New recycling bins have been put in place at Sainsbury’s on George Lane.

A Food and Fun Day will mark the return of community events at St Mary’s Church on 11 September

Redbridge Council's Local Forum for residents in the west of the borough will take place this evening (28 July, from 7pm)

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

The latest stamp duty holiday is over, meaning buyers need to be aware of the implications to their chain and mortgage offer, says Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Wiseman Lee

Trinity Catholic High School pupil Nate Harding has become an Energy Envoy for the National Energy Foundation. Here, the 14-year-old explains why, and introduces the awareness poster he created

South Woodford resident Debbie Pearson is a tour guide for the City of London and the City of Westminster. During lockdown, she took the opportunity to learn more about the local area, including James Hilton House. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

The first session will take place on 20 July

Students from Woodbridge High School’s Climate Crisis Committee have been helping to improve the local environment

A local football team will be raising money for Haven House this summer by hosting a match against Chigwell Football Club on Ashton Playing Fields

Redbridge Council will formally launch its Climate Change Action Plan this July. It’s all part of the effort to tackle the climate emergency, says Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride

The new South Woodford community orchard is going to be one of the best Grow Zones in Redbridge, says Louise Burgess of the South Woodford Society. From apples to goji berries, and angelica to viper’s-bugloss, it’s a place to enjoy nature… and pick a few redcurrants . Photo by Geoff Wilkinson