The build-up to the Blitz

“THIS morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government a final note stating that, unless we hear from them by 11 o’clock that they were prepared at once to withdraw their troops from Poland, a state of war would exist between us.... read on

Family puts GP forward for honour

A GP has been nominated as National Autistic Society Happiness Hero.

Dr Jagan John was put forward by the Hurley family, from Barking, after he helped in the diagnosis of 10-year-old Connor w... read on

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Music star goes back to his roots for directorial debut

SOUL and hip-hop star Plan B is to help put Forest Gate on the map with a new film.

Principal photography on ill Manors, which is written and directed by Plan B (aka Ben Drew) began last week... read on

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Do not pick the funghi

IF you go down to the woods today, then you better not pick the funghi.

The City of London corporation, which owns and manages Epping Forest, has issued a reminder that picking funghi contrav... read on

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Boris unveils long-awaited village sign

IT’S been 968 years in the making, but a village has finally got its own sign.

Havering-atte-Bower’s sign on the village green, was unveiled by Mayor of London Boris Johnson on Friday.
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Best result of the season for Thurrock team

A LONG trip to Scotland proved worthwhile for a motor racing from Thurrock.

AmD Milltek Racing.com joined the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship’s annual visit to Knockhill earlier t... read on

Woodford just miss out in retaining trophy

WOODFORD Green with Essex Ladies athletes failed by two-and-a-half points to retain the Jo Smith Trophy in the final club competition of the 2010 Track and Field season.

Only six points separ... read on

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RFJ claims breakthrough win

A SOUTHEND motor racing driver claimed a breakthrough first victory in single-seater motorsport on Sunday.

Reigning British karting champion Robert Foster-Jones claimed his first win in round... read on

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Strong Blues see off Gulls

A SUPERB first half performance from Southend United ended League One leaders Torquay’s 100 per cent record on Saturday.

Cracking goals from Anthony Grant and Josh Simpson put the Shrimpers f... read on

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Late brace saves City, Thurrock beaten again

A LATE double in two minutes from Sam Higgins gave Chelmsford City a 2-0 win against bottom side Dorchester Town on Saturday in Blue Square South.

The former East Thurrock United striker stru... read on

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