Looking at the creation of Metropolitan Essex

A NEW book about the history of west Essex and the creation of the Greater London Boroughs has been released.
Metropolitan Essex, written by Andrew Summers and John Debenham, the team behind the Essex Hundred stories, focuses on the evolution of... read on

Boris blasted over air stats

BORIS Johnson's strategy on clean air has been slammed after a report indicated that new taxis are polluting the air more than older models. read on...

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School place shortage crisis

LONDON boroughs are facing a chronic shortage of primary school places. read on...

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Benefit changes prompt call for food bank

DEMAND for a community food bank is on the increase because of changes to Government benefits, says a charity worker. read on...

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Historic areas are protected

PARTS of Leyton town centre have been made into a conservation area by Waltham Forest Council. read on...

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Under 13s lift cup

Havering District 2 Newham District 0

Skipper Jamal Balogun was the toast of the borough on Saturday after leading the U13 Havering District Football Team to a 2-0 win over East London rivals Newham in the London Cup Final.
It is a record of remarkable consistency that has seen the team win the Essex District League twice, become Essex Cup champions in 2012 and in the current season secure the London Cup. Only the National Cup remains elusive having narrowly lost in the quarter final earlier in the year to Aston from Birmingham.
Havering had progressed through to the London final beating Croydon 2-0 in the quarter finals and Tower Hamlets 4-0 in the semis. On each occasion their distinctive passing style was good enough to overcome strong opponents and enabled them to complete the task without conceding a single goal in the competition.
The final itself proved to be an exciting affair at Dagenham and Redbridge’s Victoria Road Ground with Havering dominating the... read on

Vortex Hammers meet cancelled

After overnight rain and with a forecast for continued wet weather all day and temperatures in low single figures the Vortex Hammers meeting with Cove... read on

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Grassroots football in good shape

Essex County FA Chief Executive Phil Sammons has claimed that local football is “in a much better place than many would perceive” during his address w... read on

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Under 21s division to be formed

Players aged 16 and over in Essex have a new option for their football next season as discussions between the Essex County FA and other interested par... read on

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Essex sign Kiwi opener

Essex have announced the signing of New Zealand Test player Hamish Rutherford.
The 24 year-old joins the County as a replacement for Rob Quiney, ... read on

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