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From left: John Clifftonwith a second homless man who claims to have had his sleeping bag taken and Rita Chadha outside Ilford Police Station

Charities hit back at police over ‘homeless sleeping bags’ incident

Two charity chiefs have responded to the statement made by Redbridge’s borough commander following an Ilford Recorder article on homelessness, accusing police of “perpetuating a stereotype of the homeless”.

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Game store manager Steve Walker organised and evening of competitions and prizes

Game store in Exchange Ilford rewards customers with after-hours ‘lock-in’ event

The Game store in The Exchange Ilford, made sure it had a captive audience with an after-hours “lock-in” last week.

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Artist Tomasz Wlodarczyk with his stained glass work at the bathroom shop in Hermon Hill where it is on display

Cash award will make next year’s Wanstead Art Trail best ever – chairman

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 and South Woodford post offices to strike for fifth time

Barkingside Post Office and South Woodford Post Office may be closed on Tuesday in another wave of strike action across the country.

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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.

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(l-r) A family friend, Sue Webster and bereavement sister Noreen Stephens

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.

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Private members club with ‘Indian dancing’ could open in Goodmayes

A private members club with “Indian dancing” could open in Goodmayes.

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The firefighters on the fourth leg of their charity bike ride, in Scotland.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lots of rubbish during the litter pick

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.

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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.

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Matt Goddin and Mira Vogel of Barkingside 21 at the defunct air quality station at Fullwell Cross roundabout (credit - Barkingside 21)

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.

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Police activity close to the scene where soldier Lee Rigby was attacked and killed in John Wilson Street, Woolwich. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

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.

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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.

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Firefighters attend the fire in High Road, Ilford.

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.

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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.

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Chadwell Heath residents are living in “absolute chaos” after a primary school expansion forced teachers and parents to park in a nearby street due to a lack of car park space.

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.

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Adam Jaskowiak had his sleeping bag taken by Redbridge Police

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.

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Colleague James Browning and Sam Rason with an SSTL satellite.

Goodmayes-born space engineer reaching for the stars with work on pioneering satellites

Sam Rason really is reaching for the stars. The 28-year-old works for a satellite company that manufactures spacecraft.

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Penguin Ricky the Rockhopper being weighed at London Zoo. The birds put on weight in preparation for the summer months. Picture: ZSL

London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does

Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.

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