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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.
Courageous chef came close to catching Woodford Green robbers who hit jewellers in daytime raid
A courageous chef came close to catching a robber who fled a Woodford Green jewellers after a daytime raid.
Discovery of Legionella bacteria forces closure of Wanstead Youth Centre
Wanstead Youth Centre has been closed and is expected to remain shut for the next two weeks after Legionella bacteria were found in its water system.
Two crashes cause A406 traffic from Redbridge to Ilford
Two accidents on the A406 are causing traffic tailbacks from Redbridge roundabout to Ilford.
“At risk” Woodford Bridge conservation area could be subject to changes
The boundaries of an “at risk” conservation area could be changed and shop fronts and footpaths improved if plans go ahead.
Man and woman hurt in traffic collision in Chadwell Heath Lane
A man and woman in their 20s were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Chadwell Heath last night.
Boy, 16, charged with grievous bodily harm after Hainault stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Hainault on Monday.
Around £4,000 of power tools stolen from van in Gants Hill
Nearly £4,000 worth of power tools were stolen from a van in Gants Hill between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Parking restrictions in ‘vibrant’ Woodford shopping area could be reviewed
A “vibrant shopping area” close to Woodford Tube station could have its parking restrictions reviewed, despite some councillors believing it could lead to commuters leaving their car “all day”.
Pressure mounting on Boris Johnson to speed up improvements at Newbury Park death junction
Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson to speed up safety improvements at the junction where young mum Jothi Sriskandapalan died last week.
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Redbridge Police visiting mosques and ‘vulnerable’ premises following Woolwich attack
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