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Strong opposition to plans for two blocks of flats at Mont Rose College site in Gants Hill

Yesterday, 17:00 Roy Chacko

Plans for a proposed block of flats at the site of Mont Rose College in Eastern Avenue. Picture: KO Architects

Plans to build two blocks of flats on the Mont Rose College site in Gants Hill - the same place another development was rejected last year - are being opposed by residents and one of the ward’s councillors.

Police appeal for information on series of linked sexual assaults in Wanstead

Yesterday, 15:30 Cash Boyle

Police are seeking information on a series of linked sexual assaults in the Roding Valley Park area, Wanstead. Picture: Met Police

Police are appealing to the public for information about a series of linked sexual assaults in Wanstead.

Investigation launched after reports man attempted to kidnap two young sisters in Clayhall

Yesterday, 15:03 Roy Chacko

Two girls say that a man shouted at them to get in his car on Fullwell Avenue on Wednesday. Picture: Google Maps

Police are investigating claims that a man attempted to kidnap two young girls in Clayhall.

Jewish Care delivers special treats for Rosh Hashanah as Meals on Wheels provides 16.500 meals throughout lockdown

Yesterday, 12:10 Roy Chacko

Jewish Care volunteer Simone Silver delivering honey and cake to Meals on Wheels recipient, Sheila Penfield. Picture: Jewish Care

Since lockdown, Jewish Care’s Meals on Wheels service has provided more than 16,500 meals thanks to an army of volunteers who are now delivering special treats for Rosh Hashanah.

Charity Sindh Doctors Association UK donate laptops to Ilford primary school to help underprivileged children access remote learning

Yesterday, 10:11 Roy Chacko

Highlands Primary School's Sandeep Kaur (left) and Dr Atwal receives laptop donation from Dr Fahad Memon (centre) with Ilford South MP Sam Tarry. Picture: Dr Fahad Memon

A group of doctors donated 10 laptops to Highlands Primary School to help underprivileged children access learning remotely.

Fewer new universal credit claims made in Redbridge between July and August

Yesterday, 07:00 Cash Boyle

The latest Universal Credit figures have been released by the DWP. Picture: Chris Young

A total of 425 new claims for Universal Credit were made in Redbridge between July and August, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases at seven schools as Redbridge’s infection rate at levels not seen since April

Thu, 18:10 Roy Chacko

At least seven schools in Redbridge have confirmed coronavirus cases as the infection rate is at levels not seen since April.

At least seven schools in Redbridge have confirmed cases of coronavirus and the rate of infection is at 37 cases per 100,000 people, levels not seen since April.

No Fixed Abode: Stories of homeless deaths in Redbridge form part of new book on the national picture

Thu, 18:00 Cash Boyle

A makeshift memorial in a London underpass. Picture: Maeve McClenaghan

A new book about homelessness in the UK — documenting an investigation contributed to by the Recorder — has been published.

Hands up anyone in east London having an illicit affair... well, that’s quite a lot of you!

Thu, 15:00 Mike Brooke

Secret affair? Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA

More people are having undercover affairs in the East End than almost anywhere in London, according to the people who know about illicit relationships.

Crime & Court

Police appeal for information on series of linked sexual assaults in Wanstead

Yesterday, 15:30 Cash Boyle

Police are appealing to the public for information about a series of linked sexual assaults in Wanstead.

Investigation launched after reports man attempted to kidnap two young sisters in Clayhall

Yesterday, 15:03 Roy Chacko

Police are investigating claims that a man attempted to kidnap two young girls in Clayhall.

Man sought after assault at Chadwell Heath station

Tue, 15:58 Roy Chacko

Have you seen this man who is wanted in connection with assaulting British Transport Police at Chadwell Heath station?

Officers have released images of a man wanted in connection with an assault on security staff at Chadwell Heath station.

Wanted for murder: Detectives appeal for help tracing Lithuanian with links to Dagenham, Forest Gate and Ilford

Wanstead bicycle charity rocked by theft

Health

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases at seven schools as Redbridge’s infection rate at levels not seen since April

Thu, 18:10 Roy Chacko

At least seven schools in Redbridge have confirmed cases of coronavirus and the rate of infection is at 37 cases per 100,000 people, levels not seen since April.

Impact of coronavirus test shortage revealed as investigation finds no slots anywhere in London

Thu, 13:00 Rachael Burford

People queue up outside a walk through coronavirus testing centre. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

People with suspected coronavirus have been left unable to book a test slot anywhere in London, an investigation has found.

Three steps for helping young people to manage their asthma and avoid ending up in hospital

Wed, 07:00 Andrew Brookes

Less than half of children and young people with asthma in London have an asthma management plan or know how to use their inhaler correctly. Photo: Peter Byrne / PA Images

Health experts are encouraging simple steps to help children and young people manage their asthma and reduce the risk of ending up in hospital.

Girl, 10, with rare skin disorder who wears visor to Mayespark Primary school told she can’t wear one to protect from coronavirus

‘Covid has made people forget about meningitis’ - Woodford Green woman speaks out after losing best friend

Environment

Why Redbridge homes are in danger of being flooded with sewage - again

Saturday, September 12, 2020 Victoria Munro

An aerial view of the 2000 flood. Picture: @heliboy999/LDRS

Hundreds of homes are in danger of being flooded with sewage if a project to control the River Roding is not funded.

Op-ed: Barkingside resident and motorcycle journalist on why council’s Quiet Streets trial needs major amendments

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Barkingside resident and motorcycle journalist Bob Pickett is opposed to the Quiet Streets initiative launched by Redbridge Council. Picture: Bob Pickett

Motorcycle journalist and Barkingside South resident Bob Pickett explains why he thinks the council’s Quiet Streets trial needs some major amendments

Redbridge Council to install first Quiet Streets traffic barriers

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Victoria Munro and roy chacko

Temporary traffic barriers will be installed from September 14 until the end of the year. Picture: Redbridge Council

Redbridge Council will begin trialling its version of Waltham Forest’s “mini Holland” scheme next week after learning from the neighbouring council that it “does work”.

Temporary morgue at Wanstead Flats to be replaced by wildflower habitat

Redbridge businesses urged to take #EnginesOff pledge

Politics

Strong opposition to plans for two blocks of flats at Mont Rose College site in Gants Hill

Yesterday, 17:00 Roy Chacko

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases at seven schools as Redbridge’s infection rate at levels not seen since April

Thu, 18:10 Roy Chacko

At least seven schools in Redbridge have confirmed cases of coronavirus and the rate of infection is at 37 cases per 100,000 people, levels not seen since April.

‘It’s your right’: Young people in Redbridge among those urged to register to vote

Thu, 12:00 Jon King

Young people are among those being urged to register to vote. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Archive/PA Images

A Youth Parliament member has urged people to register to vote as part of a week-long campaign to increase voter numbers.

Quiet Streets scheme launched as residents claim it doesn’t fit Barkingside’s needs

Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal calls for investigation after being cleared of allegations against him

Education

Operation launches in Redbridge to stop young people becoming involved with gangs

Monday, September 7, 2020 Michael Cox

Detective chief inspector Seb Adjei-Addoh, who is leading Operation Riverside for the Met Police. Picture: Met Police

Police have launched an operation to prevent young people from getting involved with gangs in Redbridge as they return to school for the new term.

Redbridge Council addresses parents’ questions on schools re-opening and calls for more testing

Friday, September 4, 2020 Roy Chacko

On the eve of schools opening Redbridge Council held a virtual Q&A with parents to address their concerns. Picture: PA/Jacob King

As Redbridge schools re-open this week the council held a virtual meeting to answer parents anxieties about sending children back and what will happen if there is a Covid outbreak.

Poorer GCSE pupils in Redbridge three months behind richer classmates

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Patrick Jack, Data Reporter

New research reveals that disadvantaged GCSE students in Redbridge were 2.7 months of learning behind their better-off peers nationally in 2019. Picture: PA/Danny Lawson

Disadvantaged secondary school pupils in Redbridge are three months behind their better-off peers, new research reveals.

Opinion How TfL is making it safe for everyone to get back to school and work on public transport

Hundreds of Redbridge children given laptops by government during coronavirus lockdown

Heritage

Critics oppose Gants Hill Library plans as council announces next step of development

Friday, August 21, 2020 Cash Boyle

As Redbridge Council announce the next step in the proposed redevelopment of the Gants Hill library site, critics remain staunchly opposed to the plans. Picture: Ken Mears

A feasibility study on the Gants Hill Community Hub programme is to start next month, as plans for the current library site continue to attract controversy.

East London political figures mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre with virtual memorial

Friday, July 10, 2020 Cash Boyle

$East London political figures and faith leaders hold virtual memorial to mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre. Picture: Aiva.\Flickr (Creative Commons)$

A virtual memorial has been held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide which killed more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims.

Heritage: The cricket record that maybe never happened

Sunday, July 5, 2020

In 1932 Essex played most home games at Leyton. Picture: Lee Power

In the second of his two cricket history features, Prof Ged Martin asks: Did two Yorkshire batsmen really set a world record against Essex in 1932?

Essex v Kent in 1776: Two dead and not a ball bowled

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Flexible return to work in a safe environment is good for us all

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For the past six months, employers and employees have been adapting to ways of working from home. The green light has now been given to many people to go back to offices safely. From flexible hours and staggered starting times to deep cleaning, we’re getting ready for new ways of working.

Safety first as children return to classrooms

WARM WELCOME: Children will be socially distanced in the classroom. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

School’s in for summer – and beyond – with health experts agreeing that pupils safely returning to their studies is “positively” the right thing to do. It’s vital for all children’s welfare, not just in terms of students’ future education but also mental and physical well-being, as well as social interaction of classmates.

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