Senior managers at Jarvis, the firm responsible for maintenance at the scene of the Potters Bar rail crash, received bonus payments days before the tragedy, it has emerged. Directors at Jarvis received £100,000 payouts in April 2002, shortly before an
Kind-hearted Steve Guest has offered a reward of £1,000 to catch the thugs who hacked a puppy's ears off with a pair of blunt scissors. Mr Guest, 45, of Longshaw Road, Chingford, put up the cash after seeing the heart-wrenching photo of little Berkeley
A bizarre new craze has drawn police attention after a series of early morning incidents across Ilford. Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of young men drove their car up behind a red Volkswagen saloon before shunting the parked vehicle
A bizarre new craze has drawn police attention after a series of early morning incidents across Ilford. Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of young men drove their car up behind a red Volkswagen saloon before shunting the parked vehicle
Police investigating a multi-million pound jewellery heist have issued a description of a woman who was seen with a key suspect in the case. Two armed men stole nearly forty-seven items of diamond jewels, worth $7.5 million, from Graffs Jewellery Salon
Police investigating a multi-million pound jewellery heist have issued a description of a woman who was seen with a key suspect in the case. Two armed men stole nearly forty-seven items of diamond jewels, worth $7.5 million, from Graffs Jewellery Salon
A used car salesman who sold unroadworthy vehicles was told he deserved the 60-day sentence behind bars when he made his appeal at Maidstone Crown Court. Simon Street, aged 33, of Dover Road, Northfleet, who traded as Valley Car Sales, in Vale Road, tried
Audley Harrison's victory over Matthew Ellis at Bethnal Green yesterday was followed by an ugly ringside scuffle. Reports claimed fellow boxer Herbie Hide, working as a commentator for the BBC, started pushing fans after he was heckled by the crowd. Harrison
A teenage boy drowned in a Buckhurst Hill lake despite desperate rescue attempts by two friends who struggled in vain to save him. The tragedy unfolded at around 3pm on Wednesday as the three friends were enjoying the warm weather with a swim at Roding
A priest who has been working at a Kingston church for the past five years has been sacked and defrocked after it emerged he was convicted in the 70s for indecently assaulting a child. The congregation of St Luke's Church in Burton Road was in deep shock
A priest who has been working at a Kingston church for the past five years has been sacked and defrocked after it emerged he was convicted in the 70s for indecently assaulting a child. The congregation of St Luke's Church in Burton Road was in deep shock
FORMER hostage Terry Waite has pledged his support to the Stop Stansted Expansion campaign group. Mr Waite, who was held hostage in Beirut for almost five years in the late 1980s, offered to help champion the fight against further runways at Stansted
FORMER hostage Terry Waite has pledged his support to the Stop Stansted Expansion campaign group. Mr Waite, who was held hostage in Beirut for almost five years in the late 1980s, offered to help champion the fight against further runways at Stansted
CAR awareness and defensive driving were top of the bill at a car confidence workshop evening held by Ford dealer Gates in Harlow. Participants learnt how to change a wheel and also picked up roadside get-you-home tips, defensive driving advice and tips
CAR awareness and defensive driving were top of the bill at a car confidence workshop evening held by Ford dealer Gates in Harlow. Participants learnt how to change a wheel and also picked up roadside get-you-home tips, defensive driving advice and tips
A BIZARRE new craze has drawn police attention after a series of early morning incidents across the borough. Ilford police are appealing for witnesses after a group of young men drove their car up behind a red Volkswagen saloon before shunting the parked
HAVERING and Redbridge London Assembly member Roger Evans has welcomed an Olympic bid for London but is urging the Government and Ken Livingstone not to put an additional £20 on Redbridge council tax bills.Mr Evans' plea comes after Thursday's announcement
CREATIVE youngsters are being inspired to show off their artistic talents in a charity competition.The Foresters organisation has launched its Group UK Young at Art Competition 2003 in conjunction with Barnardo's. It is open to all children aged from
NEW plans to bring London's empty homes back into use will tackle the 100,000 unoccupied homes across the capital, the Government claims. The consultation paper, Empty Homes: Temporary Management, Lasting Solutions, advises councils to tackle housing
Kind-hearted Steve Guest has offered a reward of £1,000 to catch the thugs who hacked a puppy's ears off with a pair of blunt scissors. Mr Guest, 45, of Longshaw Road, Chingford, put up the cash after seeing the heart-wrenching photo of little Berkeley
Female employees at Stansted airports have won their fight to wear trousers at work. The women complained that wearing skirts was unpleasant when meeting passengers off planes on cold mornings. Bosses agred to a trial period for wearing trousers for 150
Audley Harrison's victory over Matthew Ellis at Bethnal Green yesterday was followed by an ugly ringside scuffle. Reports claimed fellow boxer Herbie Hide, working as a commentator for the BBC, started pushing fans after he was heckled by the crowd. Harrison
FEMALE employees at Stansted airports have won their fight to wear trousers at work. The women complained that wearing skirts was unpleasant when meeting passengers off planes on cold mornings. Bosses agred to a trial period for wearing trousers for 150
FEMALE employees at Stansted airports have won their fight to wear trousers at work. The women complained that wearing skirts was unpleasant when meeting passengers off planes on cold mornings. Bosses agred to a trial period for wearing trousers for 150
ESSEX Air Ambulance service has a new helicopter. The brand new Eurocopter 135 replaces the previous 30-year-old helicopter. The new machine has improved navigation equipment and enough room to carry a relative with a patient. June 1, 2003 08:00
Senior managers at Jarvis, the firm responsible for maintenance at the scene of the Potters Bar rail crash, received bonus payments days before the tragedy, it has emerged. Directors at Jarvis received £100,000 payouts in April 2002, shortly before an
A teenage boy drowned in a Buckhurst Hill lake despite desperate rescue attempts by two friends who struggled in vain to save him. The tragedy unfolded at around 3pm on Wednesday as the three friends were enjoying the warm weather with a swim at Roding
A CENTENARY celebration is taking place at St Gabriel's Church, Wanstead on the weekend of June 7 and 8. A fair and flower festival will take place at the church in Aldersbrook Road on June 7 with the flower festival continuing on June 8. To mark the
ESSEX Air Ambulance service has a new helicopter. The brand new Eurocopter 135 replaces the previous 30-year-old helicopter. The new machine has improved navigation equipment and enough room to carry a relative with a patient. June 1, 2003 08:00
PLANS to expand services for people who have suffered a stroke have got the backing of Leyton and Wanstead MP Harry Cohen. Mr Cohen is writing to Health Minister Alan Milburn to ask for funding to expand the Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. The
SALT in our diets must be reduced, the Government finally admitted this month after years of campaigning by health groups. The Food Standards Agency and the Department of Health have agreed to recommend a 50 per cent reduction in salt intake, from ten
