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The local community are invited to pay their respects at Remembrance ceremonies across Redbridge this November. South Woodford will host the first of the borough’s six wreath-laying events with a service at the...

Members of a local slimming and fitness club competed in a dragon boat race in September to raise funds for charity and to celebrate their instructor’s 25th anniversary year of teaching fitness. “We...

A public consultation on South Woodford’s Neighbourhood Plan is due to start in November. “There is currently a formal review of the paperwork, after which the consultation will start. This will be publicised...

Local author Eithne Cullen has published a collection of short stories. “Over the years, I’ve had some success with my short stories. Some have won or been commended in competitions, others have been...

A packed hall gave London City Airport representatives a tough time over their expansion proposals at a public meeting in Wanstead earlier this month. “London City is proposing to almost double flight numbers...

The South Woodford Society held an autumn litter pick earlier this month. “Over 20 litter pickers braved the rather inclement weather for a morning of clearing away litter with pickers, hoops and gloves...

The South Woodford Society will be hosting another community litter pick this weekend. Participants should meet at the front of South Woodford Library at 10am on 13 October. Equipment will be supplied, but...

Local historian Lynn Haseldine Jones will lead a walk around Snaresbrook this month looking at the evidence for commuters. “We begin at Snaresbrook Station, where the railway first came in 1856, changing the...

Redbridge Council will be giving away spring-flowering bulbs to the community this month, encouraging everyone to plant them as part of the Big Bulb Planting Weekend (18 to 20 October). This is part...

Local families are invited to explore Wanstead Park next month by taking part in an orienteering event. “Using a map, go exploring and try to navigate your way around all the markers. The...

Redbridge Council has doubled the amount of time drivers can park for free on the borough’s high streets from 30 minutes to one hour. “This will be a real boost for our high...

Redbridge Council has installed a hi-tech Bigbelly bin on Snaresbrook Road as part of work undertaken with residents and the City of London to clear up Eagle Pond. “It’s a smart bin that...