COUNCILLORS tonight unanimously agreed to call for a report on how parking charging schemes can be made “fairer” for residents. A motion moved by Labour cabinet member Geraldine Reardon, and agreed by members from all political groupings, asks
POLICE will not be investigating a possible stabbing because the victim said he caused the injuries himself. The emergency services were called to Kingswood Road, Leytonstone, at the junction of Kings Road, to reports of a man dragging himself
FORMER Epping Forest District Commander Jonathan Baldwin has been cleared of all fraud charges against him. Chief Inspector Baldwin, 42, was removed from the top police job in Epping Forest last year, when an investigation into his mileage
TINSEL and angel wings have been in abundance as pupils performed their end of year Christmas nativity plays. Pupils at Thomas Daniel Primary School, in Colchester Road, Walthamstow, performed a nativity called, Born in a Barn. Pat Hampshire, office
STRIKER Terry Dixon got the only goal of the game as West Ham's reserves defeated Grays Athletic in a friendly. The forward's composed finish secured the 1-0 victory, in a game that saw coach Alex Dyer experiment with a number of young players. Goalkeeper
LIFE during the Second World War was vividly recreated by primary school pupils when they set up their own wartime museum. Children at Shelley Primary School, in Ongar, have been studying the war for their term project and constructed various
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy caused controversy this week when he elected to field a team largely comprised of reserve players for the trip to Manchester United. They went on to lose 3-0. But many wondered whether the Wolves boss
THE two uncles accused of killing 15-year-old Tulay Goren have been acquitted. Cuma Goren, 43, of Evesham Avenue, Walthamstow, and Ali Goren, 56, of Brettenham Road, Walthamstow, were cleared by a jury at The Old Bailey today. They were
TRAFFIC is being held up due to emergency roadworks to repair a burst water main. One lane of the northbound A406 North Circular Road has been closed between A12 Eastern Avenue and M11 junction 4 (Woodford) while the repair work continues.
A GENEROUS travel agent has sent hundreds of parcels to Afghanistan to help improve conditions for frontline troops. Keith Pike, the owner of Highway Travel, in Ongar High Street, began sending off books and sweets in June inspired by his son
THE FATHER of missing schoolgirl Tulay Goren has been sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder in a so-called honour killing. The former Woodbridge High School student was 15 when she was last seen at her family home in Glastonbury Avenue
MEMBERS of a Royal British Legion branch are undertaking a pilgrimage to Dunkirk to mark the death of a local war hero. Buckhurst Hill British Legion members will be boarding a ship to France in May next year in memory of Cyril Nichols. Cyril lived
JURORS trying three men accused of the "honour killing" of 15-year-old Tulay Goren have begun a fourth day of deliberations. Tulay is said to have been murdered by her father Mehmet and uncles Ali and Cuma, in January 1999 because she fell
HOMES are being sought for greyhounds from the Stow who were adopted and then returned to the kennels. Since the closure of Walthamstow Stadium, Chingford Road, two rehoming kennels have worked non-stop to find loving homes for the ex-racing
MATERNITY services at one of the country's busiest trusts have been given a glowing report after a two-day inspection. Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRT) received an overall safety score of 44 out of 50 for
A REFORMED drug dealer and robber is one of several young unemployed people making a film in a bid to further their careers. Kashif Nijabit, 26, of the Bakers' Arms in Leyton, admits he used to lead a dark existence, carrying out armed robberies
ARSENE WENGER has hit out at the Premier League fixture list after seeing his side lose more ground in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Burnley on Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas' early strike had given the Gunners the lead but that was cancelled out when
A VLLAGE nursery is among the first in Essex to gain Montessori accreditation after a successful evaluation. The Village Montessori Nursery in Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, was awarded a plaque under the Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation scheme.
THE GENEROSITY of people across the borough has seen nearly 3,000 shoeboxes filled with much-needed items for an important charity. Members of the public, churches, schools, businesses and community organisations in Snaresbrook, South Woodford, Wanstead
A MAN has been convicted following the seizure of the UK's largest drugs haul – enough to supply the demand of 8,000 users, according to police. Abdul Matalib Shammin Rob, 30, of Cavendish Gardens in Ilford, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply
HEAVY snowfall is forecast tonight, with up to 10cm predicted to fall in some areas. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning and said snow showers could result in around 5cm accumulating in low areas, with up to 10cm over hills. Snow
STORIES, performance and pie-throwing were all on the cards when an after-school club held its last session of the year. Kidz Club, at Grosvenor Hall, in Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, decided to wind-up for 2009 on a high note and held a showcase evening
HEAVY snowfall is forecast tonight, with up to 10cm predicted to fall in some areas. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning and said snow showers could result in around 5cm accumulating in low areas, with up to 10cm over hills. Snow
HEAVY snow is forecast tonight, with up to 10cm predicted to fall in some areas. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning and said snow showers could result in around 5cm accumulating in low areas, with up to 10cm over hills.
A CHARITY which helps children in Africa received a visit from a local MP in support. The One Life charity run by Elena Utton from her home in Chingford has raised has raised more than £105,000 in six years to help children, many of whom are
A PROJECT is underway to help to get women into construction jobs on the Olympic site. Women into Construction project has created training and employment opportunities for women on the Olympic Park construction site. Women are under-represented
A SHOPPING service to help people with mobility problems has celebrated its 10th birthday. Shopmobility opened in Selbourne Walk, in Walthamstow, ten years ago and has since helped hundreds of older and disabled people by lending them electric scooters
THERE IS no Christmas cheer at Leyton FC as the club endures what insiders say are its darkest ever days. If the Ryman Division One North outfit are Santa’s sleigh, then there is a force-nine gale blowing which is buffeting it from all directions
BANCROFT’S School has been establishing itself as a Jack of all trades and a master of all, after several impressive displays at national and international level in a number of pursuits. The Woodford Green school’s hockey, netball and trampolining
WEST HAM are in desperate need of some festive cheer. So the very last thing they need is the sight of the Premier League's leaders making their way to Upton Park, keen to re-exert their authority after a recent blip in form. Yet that is
West Ham v Chelsea Upton Park Sunday, 4pm Last meeting: West Ham 0-1 Chelsea (25-04-09). Solomon Kalou's second-half strike sealed the points for Chelsea towards the end of last season. The Hammers' frontline then was unrecognisable to the one now
WHEN Dagenham & Redbridge clash with Rotherham United on Saturday the tie will see two of the sharpest strikers in League Two do battle. Paul Benson, with 11 goals for the Daggers this season, has not been as un-erring as his rival Adam La Fondre, who
THERE was more than just bad habits that refused to go away for Orient on Saturday. There was another former player who returned to his old stomping ground to stick the knife into Geraint Williams’ side and leave them hovering precariously above the
PERFORMERS representing the borough's best talent will bid to win a share of £50,000 for charity at the annual New Year Parade in London. On January 1, a troupe of entertainers collectively known as 'Pride of Redbridge' will represent the borough during
