Art trail grows

THE number of people getting involved in Wanstead’s biggest week long free event is growing.

Hundreds of artists have now signed up to take part in Wanstead’s art festival starting on September 19.

Shops, businesses, pubs and commun... read on

Makeover for library

MAJOR improvements are on the cards for Fulwell Cross Library.

The plans include a brand new children’s centre with work set to begin on the project later this year.

There will be a ... read on

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New support group formed

A WOMAN is calling on people who suffer from bowel problems to come along to a new support group.

Diane Harman, from The Mall, Hornchurch, has helped set up the reformed South Essex Branch of... read on

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Water polo arena gets the go-ahead

THE water polo arena is set to make a splash after being given the go-ahead.

Olympic Delivery Authority’s planning committee approved plans for the temporary arena, with a distinctive sloping... read on

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STIs rise in London boroughs

LONDON boroughs have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England according to figures released by the Health Protection Agency.

In the first year of detailed local ... read on

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Team go to Scotland looking for change in fortunes

A MOTOR RACING team from Essex is hoping to just make a race as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship makes its annual journey to Scotland this weekend.

AmD Milltek suffered disappo... read on

City back to winning ways, but Thurrock still looking for win

CHELMSFORD City got back to winning ways on Bank Holiday Monday in Blue Square South after beating Dartford 2-0 at the Melbourne Stadium.

After suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Braintr... read on

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Efficient Orient progress

LEYTON ORIENT boss Russell Slade enjoyed a happy return to the south coast after goals from former Seagulls’ favourite, Dean Cox, and Ryan Jarvis sent the east Londoners into the next round of the Joh... read on

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Daggers lose at Valley

DAGENHAM & Redbridge were hit by a double-whammy by Charlton Athletic on Tuesday.

First their London rivals snapped up striker Paul Benson for an undisclosed fee and then dumped the Daggers o... read on

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Sturrock takes solace as Blues go through

BLUES boss Paul Sturrock sat in the changing rooms as his son fired in the winning spot kick in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Gillingham on Tuesday night.

The Scot was not pleased with his... read on

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