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  • The day a bicycle helmet saved my life

    It was as serene a moment as I have enjoyed for some time. Lying on the gravel track, I could hear the birds warbling as the gentle breeze wafted across my body. I thought that now would be an opportune moment for a doze. Coming to a few seconds later

  • Embleton bemoans second-half defensive performance

    Ross Embleton bemoaned Leyton Orient’s defending after they let a 2-1 lead slip to lose 3-2 at home to Crawley Town. Orient twice took the lead through Josh Wright and then Lee Angol, but a Nathan Ferguson goal in between those kept Crawley in

  • Does buying rounds make us drink more?

    A third (31%) of drinkers in the East of England drink more than they intended because they were encouraged by others, reveals a new study by independent alcohol education charity, Drinkaware. Nearly a third (27%) of adults, who drink in the region

  • Haller bags brace as Hammers beat Hornets

    West Ham's record signing Sebastien Haller scored a brace to secure a 3-1 win and condemn Watford to a third-successive Premier League defeat this season. Captain Mark Noble converted from the penalty spot inside the opening minutes before Andre

  • O's suffer first home loss against Crawley

    Leyton Orient suffered their first home defeat of the season as Crawley Town took all three points in an entertaining 3-2 win for the visitors. Josh Wright’s screamer put the O’s in front before Nathan Ferguson rattled home a loose ball to ensure

  • Children's charities benefit from Children in Need cash

    Three projects in Waltham Forest are set to receive a huge cash boost from Children in Need. A total of £305,264 has been allocated through the charity’s main grants programme, and means that along with other projects, the BBC Children in Need currently

  • Actors return with tribute to iconic comedy duo

    Highly acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, talented actors Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens return with An Evening of Eric & Ern on a UK tour. Crammed full of renditions of those famous

  • Man 21, and girl, 16, die after car smashes into tree

    A 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man have died and two teenagers have life threatening injuries after a BMW crashed into a tree in the middle of the night. Essex Police has confirmed two people died at the scene of the crash, which took place