West Essex Flower Club will be holding their annual general meeting on Monday. The meeting starts at 1.15pm on September 12 in Thornwood Village Hall in Weald Hall Lane. It will be followed by a flower arranging demonstration entitled
Senior Division Cup Round One The biggest surprise came at Premier Division M & B Club where Division Two Forest Glade went through to the next round following a 2-1 victory. Mark Lacey scored both their goals while Chris Kerr netted for M & B. Also
CLASSES that use boxing techniques as a way of building fitness are being held in Epping. The Boxercise sessions are being held at Epping Hall on St John’s Road and are open to people of ages. Teacher David Hogg said: “ The classes are always safe
CLASSICAL music will come to Wanstead later this month. The L'Espirit Ensemble will perform Mahler’s 4th Symphony in Christchurch Green, High Street, on September 25. The performance will include a piano solo and a soprano solo and will run between
CAMPAIGNERS seeking to secure the return of an iconic tree to Wanstead, have been given a boost by the owners of a local pub. J D Wetherspoon, who own The George in Wanstead, say they would be willing to discuss the possibility of housing the
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build an extension to a Chingford house has been approved despite dozens of objections from neighbours. Lewis Hall sought permission to build a two-storey extension on the side of his property in Dove House Gardens, off Landsdown
A NEW television property show is coming to Woodford Green and Loughton. ITV1’s new series ‘Drive to Buy’ is looking for people searching for their dream home to take part in the upcoming TV show, in which four pairs of prospective buyers will
Chelsea are prepared to let youngsters Josh McEachran and Romelu Lukaku leave the club on loan in January if they are not playing enough games for the Blues. According The Sun, Andre Villas-Boas sees the duo as an important part in the clubs
Waltham Forest have bolstered their ranks with the signing of former Arsenal schoolboy Mbive “Peggy” Lokando. Lokando, 22, was a regular in the Gunners’ Under 18 side but switched to Southend United after failing to force his way into contention for
A ROAD was closed after two cars crashed yesterday (Tuesday). A black Vauxhall Zafira and a grey Renault Megan crashed in Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, at 5pm. Nobody was injured and police re-opened the road by 5.30pm. Click here
CONDITIONS imposed on a developer which wants to build on top of a block of flats have given homeowners hope of a reprieve. Waterhouse Properties wants to expand Avon Court, and plans were approved on Tuesday. All nine residents of the block in
HELP for local people seeking employment will be on offer at a jobs and training event in the town hall. The seventh annual Redbridge Jobs and Training Fair takes place on September 15, and is open to everyone in the borough seeking work.
THE parents of a baby boy killed by a drunk driver are outraged that his killer has been given permission to leave prison at weekends just weeks before the third anniversary of the tragedy. Finlay Woods was 15-months-old when he was struck
WEST Essex’s top police officer faced questions over his force’s biggest shake-up in recent years at a council meeting last night (Tuesday). Chief Superintendent Simon Williams spoke about the changes, which include slashing police station
TRADERS and residents breathed a sigh of relief last night when council plans to abandon their controversial pay and display proposals were rubber stamped by the cabinet. Redbridge Council was forced to bin the unpopular proposals after around
West Ham midfielder Jack Collison made his competitive debut for Wales during their 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley. The Watford-born player last 85 minutes of the match last night as he won his 11th cap for Wales. His appearance in
East London rivals Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge meet tonight at Brisbane Road in the first round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. A home tie with Southend United awaits the victors of the tie in the second round and with the O’s having already
VOTING is underway to decide the audience's winner of this year's Walthamstow International Film Festival. Part of the E17 Art Trail, it features more than 145 short films across five venues, and has already reported a large turnout since it
WALTHAMSTOW Folk Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. Sound Advices raises its glass to the group, who have consistently brought top quality music at reasonable prices to east London, and really helped get the local area on the folk circuit
RESIDENTS across Waltham Forest will start receiving new green recycling wheelie bins in the next few weeks. They will replace the current black boxes which the council says are now too small to cope. It comes after the authority signed
WALTHAMSTOW Central station was flooded yesterday evening (September 6) after heavy rainfall. The ticket office area had to be closed but trains continued to operate. Click here to follow the Waltham Forest Guardian on Twitter
BROTHERS convicted of conning £4,000 from a pensioner have avoided jail. Paul and Dean Allen were handed 12-month suspended sentences after pleading guilty to tricking 79-year-old Joan Barmby. Paul, of Sultan Way, Leytonstone, knocked in the door
THE TOWN Council will hold a public meeting to discuss ways the community can celebrate the 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Councillors are keen to hear what ideas people have to mark the two big events. They are also looking for people
A TALK on the fascinating history of an early Renaissance house will be held to raise money for church repairs. Anne Padfield will deliver the talk entitled ‘The People of Hill Hall Through the Ages’, at St Michael’s Church in Theydon Mount
REGISTRATION is now open for a new series of adult education classes organised by the Workers Educational Association. Based in Wanstead House, the Wanstead and Woodford branch of the Association is offering courses on a variety of subjects ranging from
