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  • REDBRIDGE: Youth Parliament elections set to begin

    ASPIRING young politicians from across Redbridge will hope to win the right to represent the borough at the national Youth Parliament when elections begin next Monday. Each Redbridge school will put forward a candidate to fill one of the borough's

  • WALTHAM ABBEY: Veteran actors unveil transport plaque

    THE Royal Gunpowder Mills played host to two distinguished guests when actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales visited to unveil a new plaque. The Waltham Abbey venue, in Beaulieu Drive, has been awarded the Red Wheel plaque by the Transport

  • REDBRIDGE: Mayor to turn on Christmas lights

    SHOPPERS hoping to catch a glimpse of a famous face when Redbridge's Christmas lights are turned on next week are in for a bit of a disappointment. The tradition of inviting minor celebrities to flick the switch to mark the festive season has

  • LEYTONSTONE: Councillor defends box junction refund policy

    A LEADING councillor has said the authority has “worked hard” to notify people that they are eligible for refunds for fines from an illegal box junction. A Freedom of Information (FOI) act response to a request from Richard Kingswood, of the

  • OLYMPICS: Aquatics centre roof is completed

    THE distinctive wave-shaped roof of the 2012 aquatics centre has been completed and lowered into place. The Aquatics centre, in the south of the park, near Stratford, will host swimming, diving and water polo events. The 160m long sweeping roof, which

  • NORTH WEALD: Family cat left paralysed by air rifle shooting

    A FAMILY have spoken out against the growing problem of air rifles in the district after their beloved cat was left paralysed when he was shot in the spine. Julian Popple, 43, of Tempest Mead, North Weald, said his family were devastated over

  • CHINGFORD: Tribute acts to perform for Christmas

    TWO tribute acts are set to perform in Chingford as the festive season gets underway. Abba Magic will recreate the Swedish pop group's dance routines and costumes and Tamla Motown tribute band Mission Blue will perform Motown and soul hits. Both

  • LEYTONSTONE: Abstract painter exhibits at 491 Gallery

    ABSTRACT artist Suzanne Miller is to put on an exhibition at a Leytonstone gallery. She will display her work at the 491 Gallery in Grove Green Road between November 14 and 21. The gallery is open from 12pm to 5pm daily. Ms Miller's work includes

  • WALTHAMSTOW: Information fair for disabled young people

    DISABLED young people and their parents and carers are being invited to a special information event. The Transition Fair will take place at William Morris School, in Folly Lane, on November 19. Organised by the Specialist Children's

  • HASTINGWOOD: Fidgety Fingers are Outstanding

    FIDGETY Fingers Nursery is top of the class with Ofsted after its latest report scored the highest possible marks. The nursery, in Willow Place, Hastingwood, was rated Outstanding in every area putting it in the top three per cent of providers across

  • ILFORD: Xmas inspiration at gift fair

    SHOPPERS will find plenty of Christmas gift ideas at a craft fair taking place later this month. The Ilford Craft Fair in Ilford town centre will run from Tuesday November 24 to Sunday November 30 from 9am to 6pm each day, and will stay open

  • WALTHAMSTOW: Rapist handed indefinite jail term

    A MAN who subjected a teenage girl to years of sexual abuse has been handed an indeterminate jail term. Wojcieh Karenko, 41, of Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, was found guilty last month of repeatedly raping the girl and filming the abuse on his mobile

  • EPPING FOREST: District marks Armistice Day

    PEOPLE across the district have been paying their respects to the country's fallen servicemen and women with a two minute silence this morning. At 11am this Armistice Day hundreds stopped to remember those past and present who have died fighting for

  • WALTHAM FOREST: Should our teachers get inner London wages?

    WALTHAM Forest teaching staff should be paid inner London wages to enable schools to compete with those with similar problems in nearby boroughs, said council leader Chris Robbins. The borough's teachers earn on average 4.5 per cent less than their counterparts

  • WANSTEAD: Conservation status refusal sparks anger

    RESIDENTS of an estate denied extra property protection rights by Redbridge Council have spoken of their anger. The Lakehouse estate, in Wanstead, was deemed by council officers as “Lacking the higher quality” needed to be a conservation area

  • Jack stars in Wadham thriller

    by Ron Hudson Jays Boys 3 Wadham 4 U14s Echo League C Division Jays, who had not lost for a couple of seasons, were promoted with Wadham last year and sat top of the league before this game, so it was a big surprise for Jays when Wadham came away

  • Chingford lead the way after Brentwood triumph

    CHINGFORD are one of three teams leading the way in London One North after their sixth win in seven games over Brentwood on Saturday. It was the two sides’ first meeting for several seasons, and it was the Waltham Wayers who came out on top, a result

  • Five-star Old Loughts see off Holcombe challenge

    OLD LOUGHTONIANS men’s team remain on the winning trail after a five-star performance against one of the league’s stronger sides, Holcombe. Loughts pulled ahead on 19 minutes through Leroy Phillips. Darren Cheeseman and Liam Doidge then looked to have

  • EPPING FOREST: Police warning over bogus charity collections

    POLICE have issued a warning to residents in the district about bogus charity clothes collections following the arrest of two men in east Essex. Officers say conmen could be operating across the county using fake appeals for old outfits and shoes.

  • ONGAR: New head takes over at primary school

    A NEW headteacher has taken over at Moreton Church of England Primary School in Church Road, Ongar. Linda Wiskin, who was previously the deputy head at the school for four years, replaces Ann Bard, who has started a new job as the Educational Advisor

  • WEST HAM TALK: Liverpool target Hammers striker

    WEST HAM striker Carlton Cole is a target for Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. The Daily Mail claims the former Chelsea forward, who turns 26 on Thursday, will be the subject of several bids when the wheeling

  • WEST HAM: Group move to prove takeover bid is 'serious'

    THE group that has been heavily linked with a takeover of West Ham insist they have the money to fund a buy-out of the club. London-based financial company Intermarket announced their interest in buying the Upton Park club last month, although questions

  • WALTHAMSTOW: String quartet to perform at church

    THE Fitzwilliam String Quartet is to perform a selection of classical pieces at a Walthamstow church. The internationally renowned quartet will play at St Mary's Church in Church End on November 26. Tickets are £10, or £5 for concessions and doors

  • EPPING FOREST: MP criticises 'heavy-handed' police

    EPPING Forest MP and shadow justice minister Eleanor Laing has criticised Essex Police for its “heavy-handed” treatment of an Epping woman accused of selling rare tortoises illegally. The Tory MP made her comments following the arrest of Tracy