In the second of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Carol Elsbury (class of 1972) reflects on her memories of Miss Francis and Mr Baker

Redbridge Council’s enforcement team have urged residents to report fly-tipping

South Woodford resident Kim Rix became a gemologist to fully indulge her passion for gemstones. Ahead of a gemstone discovery tour to Tanzania this summer, she offers some insight into her work

Iain Duncan Smith MP has launched a Central Line satisfaction survey

Redbridge Council’s External Scrutiny Committee met with TfL recently in light of planned changes to local bus routes

A Year 4 pupil from Churchfields Junior School has been awarded a prestigious choristership at King’s College School, Cambridge

Community gardening group the Woodford Greeners has been incredibly busy over the last year after being granted access to the walled garden in Ray Park. Lydia Fraser-Ward reports. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson

A 100-year-old local amateur dramatics company is making a comeback this May

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

A leading authority on paganism will be discussing attitudes towards human remains at a free local public lecture on 13 May

Drivers can now use PayPoint locations to pay for parking in Redbridge

Open-air theatre company Illyria will return to Wanstead Park this summer with three family-friendly performances