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Temporary fencing has been assembled around play areas in Wanstead and South Woodford’s parks.

With kerbside recycling collections suspended, Redbridge Council is keen to assure residents that recyclable materials are not going to landfill.

Mermaid lovers and members of the UK mer-community will gather at Sylvestrian Leisure Centre in Snaresbrook on 18 April for Merfolk UK’s fourth annual convention (11am to 5pm; tickets: from £20). “The event...

Like so many other businesses that are impacted by the increasing restrictions designed to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, we must also make changes to how we operate. For the first time...

The history of local war memorials will be the subject of a presentation for the Woodford and District branch of the National Trust on 15 April. “My interest in war memorials focuses on...

A South Woodford mum has launched a website to help other parents explore cultural and historical places in London and further afield. “I live in South Woodford with my husband, my dog Inca...

Parents with too many children’s clothes and toys will have the chance to sell them to other local parents at NCT Redbridge’s nearly new sale at Christ Church hall in Wanstead on 25...

The Great British Spring Clean 2020 runs from 20 March to 13 April, and the South Woodford Society will be taking part in the initiative. “We ran our first litter pick of the...

Ultrasound Choir has donated £1,369 to Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity. The money was raised at the choir’s two Christmas cabaret shows last December. “We held a raffle on...

Registration is now open for the Haven House Children’s Hospice Sparkle Walk 2020. The 10km route – which will start on Christchurch Green, Wanstead on 15 May at 7pm (entry fee: £16) –...

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Redbridge Libraries will be working with local homeless organisations to supply their service users with some much-needed support. From 2 to 7 March, South...

Woodford Town FC is keen to hear from more local people who would like to be involved with the club as they prepare to move from their current ground share with Harlow FC...