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Next year’s Wanstead Art Trail is set to be the best ever according to organisers, after they were awarded more than £500.
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Barkingside Post Office and South Woodford Post Office may be closed on Tuesday in another wave of strike action across the country.
Redbridge businesses ‘will not be able to grow’ under new planning laws - chamber of commerce
There are fears Redbridge businesses “will not be able to grow” if office space is eaten up by housing developments when planning laws are relaxed later this month.
Generosity of parents of 10-year-old brain tumour victim helps Woodford Green hospice
The generosity of parents whose 10-year-old son died of a brain tumour has meant a Woodford Green children’s hospice has been able to hire a bereavement sister.
Private members club with ‘Indian dancing’ could open in Goodmayes
A private members club with “Indian dancing” could open in Goodmayes.
Ilford firefighters battle through wind and rain in 200 mile charity bike ride
Four Ilford firefighters have pedalled to the far reaches of England as part of a charity cycle ride around the country.
Gang who used “gratuitous violence” jailed after South Woodford robbery
A gang which used “gratuitous violence” to intimidate victims has been jailed following a spate of armed robberies.
Police will keep a watchful eye over homes while owners are on holiday during Ilford trial scheme
A new police scheme aiming to stop burglars capitalising on the summer holidays and hitting homes while owners are away is being trialled in Ilford.
Chigwell holidaygoer who received ‘fake’ tickets from Barkingside travel agent shares experience on BBC1 show
A customer who received “fake” holiday tickets from a Barkingside travel agent has appeared on a BBC1 show talking about his experience.
Scouts organise Newbury Park litter pick - 20 years after their last clear up
There was nothing rubbish about the litter clearing exercise carried out by more than 50 people in Newbury Park.
Redbridge Police visiting mosques and ‘vulnerable’ premises following Woolwich attack
Redbridge Police are visiting “vulnerable premises”, including mosques, today following yesterday’s attack in Woolwich.
Community group Barkingside 21 calls on Redbridge councillors to back cleaner air policies
A community group called on area three councillors to support measures to improve the quality of the air people breathe as they make their way around Barkingside.
Redbridge faith leaders appeal for calm and unity after Woolwich terrorist attack
Redbridge faith leaders have condemned the “barbaric” attack on a British soldier in Woolwich yesterday and appealed for calm and unity.
Changes to Wanstead controlled parking zone welcomed by residents
The parking war that has raged in Wanstead village came to an almost amicable conclusion on Monday night, with residents agreeing to proposed changes.
Firefighters tackle car fire in High Road, Ilford
Firefighters were called to reports of a car alight underneath a block of flats in High Road, Ilford this afternoon.
Council paying £26million a year for emergency housing for Redbridge homeless
A staggering £26million was spent on temporary accommodation for homeless residents by Redbridge Council last year – and the figure could rise as the housing crisis deepens.
School parking making life a misery for angry Chadwell Heath residents
Residents are living in “absolute chaos” after a primary school expansion in Chadwell Heath forced teachers and parents to park in a nearby street.
Police swoop on the homeless taking sleeping bags and food parcels in co-ordinated raids in Redbridge
Police swooped on the homeless, grabbing sleeping bags and food parcels donated by the public, in co-ordinated raids around the borough.
Monkhams and Roding wards are ‘understaffed’ but new officers promised
Police operating in two Redbridge wards are currently “understaffed” but are expecting new officers to start in the summer.
Schoolgirls ‘tried to stop bleeding’ with first aid on Hainault stabbing victim
Three children who witnessed a horrific stabbing in a Hainault park on Monday may have saved the victim’s life with first aid skills learnt at school.
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Green tongue-Health problem.
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Car thefts
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sponsored walk
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new windows
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Vinyl Records
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Redbridge Police issue statement on confiscation of homeless sleeping bags
Redbridge police have issued a statement following reports that officers had confiscated sleeping bags and food from homeless people.
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