WITH 38 international caps and over 250 league appearances under his belt, Danny Gabbidon has enough experience to know when he's not hitting top form. The Wales international enjoyed a great first season at Upton Park following his switch from Cardiff
HOCKEY OLD Loughtonians men had a mixed bag of results in their league and cup double-header weekend. On Saturday they thrashed Sheffield University Bankers 5-1 in SEHL Division One to get their form back on track. But they were sent crashing out of
ATHLETICS LOUGHTON Athletic Club had a good turnout in the second Essex Cross Country League fixture of the season at One Tree Hill, Thurrock. The senior women took a solid sixth place over a 7.5 km distance. Caroline Real and Lorna Gaffney had a close
UPTON Park could be used on a temporary ground share basis with rivals Tottenham, according to reports. The north London club want to upgrade their home at White Hart Lane to a 52,000-seater capacity in a project which could cost £300 million. But it
RUGBY Eton Manor U9s v Harlow U9s Match 1 5-5 Match 2 10-20 ROSS Reed took his U9 team to Harlow looking to improve on their last outing against Brentwood. The tough training sessions after a heavy defeat paid off as Manor started stronger but
FIREFIGHTERS tackling a major blaze at a derelict restaurant in Fyfield believe the fire could have been started deliberately. Four fire crews - from Ongar, Chelmsford and Leaden Roding - were called to the former Haque Empire Indian restaurant in Ongar
A COUNCILLOR fighting plans to build a massive mosque has branded a mock obituary about him on the internet as "sick". Newham councillor and Christian People's Alliance (CPA) leader Alan Craig has repeatedly called for a public inquiry into Tablighi
FOUR fire crews are tackling a blaze at the former Haque Empire Indian restaurant in Ongar Road, Fyfield. Firefighters from Ongar, Chelmsford and Leaden Roding were called to the premises shortly before 3.45pm. The initial crews to arrive called for
CHARLIE Daniels is hoping to help Orient secure another win at Swindon tonight, following his match-winner against Oldham on Saturday. The on-loan Spurs man, who secured a place in the League One Team of the Week following his eighth minute screamer
ONE man was arrested and three vehicles seized as part of a police crackdown on vehicle crime in the Limes Farm area of Chigwell. Officers from the Chigwell road policing unit took to the estate following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
A CONMAN who has been swindling Waltham Forest drivers for several months was caught red-handed - but still managed to escape after police failed to show up. His intended victim had him pinned to the ground for ten minutes outside Tesco, at the Baker's
A CUSTOMER horrified shop workers when he bought a knife, handed over a suicide note, and left the store - only to return with his throat cut. The 49-year-old man was first seen in the Focus DIY store in Hickman Avenue, Highams Park, at around 9.00am
RUGBY Braintree U17 5 Upper Clapton U17 33 CLAPTON kept up their relentless winning ways with a comfortable victory over Braintree. It took 20 minutes for the breakthrough, winger Lee Aves collecting a pass from number eight Michael Watts for an
BOWLS BUCKHURST Hill may have closed their green for the winter, but life at the club goes on. They had winners in two friendly matches against indoor clubs - Doug Smith, John Pugh, Gerald Waggott and Malcolm Lord against Chigwell, and Mac Magudia,
RUGBY Upper Clapton 17 Wanstead 5 (Junior Rugby U16) THIS was a great home victory for Clapton in a match which was full of excitement and a credit to both sides. Parris scored the first try of the game for Clapton with Wanstead following up
HOCKEY OLD Loughts ladies were left to rue missed chances as they fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of Ipswich. Former Loughts player Jenny Hall terrorised the struggling Essex side with a hat trick. But Loughts - who lost by the same scoreline
SWINDON boss Paul Sturrock has said his side must take the fight to Orient if they want to come away with anything from tonight's game. Talking to the clubs official website, he set up the prospect of a swashbuckling encounter at County Ground by revealing
RIDGEWAY Rovers Girls U14s require players for Sunday games in the Home Country Girls League. Training takes place on Tuesdays (6pm to 7pm) at the Peter May Sports Centre, Wadham Road, Walthamstow. Call 0795 823 1024 for details. WILLIAM Fitt, a
FISHING The Ronnie Mead Memorial Match, Maybrand Farm: Thirty anglers took part in the match in memory of Ronnie Mead, a 30-year member of Tile Kiln Club and LAA associate member, who died earlier this year. Mead's close friend Tommy Batterbee, who
POLICE received 16 calls relating to the illegal use of fireworks on Bonfire Night last night with most involving youths throwing fireworks. Two incidents of firewkr damage were reported. Crime reduction officer Tony Ellis said: "During the day on Monday
LAST TIME AT THE COUNTY GROUND: Swindon 0 Orient 1 (League Cup 10-08-1999) HEAD-TO-HEAD: Swindon 21 Orient 21 Draw 18 FORM: After thrashing Gillingham 5-0 in early October, The Robins have lost three of their four subsequent games including a 2-
FOOTBALL Redbridge 1 West Ham United 0 (Essex Girls League U11) WEST Ham United's U11 manager Luke Berry paid tribute to the excellent progress made by Dave Smith and his Redbridge side over the last twelve months. Berry said: "Games between
WEST Ham's Carling Cup quarter-final clash with Everton will take place on Wednesday, December 12. The match at the Boleyn Ground will kick off at 7.45pm. The Hammers - who beat Coventry in the last round - are due to meet The Toffees in a Premier League
SWIMMING THE London Borough of Redbridge Swimming Club sent a large team to the London Winter Championships and came away with some impressive individual performances. It was the first gala of the season for many swimmers and many best times were achieved
