Local news from Redbridge and the surrounding area

Proposals to co-ordinate Xmas lighting welcomed

1:17pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Proposals to co-ordinate the planning and funding of Christmas lights across the borough have been welcomed by councillors.

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Evening of magic at Memorial Hall

1:02pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Enjoy a magical evening and a tasty supper in a church hall.

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WI flamenco night at church

12:53pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The Wanstead branch of the Women’s Institute will host an evening of flamenco dancing to raise money for charity.

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Family donate £60,000 to hospice in memory of son

12:33pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A family has raised over £60,000 to employ a Bereavement Sister at a children’s hospice in his memory of their son.

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£4k of tools stolen from builder's van

12:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Building tools worth almost £4,000 were stolen from a workman's van.

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Wanstead parking compromise agreed at packed meeting

11:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The community turned out in force as compromise changes to parking restrictions which have divided Wanstead were rubberstamped.

• Parking permit scheme changes to be discussed
• Divisions over CPZ deepen as review process begins

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New recycled bicycle scheme

11:15am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A new scheme is being launched giving residents the chance to buy second-hand bicycles at low prices while also supporting the homeless.

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Area around Green to benefit from £150,000 upgrade

10:19am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A small shopping parade next to a green will benefit from £150,000 of improvements.

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Police teams are understaffed

10:10am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Two Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) police wards are short-staffed, it has emerged.

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Alternative police contact points proposed ahead of station closure

10:11am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wanstead House or The Allan Burgess Centre could be used as police contact points when Wanstead Police Station closes.

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Parking by station to be reviewed

9:43am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Parking restrictions by a station are to be reviewed.

• Changes to parking restrictions proposed

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Children's play at library

4:52pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A popular children's book will be brought to life in a play at a library.

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Cartoon workshop at library

4:47pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Children can pick up some tips from an artist at a comics workshop.

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Weekly local music gigs round-up

12:54pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Acoustic act Half-Crownstreet play Loughton Folk Club on Thursday (May 23).

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Youth centre suddenly closed due to 'health and safety issue'

10:46am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A youth centre has suddenly been closed by the council due to a "health and safety issue".

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