LEYTON: Teacher strike called off 3:11pm today A TEACHERS' strike has been averted after it was agreed that a member of staff could job share following maternity leave.
WALTHAM FOREST: Taskforce to tackle gangs 3:15pm today A dedicated 75-man taskforce to target gang members and their associates is to be created in the fight against knife crime.
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Ferdinand denies Hammers 'exit' speculation 10:50am Thursday 3rd July WEST Ham centre-back Anton Ferdinand has claimed that he knows nothing in regards to the transfer speculation surrounding his future at Upton Park.
Berbatov returns to pre-season training with Spurs 10:15am Thursday 3rd July DIMITAR BERBATOV returns to pre-season training with Spurs today, although speculation surrounding the striker's future refuses to go away.
HAMMERS TALK: Curbs sets sights on Croatian hitman 9:00am Thursday 3rd July WEST Ham boss Alan Curbishley could be set to reinforce his attacking options with the signature of Croatian hitman Josip Tadic.
Labour has let this country down twice in the space of a week3:52pm Wed 2 Jul 08 I STRONGLY believe that it is Parliament's duty to defend freedom. If we do not do that, what is the point of a democratic system? It is deeply worrying, therefore, that the British people have been let down, not once but twice last week, by the Labour Government.
REDBRIDGE: Crime pilot to be rolled out9:23am Thu 3 Jul 08 A SUCCESSFUL crime initiative piloted in Redbridge will be rolled out across other London boroughs.
Pond revamp would be welcomed by everyone3:51pm Wed 2 Jul 08 IN the Guardian recently there was an article saying the council was looking to improve the pond by Theydon Grove.
REDBRIDGE: Benefit cheat jailed9:21am Thu 3 Jul 08 A BENEFIT cheat has been jailed for three months for conning Redbridge Council out of £34,000.
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