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Developer rejects a bid to save track

A ‘SERIOUS’ bid to purchase Walthamstow Greyhound Track from developers has been rejected.

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Lights, camera, action as film festival begins

FANS of the silver screen are being invited to attend a special festival and choose their pick of the movies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Call to ban attack dogs

TWO people badly injured by dogs were among those supporting the Deputy Mayor for Policing’s demand for Government action on dangerous animals.

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Service change helps adults receiving care

ADULTS who receive care services will get more choice and control over their care and support, thanks to a new cross borough service.

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Hospice benefits from glamorous polo match

THOUSANDS of pounds were raised for a local children’s hospice at an annual polo event.

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Phone theft gang is jailed

A ROMANIAN gang has been jailed following a major investigation into thefts from mobile phone shops across the country.

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Schools celebrate GCSE improvements

PUPILS across the borough collected their GCSE results on Tuesday with a number of schools boasting improved results.

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First film festival shortlist revealed

A SHORTLIST of the 15 best entries for the first ever Walthamstow International Film Festival has been revealed.

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Waltham Forest students celebrate results

STUDENTS and staff at Sir George Monoux College celebrated achieving the UK’s first A* A-Level results last Thursday.

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Get your votes in for Shehla

A WOMAN from Waltham Forest is calling on borough residents to vote for her to win a national learning award.

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Police appeal after robbery

A PHONE store was robbed after two men jumped a member of staff as he opened up for business.

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Service change to help adults receiving care

ADULTS who receive care services in Redbridge will get more choice and control over their care and support, thanks to a new cross borough service.

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Zip Oyster cards for young Londoners

YOUNG Londoners can explore the Capital on public transport without breaking the bank with a Zip Oyster card.

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V Festival a success

MORE than 85,000 festivalgoers braved torrential rain at the weekend to enjoy some of the music world’s very best talent.

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Essex prepares for a weekend of top music

THERE are just days to go until this years V Festival takes over Hylands Park in Chelmsford.

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Young journalists to get 2012 invite

YOUNGSTERS who proved to be successful as reporters at the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore are to be invited to London 2012.

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Slim chance upgrade will be finished by Christmas

TRANSPORT chiefs have admitted there is slim chance of completing the Jubilee Line upgrade by Christmas.

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