Often cited as the nation’s most popular prime minister, Winston Churchill – who died 60 years ago – was one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. He was also our local MP. Emily Allen reports

Chair of the River Roding Trust Paul Powlesland reports on the results of the river’s first-ever comprehensive water testing programme, and urges the Environment Agency to ‘do its job’ as guardian of the river

Whipps Cross Hospital has confirmed it has no objections to the W14 bus passing through hospital grounds

A decision on the application for a development at Holy Trinity Church on Hermon Hill is expected in March.

The South Woodford Islamic Centre has donated £5,000 to Haven House Children’s Hospice

The president of the Woodford Historical Society will be celebrating local history on 13 March with a presentation of images from his archives

A charity dedicated to providing therapeutic art sessions for young adults with additional needs is being launched by a local resident

Nightingale Primary School has joined Redbridge Council’s School Streets scheme

Calvin Bailey MBE, MP for Leyton and Wanstead has been appointed as the UK Trade Envoy to Southern Africa

Acting Inspector Reshma Sher celebrates the opening of a new police hub in Woodford, which she says will improve local policing. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft designs for a new education and youth hub on the site of the former Wanstead Youth Centre

Iain Duncan Smith MP has expressed his disappointment about the lack of clarity for the future of Broadmead Road bridge