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Remember... it's FREE PARKING in all Epping Forest District Council Pay-and-display car parks today, and every weekend in December (but no additional signs have been put up to highlight the fact).
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Remember... it's FREE PARKING in all Epping Forest District Council Pay-and-display car parks today, and every weekend in December (but no additional signs have been put up to highlight the fact).
VIDEO and PICTURES: The Christmas Tree Festival at St John's Church, Epping, was officially opened by Epping Town Mayor councillor Janet Whitehouse.
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Christmas Tree Festival - St John’s Church, Epping
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December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
VIDEO and PICTURES: The Christmas Tree Festival at St John's Church, Epping, was officially opened by Epping Town Mayor councillor Janet Whitehouse.
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The annual popular outdoor Epping Christmas Market will take place tomorrow (Saturday, December 6) from noon until 7pm in Epping High Street.
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EPPING TOWN COUNCIL - MEDIA RELEASE: Christmas Market preview
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The annual popular outdoor Epping Christmas Market will take place tomorrow (Saturday, December 6) from noon until 7pm in Epping High Street.
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Buckhurst Hill FC are through to the Third Round of the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy after beating Hackney Wick 3-0 on penalties after the tie ended 4-4 after normal time. A Harry Lusher hat-trick and a goal from Callum Maltese took the tie to the penalty shootout.
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Buckhurst Hill FC are through to the Third Round of the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy after beating Hackney Wick 3-0 on penalties after the tie ended 4-4 after normal time. A Harry Lusher hat-trick and a goal from Callum Maltese took the tie to the penalty shootout.
UPDATE: Affinity Water has said the issue is a burst on a 12inch mains pipe on Garnon Lodge, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon. A repair team is on site.
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EEF NEWS - DISTRICT: Water issues
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
UPDATE: Affinity Water has said the issue is a burst on a 12inch mains pipe on Garnon Lodge, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon. A repair team is on site.
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UPDATE: Everything Epping Forest has launched a 'rolling news' page giving updates on the water supply issue affecting thousands of customers in the Epping, Theydon Bois, Abridge and Stapleford Abbotts area.
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EEF NEWS - DISTRICT: Water issues
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December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
UPDATE: Everything Epping Forest has launched a 'rolling news' page giving updates on the water supply issue affecting thousands of customers in the Epping, Theydon Bois, Abridge and Stapleford Abbotts area.
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BREAKING: Thousands of homes in the Epping, Abridge and Theydon Bois area are experiencing no water or low water pressure.
Affinity Water says the RM4, CM16 and CM14 areas are affected with initial reports received from the CM14 area at 5.15pm with premises reporting no water.
Affinity Water says the RM4, CM16 and CM14 areas are affected with initial reports received from the CM14 area at 5.15pm with premises reporting no water.
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
BREAKING: Thousands of homes in the Epping, Abridge and Theydon Bois area are experiencing no water or low water pressure.
Affinity Water says the RM4, CM16 and CM14 areas are affected with initial reports received from the CM14 area at 5.15pm with premises reporting no water.
Affinity Water says the RM4, CM16 and CM14 areas are affected with initial reports received from the CM14 area at 5.15pm with premises reporting no water.
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH - BUTLER AND STAG
Property to let - Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions
A newly redecorated detached four double bedroom house in Theydon Bois within walking distance of the Central Line station.
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Property to let - Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions
A newly redecorated detached four double bedroom house in Theydon Bois within walking distance of the Central Line station.
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Property To Rent Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, CM16 | 4 Bedroom House - Detached through Butler & Stag
A fantastic newly redecorated detached house in the heart of Theydon Bois, featuring four double bedrooms located in a prime position in the heart of this highly regarded village within easy walking d...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH - BUTLER AND STAG
Property to let - Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions
A newly redecorated detached four double bedroom house in Theydon Bois within walking distance of the Central Line station.
www.butlerandstag.uk/property/the...
Property to let - Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions
A newly redecorated detached four double bedroom house in Theydon Bois within walking distance of the Central Line station.
www.butlerandstag.uk/property/the...
CLARIFICATION: Epping Forest District Council has said the new green waste collection subscription service will operate year-round, except for a two-week period over Christmas and New Year (2026 onwards). The original proposal was for the service ten months of the year.
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EEF NEWS - DISTRICT: Green waste collection charge to come in from March 31
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
CLARIFICATION: Epping Forest District Council has said the new green waste collection subscription service will operate year-round, except for a two-week period over Christmas and New Year (2026 onwards). The original proposal was for the service ten months of the year.
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Property company Pigeon is to hold a drop-in public consultation session over its plans for more than 400 homes in Epping at Epping Market on Monday (December 8).
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EEF NEWS - EPPING: 'Emerging proposals' for Epping East development to go on display
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December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Property company Pigeon is to hold a drop-in public consultation session over its plans for more than 400 homes in Epping at Epping Market on Monday (December 8).
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A new subscription charge for green waste collection comes into force from March 31 next year, with residents having to pay £60 (the current proposed charge) for the service which will operate ten months of the year rather than year-round.
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EEF NEWS - DISTRICT: Green waste collection charge to come in from March 31
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December 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A new subscription charge for green waste collection comes into force from March 31 next year, with residents having to pay £60 (the current proposed charge) for the service which will operate ten months of the year rather than year-round.
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News round-up - Here is the link to the latest news round-up from Everything Epping Forest - December 4 edition.
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EEF NEWS - News round-up: December 4
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December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
News round-up - Here is the link to the latest news round-up from Everything Epping Forest - December 4 edition.
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The role Everything Epping Forest plays "providing invaluable coverage across our district" was highlighted by Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson during a parliamentary debate on local media.
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EEF NEWS - DISTRICT: MP highlights Everything Epping Forest in parliamentary debate
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December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The role Everything Epping Forest plays "providing invaluable coverage across our district" was highlighted by Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson during a parliamentary debate on local media.
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Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson has said the "cynical and scandalous" decision to postpone the Greater Essex Mayor elections for two years, until 2028, is a serious setback for local democracy.
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EEF NEWS - ESSEX: Greater Essex Mayor elections set to be delayed two years
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December 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson has said the "cynical and scandalous" decision to postpone the Greater Essex Mayor elections for two years, until 2028, is a serious setback for local democracy.
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Reports this morning are stating that the elections for a Greater Essex Mayor - which forms part of the Devolution and reorganisation plans for local government in the county - could be delayed by two years, until May 2028.
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EEF NEWS - ESSEX: Greater Essex Mayor elections set to be delayed two years
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December 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Reports this morning are stating that the elections for a Greater Essex Mayor - which forms part of the Devolution and reorganisation plans for local government in the county - could be delayed by two years, until May 2028.
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BREAKING: Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson highlights the role Everything Epping Forest plays providing "invaluable coverage across our district" during a parliamentary debate on local media.
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Epping Forest MP champions local media in Westminster Debate
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December 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
BREAKING: Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson highlights the role Everything Epping Forest plays providing "invaluable coverage across our district" during a parliamentary debate on local media.
Watch at youtu.be/NzNUaejf-Ng
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The completion of the new control tower at North Weald Airfield is a "proud moment" for Epping Forest District Council and "demonstrates our commitment to aviation", the council has said.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The completion of the new control tower at North Weald Airfield is a "proud moment" for Epping Forest District Council and "demonstrates our commitment to aviation", the council has said.
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A man and a teenager from Ongar have been issued with legal warnings after police received reports of hare coursing in a field near Norton Heath.
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EEF NEWS - NORTON HEATH: Man and teenager dealt with over hare coursing
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December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A man and a teenager from Ongar have been issued with legal warnings after police received reports of hare coursing in a field near Norton Heath.
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LATEST: COUNCIL TO FIGHT ON - Epping Forest District Council is to apply to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal the refusal of the full High Court injunction to stop the use of the Bell Hotel as asylum seeker accommodation.
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EEF NEWS - EPPING: Council refused permission to appeal Bell Hotel ruling
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December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
LATEST: COUNCIL TO FIGHT ON - Epping Forest District Council is to apply to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal the refusal of the full High Court injunction to stop the use of the Bell Hotel as asylum seeker accommodation.
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A City of London Police officer is due before Chelmsford magistrates tomorrow (Wednesday) charged with assault by beating after Essex Police officers were called to reports of an incident in Waltham Abbey.
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EEF NEWS - WALTHAM ABBEY: Serving police officer charged with assault by beating
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December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A City of London Police officer is due before Chelmsford magistrates tomorrow (Wednesday) charged with assault by beating after Essex Police officers were called to reports of an incident in Waltham Abbey.
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COURT RULING REACTION: Supreme Court rejects Epping Forest District Council's appeal bid over High Court injunction judgement.
Epping Mayor Janet Whitehouse said: "I'm not surprised at this outcome.
Epping Mayor Janet Whitehouse said: "I'm not surprised at this outcome.
EEF NEWS - EPPING: Council refused permission to appeal Bell Hotel ruling
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December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
COURT RULING REACTION: Supreme Court rejects Epping Forest District Council's appeal bid over High Court injunction judgement.
Epping Mayor Janet Whitehouse said: "I'm not surprised at this outcome.
Epping Mayor Janet Whitehouse said: "I'm not surprised at this outcome.