Because of the site’s elevation, campaigners say a six-storey block will tower above neighbouring housesLiz Calvert is one of many residents who will be living in the shadow of the blocks of flats proposed for Snaresbrook Station car park. The Real Snaresbrook campaign believes the community deserves
Residents will be treated to a trio of festive events this year: an outdoor show, the lights switch-on and a Christmas market. Elaine Atkins of the South Woodford Society reports
©Julia BrettWoodford Arts Group has been without a place to call home since Packfords Hotel closed last autumn. Here, group founder Julia Brett appeals to the community for help in their ongoing search for
© Redbridge MuseumRedbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition later this year exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the fourth of a series of articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of
Councillor Gomez (right) with others involved in the campaignThe park-and-stride scheme at Churchfields Junior School was implemented a year ago. Here Councillor Rosa Gomez (Churchfields ward, Labour) reflects on the improvements it has made to road safety
South Woodford resident Matt Bradley explains how, earlier this year, he helped students in Ukraine escape the war-torn country by creating a cryptocurrency guide
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
©Evelyn RowlandSome South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local
©Geoff WilkinsonThe 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
