Chigwell Row Community

IMAGE: Two Thames Water employees enjoy a sunny break and a leisurely natter on Daisy Road, as residents continue waiting for their water supply to be restored. Read Thames Water updates (here) More than 10,000 homes have been affected by major water supply disruption across east London and Essex. Chigwell Row Residents Association Chair Wilson Chowdhry is demanding answers from Thames Water after residents endured repeated outages, low pressure and booster failures throughout 2026. Residents across Chigwell Row, Chigwell, South Woodford, Woodford, Ilford and surrounding areas have been left without reliable running water following two major water-main failures on Daisy Road and Chigwell Road . The latest crisis began over the weekend of 9–10 August 2026 , during a period of exceptionally hot and dry weather. According to Thames Water officers, two large 24-inch mains burst, affecting the Chigwell reservoir and causing the Chigwell booster pumps to trip. The result has been a prolonged...

The residents of Daylop Drive in Chigwell Row have been given a long-overdue morale boost, thanks to the tireless efforts of Chigwee Roww community campaigner Wilson Chowdhry. For months, the condition of the road’s pavement had been steadily deteriorating, making it not only unsightly but also hazardous for pedestrians. Despite the worsening situation, repairs were not forthcoming, until Mr. Chowdhry took the matter into his own hands. Wilson Chowdhry, began documenting the state of the pavement earlier this year. He consistently took photographs of the defects, highlighting cracks, uneven surfaces, and general wear that were becoming more of a risk to residents. Armed with his photographic evidence, Mr. Chowdhry filed repeated complaints with Essex Highways, persistently pressing for action. His tenacity did not stop there; he even arranged to meet Council officers directly on Daylop Drive, showing them firsthand the poor condition of the pavement and pressing for immediate repairs. ...

During a brief preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey concerning the tragic 5-person sword attack in Hainault resulting in the death of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, it was decided that a full trial would convene on February 3, 2025. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, the defendant, was escorted into the courtroom by a police officer and court official, appearing aloof and distant behind a partition of glass. In a peculiar moment, he fixed a menacing gaze upon me for approximately two minutes, a futile attempt at intimidation given his confined circumstances. The prosecution outlined the case, detailing the attack on 5 individuals, which began with a collision with an unidentified person and escalated to the wielding of a sword. When confronted by the victim, Mr. Monzo callously retorted, 'I don't care, I'll kill you anyway,' before assaulting him. Upon the victim's escape, Mr. Monzo turned his violence towards Daniel Anjorin, striking him on the head and neck with such for...

READ SKY NEWS ARTICLE (HERE) On the solemn morning of May 5th, 2024, a community gathered in mourning following the tragic loss of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, whose life was violently taken in an inexplicable assault by an assailant wielding a sword. Read more (here) . The assailant, identified as Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a Spanish-Brazilian national residing in Newham, east London, has been charged with Daniel's murder, as well as two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article. The senseless attack on April 30th resulted in the hospitalization of two police officers and two members of the public, all suffering severe injuries. In the aftermath, concerns have been raised by anti-knife crime groups regarding the adequacy of law enforcement and legislation pertaining to the possession and regulation of swords and other dangerous blades. At 10 a.m., as the morning light filtered through, candles flickere...

Police maintain a presence on the road as flowers and other tributes continue to be left at the corner of Laing Road and New North Road . Today, the somber police cordon along New North Road has been lifted, allowing members of the community to gather and set up a shrine in memory of the tragically slain youth, Daniel Anjorin. Local residents, deeply affected by the loss, have left floral tributes and plush toys at the site to commemorate the life of the beloved teenager. Daniel Anjorin RIP Daniel Anjorin, a 14-year-old teenager, was brutally killed in an appalling attack on Tuesday, April 30th, by Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, of Newham, a Spanish/Brazilian man armed with a short sword. Disturbing videos circulating on social media depict the harrowing assault, demonstrating the perpetrator's intent to harm innocent individuals. Despite the courageous efforts of law enforcement, four individuals fell victim to the attacker's violence before he was apprehended.  Read more (here...