Mum chooses to teach kids at home

A MOTHER is teaching her three toddlers at home because the local education authority cannot find them places in the same school.
Mandy Stone withdrew five-year-old son John, and twin daughters Amy and Angel, aged four, from Barking's Eastbury Pr... read on

School place shortage crisis

BARKING and Dagenham Council is facing a crisis over a worrying shortage of school places. read on...

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Robin Hood immortalised

THE ROBIN Hood pub lives on, even though it was bulldozed eight years ago. read on...

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Let the games begin

BOROUGH youngsters will take part in this year's London Youth games despite the council refusing to fund them. read on...

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Call for new river crossing

MORE than 9,000 east Londoners have made it clear to Transport for London that they want another river crossing in east London. read on...

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Pennie pockets squad slot

The GB Canoe Slalom Selection trials were held at the Lea Valley White Water Centre over the weekend.
Local hero Fiona Pennie was looking for the results to secure her place in the squad for this ... read on

Under 21s division to be formed

Players aged 16 and over in Essex have a new option for their football next season as discussions between the Essex County FA and other interested par... read on

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Essex sign Kiwi opener

Essex have announced the signing of New Zealand Test player Hamish Rutherford.
The 24 year-old joins the County as a replacement for Rob Quiney, ... read on

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Quiney out with shoulder injury

Essex batsman Rob Quiney is expected to be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks with a shoulder injury.
The 30-year-old Australian was set to move th... read on

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Eagles set to face Scotland

Essex have named a 13-man squad for the trip to Edinburgh on Sunday where they face Scotland in the Yorkshire Bank 40 competition.
Ben Foakes, Ja... read on

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