Buckhurst Hill smashed South Woodford by 91 runs to move third in the Essex Premier Division table. The decision looked a good one as openers Russell Beckett and Todd Astle piled on the runs. The first wicket partnership was finally ended with
AN UP-AND-COMING footballer who travelled with the Olympic Torch in a speedboat driven by David Beckham was one of dozens of Waltham Forest residents who played starring roles in London 2012's spectacular opening ceremony. Walthamstow's very
AN OLYMPIC volunteer had the best view in the house as she witnessed the Olympic Games opening ceremony from inside the stadium last week. Lorraine Williams, from Chingford Mount in Chingford, was one of the 15,000 volunteers who helped cement
PLANS to convert a 130-year-old church into a nursery have been criticised. Paul Samouelle, owner of Cambridge Park Methodist Church in Cambridge Park, Wanstead, submitted plans in May to replace the existing roof and make minor external alterations
David Florence suffered Olympic canoe slalom heartbreak today after finishing outside the cut-off for the final. The 29-year-old, who comes from Aberdeen but lives in Loughton, initially took sixth spot after going out eighth in the C1 event, but
TWO cars were involved in a crash this morning. The crash happened in Barkingside High Street just before 10am this morning (July 31) and involved a black Volkswagen Golf and a black Ford Puma. Redbridge police
SERVICE has returned to normal on the Central Line following earlier closures and severe delays after a fire alert in Leyton Underground Station. The line was partially closed between Woodford and Liverpool Street after a tube driver
FAMILIES living near a school playing field being used as an Olympic campsite have expressed their surprise at how quiet it is. Households close to Forest School in College Place, Snaresbrook, found out about the plan to host visitors just
WHILE 27 million people across the country were glued to coverage of the Olympic opening ceremony, one Loughton couple were celebrating a golden moment of their own. Natasha Brinkley, of Grosvenor Drive, was looking forward to watching
Ilford Catholics lost to Theydon Bois in Herts & Essex Division One by five runs. Theydon batted first and Catholic got off to a great start with Ravi Ramanuja dismissing opener Will Stoner caught behind for nought. Shane Pienaar got the Theydon
AN 87-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following the death of a pensioner hit by a car in Theydon Bois. The man, who is from Abridge, faces a charge of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident on January
CAMPAIGNERS are preparing to march to a council’s offices tonight to protest against a supermarket being built in the centre of their town. People in St John’s Road in Epping and the surrounding streets will carry placards down the town’s High
A CHURCH worker who was left pinned behind her desk when a car crashed into the front of the building has been named. Juliette Harvey was working in the office of Loughton Methodist Church, in the High Road, when a black BMW ploughed into the
Leyton Orient have been handed a bye in the first round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. The O’s will go straight into the second stage of the southern area competition which involves League One and Two clubs. Last season, Russell Slade’s men
A TEENAGER was attacked by a group of robbers as he was walking near a station on Sunday. The 15-year-old boy was walking along Long Green, behind Grange Hill Underground station between 5.20pm and 6pm when he was assaulted by the five men,
A MISSING teenager has been found safe and well. Mohamed Sillah, 14, has been found in Camden after he went missing from hometown Leyton at around 11am on Friday, July 26. Click here to follow the Chingford Guardian on Twitter Click here to follow
Team GB midfielder Harry Martin described competing at London 2012 as “the best thing I have ever done in my life” as the men’s hockey team opened their campaign with a win. Martin featured heavily as the host nation eased their way to victory
TRAVERS Lewis, 28, from Armstrong Avenue in Woodford Green, played the part of a worker from the industrial revolution in last Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony. He helped transform the cricket pitch in the centre of the stadium into an industrial
David Shovlin is looking to replicate the rapid success of Sunderland and Republic of Ireland star James McClean after entering a nationwide football competition. The pair met while playing for Derry City and have remained good friends ever
COMMUTERS and Olympic spectators face severe delays on the Central Line as it reopens following an earlier fire alert at Leyton Underground Station. The Central Line was closed between Woodford and Liverpool Street, but has now reopened
David Florence goes for gold today in the canoe slalom at Lee Valley White Water Centre. The 29-year-old, who hails from Aberdeen but lives in Loughton, will aim to go one better than the silver he won in the event in Beijing four years ago in
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed into a church, leaving a woman seriously injured. Officers were called at 4.13pm yesterday (July 30) following reports that a car had lost control and collided with the front of Loughton Methodist
OLYMPIC campers using a rugby club as home for the next few weeks have been described as "quiet as church mice". Some people living in roads near Eton Manor Rugby Club, in Nutter Lane, Wanstead, feared drunken behaviour, noise
West Ham United have reportedly agreed a £2m loan fee to sign Liverpool striker Andy Carroll. The England international has fallen out of favour at Anfield after the arrival of new boss Brendan Rodgers. West Ham are keen to bring in the 23-
MORE than 150 children kicked off their own mini Olympics during their holiday club. The three to 11-year-olds were joined by 100 adult helpers at the On Your Marks holiday club, based in Loughton Methodist Church last week. Church minister
FIREFIGHTERS have left Leyton Tube station following a fire alert that has caused severe delays on the Central line this morning. The High Road outside the Tube station has now also been cleared, although Transport for London says residual
A BRAND new recreation area in a park was officially opened by the mayor of Waltham Forest last weekend. The games area in Stoneydown Park, Walthamstow, was opened by Mayor Richard Sweden to the delight of around 40 parents and children on Saturday
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed into a church yesterday. The woman had been walking along High Road in Loughton when a car lost control and skidded off the road and into the front of Loughton Methodist
HUNDREDS of staff from a housing management organisation volunteered in the local community to celebrate the signing of a new contract. More than 300 people employed by Ascham Homes spruced up gardens, helped refurbish shops and arranged flowers after
