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Ilford paramedic awarded in Queen’s Birthday Honours talks of 46 years saving lives
A paramedic who saved lives in the London Ambulance Service for 46 years insists he is “nothing special” despite being awarded for his incredible work in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Disability campaigners challenge ‘accessible’ Crossrail posters
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is handling a complaint about Crossrail adverts describing the new line as “accessible”, despite Seven Kings station and six others having no disabled access.
Close to 2,000 people enjoy guide dog training school open day in Woodford Green
Everyday sounds became “alien” for visitors when they got the chance to experience what it is like to rely on the help of a guide dog at a special open day in Woodford Green.
Cyclists head from Hainault into Essex countryside for charity
More than 600 cyclists joined an amateur ride from Hainault into the Essex countryside for charity on Sunday.
Ilford station tazer wielding duo arrested
Two men were arrested after wielding a stun gun during rush hour at a train station.
MP Iain Duncan Smith will stand in Woodford Green seat at 2015 general election
MP Iain Duncan Smith will stand again in the Chingford and Woodford Green seat at the next general election.
Redbridge doctors ask residents to help stop £40m loss through unwanted medicine
Redbridge doctors are asking residents to help stop millions of pounds of medicine being wasted every year.
Ilford man sentenced to five years in prison for possessing petrol bombs during 2011 London riots
An Ilford man has been sentenced to five years after possessing petrol bombs and being chased from a police station during the 2011 London riots.
Cherry Tree Cafe in Wanstead supporting people with learning disabilities gets official opening
A Wanstead café which will train and employ people with learning disabilities and autism had its official opening on Friday.
Hindu temple holds art exhibition for birthday of Swami Vivekananda
One of the most influential figures during the last century for India is the subject of an exhibition and three days of celebrations at a temple.
Police appealing for information after burglary at Woodford Green home
Police are appealing for information after a Woodford Green home was burgled on Saturday.
Charity’s ‘aspiration’ to open shop in Ilford becomes a reality
Shoppers looking for a bargain are in for a treat as Saint Francis Hospice has opened its first charity shop in Ilford.
Want to get fit for the summer? How about joining this lot in Valentines Park?
What do you get if you put a Christian, Muslim, Jew and Sikh in a park together? The interfaith park run of course.
Visitors enjoy sing-song and afternoon tea at South Woodford Library
Visitors to South Woodford Library enjoyed afternoon tea and a sing-song as part of its Golden Years programme.
‘I thought I was safe - then they raped me’: Girl tells of alleged sex ring attack
A teenage girl thought she was escaping an argument when she got into a car with a Chadwell Heath man – but he took her to a house and raped her, a court heard today.
Ten chicks graduate from Fullwood Primary School, Ilford
The birth of ten chicks in an Ilford primary school was a great way for reception pupils to become actively involved in the farm topic which they have been working on.
‘Worst experience of my life’: Ilford MP defies fear of heights for charity skydive
An intrepid MP threw himself out of a plane for a charity skydive on Sunday - despite being afraid of heights.
Redbridge Businesses Against Crime win award for work over last decade
A business partnership in Redbridge working towards cutting crime for the past 10 years has been acknowledged with a special award for the work it does alongside police.
Valentines Park playground with interactive mobile phone technology is opened
A hi-tech playground in Valentines Park has been officially opened after being delayed by over-runnning work.
Volunteers make a positive change with a Goodmayes litter pick
There was nothing rubbish about the barbecue held on Sunday to reward the heroic efforts of a merry band of litter pickers.
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