Firefighters appear to have quickly contained a grass fire at Hollow Ponds close to the scene of a similar devastating blaze earlier this summer. Around one hectare of shrubland and trees at the scenic spot has been destroyed by the fire, which
First XI Premier Division Walthamstow suffered a 19-run loss to third-placed Scintilla after they bowled the opposition out for 248 on Saturday. In response, Walthamstow could only manage to reach 229 before they were skittled out. Walthamstow
Third XI Premier Division Wanstead & Snaresbrook Thirds were unable to seal the title as they suffered a disappointing 194-run defeat to second-placed Ilford. Wanstead still lead Ilford by 17 points but the loss means the title race goes
A name has been chosen for a new £1million children's area at Fairlop Waters Country Park following a public appeal for suggestions. Redbridge Council has announced that the indoor facility, due to open this autumn or winter, will be called the
A wildfire has broken out in an area of forest where 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in July. Firefighters are currently tackling the fire at Hollow Ponds, off Whipps Cross Road in Leytonstone. Around one hectare of trees and shrubland is
First XI Premier Division A comprehensive ten-wicket win over Ilford means Wanstead & Snaresbrook will go head-to-head against league leaders Shenfield on Saturday, knowing only a win will see them retain the title. Wanstead trail Shenfield
A parish council is seeking advice from the top of Essex Police following a shooting on a nearby travellers’ site. Stapleford Abbotts Parish Council has expressed concern for residents after the incident in Goatswood Lane, Navestock, last Tuesday
More than 30 staff at a media company faced the chop today as they showed support for a colleague. Both men and women braved the barber’s chair at Media 10 Limited, Loughton, earlier, in support of a member of staff who is currently undergoing
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo is to be screened in a Leytonstone church. The event, Urban Wandering – Film and the London Landscape, is comprised of film and documentary screenings, talks and panel discussions throughout east London. On September
There are severe delays on the London Overground between Gospel Oak and Barking due to a faulty train at Gospel Oak.
A glamorous 30-year-old hairdresser had a close shave while raising money for charity. Danielle Lucas shaved off her blond locks for Breast Cancer Care in front of 582 people at a special event at The Fountain pub in Station Road, Chingford, on
A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of sending offensive messages to a police officer. Yesterday William Cooper, of Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey, was fined £115 and given an 18 month conditional discharge at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.
A giant walking heart paraded down Wanstead High Street yesterday as part of a new campaign to encourage residents to donate to a charity shop. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) branch in the road wants to collect 2,000 bags of donations this
Russell Slade admitted he would much rather be playing this weekend after the League One leaders’ match against Notts County was postponed. International call-ups for the visitors means Saturday’s clash has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September
The last of the summer’s Big Weekender gets underway on Saturday. The green-themed Leytonstone Big Weekender gives revellers a chance to enjoy themselves in the streets of Leyton with a long list of musical guests, activities and entertainment.
The man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in her 20s remains in custody. Police successfully applied for more time to question a 33-year-old yesterday. He was arrested when the body of the woman was found in a property
Redbridge has been promised substantial funding to improve facilities for cycling, despite a council bid for cash being rejected. The borough was not placed on a shortlist of areas in line for a share of money available under the Mayor of London
Police have released images of people they are looking for in relation to unsolved crimes. Members of the public can scroll through a selection of photographs here and report any information they have to the police by quoting the image reference
East London’s ‘friendliest’ amateur drama group is celebrating 30 years of entertaining the community. The pioneering Woodhouse Players, who rehearse at Welsh Church Hall in High Road, Leytonstone, will present a production of Anya Reiss’s The
Guitar hero Deke Leonard, of progressive rock band Man, is the guest of Walthamstow's 17Blues Club on Friday September 13. He'll be there as part of his 'in conversation' tour, and will speak about his career interspersed with songs.
Police are to give the public a rare behind-the scenes look at what goes on inside a police station. Chingford police station will open its doors on Sunday September 22, from 10am until 3pm, when visitors can take a tour of the station and ask
A bereaved brother has been recognised for raising over £18,000 in memory of his younger sibling who was lost to Leukemia last year. Jonathan Taffs, of Sawbridgeworth, came runner-up in Heart UK’s competition to look for the UK’s most inspiring
A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released on police bail. On July 31, a woman in her twenties was attacked as she walked along the Lee Valley path near Highbridge Street, Watham Abbey, between 7.30pm and 8pm.
Chingford and Woodford Green MP Iain Duncan Smith is under fire today following criticisms of how welfare reforms are being implemented. The National Audit Office today said there had been a “risky” use of untested methods to meet a short timescale
An annual show will mark the end of summer with flowers, photography and homemade treats. On Saturday Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society will exhibit extravagant arrangements from both adults and children while giving visitors the opportunity
An African Pygmy hedgehog was found curled up in a bag of clothes donated to a charity shop. The very unusual discovery was made by a shocked volunteer at the British Heart Foundation shop in High Street, Walthamstow, last week. Louise Harbour
The health trust which runs Whipps Cross Hospital scored below the national average on almost all areas of cancer patient care and support, according to a national survey. Barts Health Trust performed most poorly in areas of providing full information
A nursery in Goodmayes has been rated good by Ofsted. Zig Zags, in Wellwood Road, was praised by the education watchdog for its staff, the progress made by children and its level of care for those with special needs. However Ofsted said
Three boys charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in Walthamstow appeared in court yesterday. The trio, all schoolmates aged 17, are due to return to Snaresbrook Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on October 4. Two of the boys
The owners of a care home in Wanstead have applied for permission to expand it. They want to increase the capacity of The Chestnuts, in Cambridge Park, from 50 to 62 by building an extension, along with extra parking. Two residents living
Detectives have named a shooting suspect as Essex’s most wanted man as the hunt for him intensifies. Francis O’Donoghue is on the run from police after two men were shot on a travellers’ site on the border of Stapleford Abbotts. The 27-year-old
The trust which runs Whipps Cross University Hospital has been ranked second worst in England following a survey of cancer patients. Charity Macmillan Cancer Support analysed data from the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, which gathered
An attempted smash and grab robbery early this morning has resulted in five arrests. Shortly after midnight four men armed with axes and hammers were seen approaching a jewellers on the ground floor of Stratford’s Westfield Shopping Centre.
Neighbours are in shock after a “bubbly and strong” young woman was found dead in her home on Tuesday. Police are treating the death as suspicious and a 33-year-old man was arrested at the property in Grove Green Road, Leyton. A woman who identified
