Attending court can be intimidating for witnesses, but volunteers at Snaresbrook Crown Court are there to help them every step of the way, says Catherine Redmond from the Citizens Advice Witness Service

South Woodford Community Gardeners are bidding for much-needed funding to improve local flower beds and tackle the challenges of climate change. Fiona Grant explains the many benefits of their work

The South Woodford Village Gazette has been put forward for an award

Local residents helped raise £8,750 for charity by opening their gardens to the public this year

The heavily criticised hourly W14 continues to lack a proper bus stop at the start of its route at Whipps Cross Interchange

This year marks the centenary of South Woodford’s Electric Parade, although a local historian believes the celebrations may be premature

Churchfields Junior School has been recognised as the most dedicated in London for getting pupils to make active and greener journeys

Haven House Christmas Cake appeal is seeking local volunteer bakers to take part in the festive fundraiser

Local residents told a public meeting how TfL’s careless bus reorganisation is wrecking lives in South Woodford and Wanstead and needs urgent action. Donna Mizzi and Millicent Brown report

Tickets for this year’s Wanstead Beer Festival are on sale

Celebrating sustainability, creativity and community spirit, the South Woodford Society will join the Mayor’s Community Weekend this September with free events for all ages. Louise Burgess reports

Permission has been granted for a new development on Holy Trinity Church land, off Hermon Hill