The South Woodford Society hosted their third Christmas lights switch-on event on George Lane at the beginning of December

The South Woodford Village Gazette has launched Village Vouchers, a new initiative to help residents save money

The Lidstone Butchers ghost sign in South Woodford has been repainted

In the fifth of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Deepak Dembla presents his festive feel-good image of a Robin

Redbridge Council has issued a statement following the destruction of a historic sign on the corner of Daisy Road

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

A South Woodford artist who specialises in painting large urban scenes in watercolour will be holding an exhibition of his latest work at Broadway Market

There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in South Woodford this November and December, with a number of events on offer for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports

Local resident Red Willow reflects on her ambition to encourage variety in cooking and eating, a seven-year adventure which has led to the publication of her vegetarian cookbook, inspired by the seasons

Gardening at Christmas will be the theme for a National Trust talk in South Woodford on 12 December

South Woodford resident Michael Walford-Grant is using his recent book publishing deal to raise funds for The Compassionate Friends, an organisation that supports bereaved parents

Faiza Shaheen, the Labour Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, responds to Sir Iain Duncan Smith’s article in the last issue about local policing