This month, The East of London Family History Society welcomes Sarah Wise to Wanstead Library, who will be talking about the Victorian workhouses of east London

Voice-over artist Sally Dunbar gives us the inside story on the Redbridge Talking Newspaper, a weekly publication for those living with blindness or visual impairment. And as a free service, more volunteers are needed

Local swan rescue volunteers are collecting unwanted blankets to aid the transport of injured birds

The presenter of East London Radio’s Talking Stories is seeking local storytellers to take part in future shows

Local councillors have questioned Barclays’ decision to close their South Woodford branch on 23 February

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

Redbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition in spring 2023 exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the sixth of a series of articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of the items on show

A student from Woodbridge High School has been selected for the GB junior cycling team

An illustrated talk on the history of riots in London will take place at All Saints Church on 11 January

The Haven House Christmas Cake Appeal raised over £1,200 in December

Volunteer litter pickers braved the cold December weather to help keep Wanstead Park tidy

A new air quality monitor is set to be installed in the playground of Ray Lodge Primary School