Thames Hub proposers hopeful of consultation

THE team behind proposals for a Thames Estuary airport have welcomed reports the Government will consider it in a consultation being launched in March.
The consultation will look into the impacts on existing airports at Southend and Stansted. read on

Author shares tales of journey across the world

A REDBRIDGE man who cycled, hitch hiked, flew and sailed around the world will be at a local bookshop to share tales of his travels and sign copies of his book, The Jolly Pilgrim. read on...

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Theatre’s alive with The Sound of Music

TICKETS are selling fast for a production of The Sound of Music at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford. read on...

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Drug dealer guilty of murder

A DRUG dealer has been found guilty of murdering his friend, whose dismembered body was found in a lake in Buckhurst Hill and in a garden in Loughton. read on...

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Care home ‘makes improvements’

THE DIRECTORS of Empress Lodge care home said they have made improvements to standards of care. read on...

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Newly crowned cup champions Leopards set for Basildon visit

LONDON Leopards will make their debut at Basildon’s Sporting Village on Sunday as National Cup champions after their stunning 64-63 victory against Bristol Academy Flyers last weekend.
In front of... read on

WGEL’S Solomon chalks up cross country success

A YOUNGSTER from Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies (WGEL) won his age group to win his first territorial cross country championship. read on

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Consecutive wins for Lions

LEE VALLEY Lions recorded back-to-back victories by beating Wightlink Tigers 8-6 on Saturday.
The visitors from the Isle of Wight came fast out of... read on

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Irons hammered by Tractor Boys

WEST Ham United were left shell-shocked after their 5-1 thrashing at Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday evening.
The Irons still top the ... read on

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Fleet hit for six while City draw with promotion rivals

IT WAS a terrible afternoon for Blue Square South tailenders Thurrock, who were thrashed 6-0 at second place Dartford on Saturday.
Elliot Bradbroo... read on

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