A Muslim charity is hoping to convert a former restaurant building in South Woodford into an inclusive community centre

A much-loved Egyptian Goose often seen in the Snaresbrook area has died after being hit by a car

South Woodford Library and Gym – which has been closed since the discovery of RAAC concrete in September 2024 – is expected to reopen this summer

A youth charity leader from South Woodford was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours List

Andrew Hollingworth explains why bringing his new play Tin Can back to South Woodford feels like home

Having moved from Romania to South Woodford, artist Andrea Timis reflects on her journey through colour and culture and the joy and connection she’s found by joining Woodford Arts Group

In the second of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram reflects on the history of the group’s women members and presents the work of outgoing chair Sue Rosner

At the Woodford Historical Society’s February meeting, Jef Page will be exploring the origins of Redbridge street names, including a number of local streets named after former cabinet ministers

January is often called ‘divorce month’ because of a spike in divorce enquiries. Benjamin Carter of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explains what to expect from your first meeting with a divorce solicitor

London met legal limits for toxic nitrogen dioxide pollution for the first time ever in September. In the second of two articles, Lydia Fraser-Ward reflects on a five-year campaign to help us all breathe more easily

Despite some progress, Redbridge Council still falls short on key biodiversity commitments, prompting fresh demands for a nature emergency motion, says Councillor Paul Donovan

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