Features

Eastwood Green, off George Lane, has become a wonderful haven for bees and butterflies as well as a pleasant space for residents. Local gardener Stephanie Derby reports. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland

Local resident Roland Saunders discusses his interest in giving old photographs a new lease of life by recolouring them using artificial intelligence

In the first of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Robert Batchelor (class of 1955) reflects on his memories of school milk and rationed

Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive, and the courts have jurisdiction to make changes, says Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

Having moved from Toronto to South Woodford last year, law student Nashwah Turshin has found her new London home to be surprising and welcoming in equal measure

Inspector Chris Russell, who oversees neighbourhood policing for South Woodford, Churchfields and surrounding wards, explains how the Baroness Casey Review is improving local policing

From ideas for pedestrianising parts of George Lane to new play areas and green spaces, Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on the local Design Code recommendations, a blueprint for the future of South Woodford

Woodford Arts Group, Art Group Wanstead and Essex Art Club will join forces for an exhibition this spring. Ged Rumak reports

David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will be performing at Wanstead Library this March

Environmental charity Thames21 is making improvements to the River Roding adjacent to Wanstead Park. River Restoration Support Officer Tyler Randall invites you to get your hands dirty (and wet)

In the sixth of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Don Taylor presents his shot of a Red Fox