Features

Based in Wanstead, the East London ME/CFS Support Group has been a lifeline for those living with chronic fatigue syndrome. Long COVID sufferers, like Tim Armitage’s wife, are also invited to join them

Lydia Fraser-Ward co-founded the Woodford Greeners earlier this year to help improve the local area. From workshops to seed swaps, the group have big plans for their greening projects

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

The South Woodford Society’s greening project was stalled somewhat by the hot, dry summer. Here, Louise Burgess explains how the plans – and the plants – have been adapted

Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds from the South Woodford Society and Neighbourhood Forum urges residents to take part in the South Woodford Design Code survey to influence the look of our local area

PCSO Anis Mahar is the new Dedicated Ward Officer for South Woodford. With almost two decades of experience, he is keen to engage with the wider community to solve local problems

Following recent changes from Her Majesty’s Land Registry, Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Wiseman Lee looks forward to a new era of electronic signatures in the conveyancing world

Redbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition later this year exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the third of a series of articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

Fiona Grant reflects on how she became involved with the National Garden Scheme and what first inspired her to open her South Woodford garden to the public in aid of charity

Streets Apart – run by the charity Living Streets – arranges weekly walks for the over-65s. Here, project coordinator Tracey Chitnis explains why she is keen to see the initiative continue to grow

Tim Ward designed the decorative pavement and benches on the bridge over the A406 in South Woodford. Here, the Buckhurst Hill-based artist offers some insight into the bridgescape’s recent restoration and his passion