Cholesterol is a waxy substance, made in the liver and essential for the continuing health of every single cell in the human body. We need it, says Fiona Flaherty, a registered nurse and nutritional therapist

Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Axiom DWFM looks at how legal costs can spiral in cases like boundary disputes and urges the use of a mediator where possible

In the third of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Tushar Bala presents a montage of his shots of a Little Egret

Sergeant Imran Malik heads up the policing team for South Woodford, Churchfields, Bridge and Monkhams wards. His mission is to ensure the streets are safe for all and is keen to build community confidence

South Woodford resident Kieran Pruett has been named Graduate Talent of the Year by Fashion Crossover London. As a proud non-binary, deformed individual, Kieran is not only eradicating their insecurities, but using them as inspiration for their designs

Councillor Rosa Gomez (Churchfields ward, Labour) reflects on the road safety improvements that have been made at Churchfields Junior School over the past few years

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

Despite opposition from residents, a planning application for 18 flats fronting Crescent Road in South Woodford has been approved

Drain sensors have been installed in flood-prone parts of the borough

Residents opposed to the Snaresbrook Station car park development have renewed calls for planning permission to be denied

Redbridge Libraries will launch the Fabula Reading Challenge this July

Councillor Jyotsna Islam has been elected as the new Mayor of Redbridge