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The picket line at Barkingside post office during a strike earlier this year.

Strike number six planned at Barkingside and South Woodford post offices over franchise plans

Another two strikes are planned for Barkingside and South Woodford post offices as the dispute between management and a union rumbles on.

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New fines to ‘improve’ A&E departments could cost Redbridge hospital trust thousands

Harsh new fines brought in by the government to “improve” A&E departments could cost a debt-wridden Redbridge hospital trust hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Inquest hears of ‘incredible’ loss of 28-year-old motorcyclist on A406 near Redbridge roundabout

The death of a 28-year-old electrician who died after he crashed his motorbike into a broken down car was an “incredible loss of life”, an inquest has heard.

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The scene outside the Bridge Convenience Store after a water pipe burst

VIDEO - Burst water main pipe eight properties in Woodford Bridge

Eight properties have been flooded in Woodford Bridge after a water pipe burst this morning.

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Hassin Azeem (left) and Deen Alam (right) racing in the Aldborough E-ACT Free School's first ever sports day.

Free school holds first ever sports day - despite not having a field

A Seven Kings primary school held its first ever sports day on Saturday.

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Education centre opening


(from left to right)  Lucia Anandarajan ,Anthony Anandarajan, Councillor Gurdial Bhamra, Christella Anandarajan and Dillon Anandarajan

Want your kids to pass their exams early? Ilford education centre claims to help

Ambitious students aiming to achieve the highest grades as early as possible are sure to be lured in by the promises of a private tuition centre which opened on Friday.

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Kevin Walker has saved lives in the London Ambulance Service for 46 years.

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.

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Disability campaigners challenge ‘accessible’ Crossrail posters

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is handling a complaint about Network Rail adverts describing Crossrail as “accessible”, despite Seven Kings station and six others having no disabled access.

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TOWIE stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright at the show with Dave Kent and Star Wars storm troopers

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.

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Riders at the Essex county bike ride set off from Redbridge Cycling Centre

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.

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Ilford station tazer wielding duo arrested

Two men were arrested for allegedly wielding a stun gun during rush hour at a train station.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(l-r) Arwen Duncan,Robert Allen, and Sophie Kumar

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.

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Temple visitors build a Shivling to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda

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.

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Police appealing for information after burglary at Woodford Green home

Police are appealing for information after a Woodford Green home was burgled on Saturday.

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Saint Francis Hospice’s new shop opens in Ilford 

Redbridge Mayor Cllr Felicity Banks and Ilford North MP Lee Scott

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.

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Sikh interfaith run in Valentines Park, 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.

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Afternoon tea and sing-song for Golden Years group with performer Nick Spokes

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.

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Unity Square was

Ten years on, what happened to Ilford’s ambitious Unity Square project, and was it needed?

Ten years ago, plans for an impressive multi-million pound project which was set to transform Ilford Town Centre and mark the “rebirth” of the area, were revealed to residents.

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Wood you believe it? Rescue full of coincidences

A series of “unbelievable” coincidences saw a firefighter named Woods rescue a tree surgeon from Woodland Way in Petts Wood.

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