WALTHAMSTOW Stadium is set to be turned into a housing estate after the Mayor of London approved controversial development plans. Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that the stadium was an "acceptable" loss considering the benefits he claimed London &
A GANG of men broke into a house and sprayed its occupants with a pepper spray-like irritant. It happened in Markhouse Avenue, Walthamstow, at 1.50am today (Tuesday October 30). Three men used the spray after demanding the house's occupants
A FORMER Royal Marine will attempt to break the world record for the fastest ever speed march marathon. David Lawrence, 53, of New Wanstead, who retired from the forces in 1987 and became a policeman, will join a team of serving marines on the challenge
MUSIC inspired a fundraiser to run a half marathon for a children's charity. Simon Perlaki, 42, of Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, ran the 13-mile course around London in two hours on Sunday. Along with friend Ed Keeble, he raised around £700
AS AMERICANS prepare to cast their vote for president, the Guardian spoke to residents of Woodford County, Illinois and Epping, New Hampshire, to find out whether they think Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney will emerge victorious. Woodford
SKATERS and BMX bike riders can try out the ramps at a temporary skate park being set up on Friday. There will be 10 ramps set up in the car park of Roding Valley High School in Brook Road, Loughton, between 11am and 4pm. Beginners will also
RESIDENTS have called on a hospital to honour its promise made eight years ago over the dismantling of a "temporary" car park next to their homes. Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone applied for permission to tarmac on the green patch of land
FITNESS fans who want to work out for free will be shown how to use outdoor gym equipment during a series of drop-in sessions. The kit at Love Lane park, Ongar, has been funded by the town council, Essex County Council, Essex Playing Field Association
A 63-YEAR-OLD has been accused of causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving. Jonathan Baird, 63, of Margaret Avenue, Chingford, has been charged with killing Frank Mugisha, 41, from Enfield. He became the fifth cyclist to die on London's
OCTOBER has proved to be a nightmare of a month, if you consider the number of games our small squad as had to endure. It’s not saying they were ‘running on empty’ against the Sky Blues last Saturday, but against an improving side, they were probably
THE leading professional body of world darts is aiming to raise at least £100,000 in a year for a children's hospice. Haven House Children's Hospice in High Road, Woodford Green, has signed a partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation.
THE future of Wanstead and Woodford police stations remains uncertain after the Metropolitan Police announced plans to sell off Scotland Yard to cut costs. The flagship headquarters in central London has been earmarked for sale along with five
A MUSIC festival in support of an under-threat pub was so well attended this week it almost ran out of beer. Yes, congratulations to the organisers of 'Birkfest', a hugely successful day at the Birkbeck Tavern in Leytonstone on Sunday (October
LARGE banners celebrating the Olympics could become a permanent fixture to enable Redbridge Council to advertise its services. The authority is seeking to retain 204 banners across the borough, including 40 in the conservation area of Wanstead
A CRUISE ship carrying a councillor and his elderly mother was hit by Hurricane Sandy as it began wreaking havoc on the east coast of America. Extreme winds and rain left a trail of devastation, with 16 reported deaths, large parts of New York
Old Loughtonians’ men and women both went up against their respective league leaders last weekend and endured frustrating afternoons. Loughts ladies were forced to share the spoils with table toppers Harleston Magpies as they played out a 1-1 home
FAMILIES are calling for their ‘minefield’ road to be fixed after a cyclist was airlifted to hospital following a crash. The man, who is in his 40s, broke his cheekbone and suffered cuts and bruises after coming off his bike in Berwick Lane, Stanford
A BAKERY has been shut down after inspectors found it infested with rats and mice. Environmental Health staff made the grisly discovery at Aadams Bagel Bakery in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, last Wednesday (October 24). They found a dead mouse
PERMISSION is being sought to bring back a much-loved green space back into community use as a conservation group prepares a potential legal challenge to development on the site. Evergreen Field, adjacent to Christchurch Green in High Street, Wanstead
A HOSPITAL trust must pay millions of pounds to the family of a baby girl left severely brain damaged due to mistakes by maternity staff - a month after it was forced into a massive pay out due to a similar blunder on the same ward. The girl was
A 60-year-old woman was taken to hospital this morning after being hit by a car while crossing the road. London Ambulance were called at 8.45am to the junction of Woodbine Place and High Street in Wanstead and treated a woman for minor injuries
THE owner of Wanstead Flats has moved to reassure the community over fears a firework display could cause lasting damage to an area used for a temporary police base. A 35,000 sq ft area of the green space has recently been re-seeded after the controversial
A DECISION on whether Walthamstow Stadium will be turned into a housing estate is to be announced later today. Mayor of London Boris Johnson is due to approve or refuse housing developer London & Quadrant's (L&Q) proposed 294-home housing development
Tottenham could make a sensational move for unsettled Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window. The Bosnia-Herzegovina international has voiced his disillusionment with life on the bench under Roberto Mancini and that has
A SIGNED T-shirt by TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent helped Halloween party-goers raise money for a tennis club. The t-shirt along with Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard's boots helped raise £300 at a silent auction. In total £2,000 was raised
TRAFFIC on the A12 near the Green Man roundabout in Leytonstone is moving slowly after an earlier blockage. The broken down van on the southbound carriageway of the road was removed about 20 minutes ago, but traffic is backed up. Click here
YOUNG dancers made a splash at a national competition where they picked up four trophies. Groups from the Streetz Ahead dance school, which meets at Waltham Abbey Community Centre in the Crooked Mile, picked up two first place gongs, one award
A CRICKET club is to host an evening of African drumming this weekend with workshops and live performances. Residents of all ages are invited to the event, on Saturday (November 3) between 7.30pm and 11.30pm, at Walthamstow Cricket Club in Greenway
