Redbridge Council is to install 34 new electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford

Residents have several options for disposing of real Christmas trees this January

Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape the future of the borough

Redbridge Council has published a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) priority action plan

A supporter of Saint Francis Hospice is walking 5,000 miles from London to Ghana to raise funds for the charity

Nominations for the Mayor of Redbridge’s annual community awards are open until 6 January. Do you know an unsung hero on your street or anywhere within your local community? Or a group or organisation that has made a positive contribution to the lives of local residents? If the answer is yes, why not enter them into our community awards this year?” asked a council spokesperson. Visit swvg.co.uk/maward...

Having reached the finals of the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards in December, the South Woodford Village Gazette lost out to Colours of Redbridge in the Social Value Award category. “There was strong competition in our category and Colours of Redbridge are worthy winners. I’m grateful to all who took part in the public vote to help us reach the final,” said editor Lee Marquis. Launched in 2023, Colours of Redbridge is a multi-organisation partnership that delivers community-led activities and events....

A structural survey has revealed that more work is needed on the George Lane Viaduct

The Heartfelt Funeral Company will host 'A Heartfelt Christmas' event in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice on 13 December. "We have planned a truly festive and family-friendly afternoon, including a magical Santa’s Grotto, horse and carriage rides and two gentle donkeys for children to meet and pet. There will also be a variety of refreshments, such as hot chocolate, Christmas cupcakes, mulled wine, and mince pies," said a spokesperson. The event will take place on Saturday 13 December, from 1pm to 5pm, at 271 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9EG. The Mayor of Redbridge will be visiting at approximately 2:30pm....

Markets, music and magical moments will make South Woodford merry this festive season. It’s time to celebrate with the community. Kris Kringle reports

In the first of a series of articles presenting the work of Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram delves into the group’s archives

If you are a first-time buyer and wondering what you need to buy a house or flat, here are some handy tips from Daveena Seepaul of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash