Woodford Town FC are confident the dream of a return to their home town will be realised by October, in time for the Essex Senior League season, says the club’s Technical Director Neil Day

In the first of a series of articles aiming to spread positivity, South Woodford resident and mindset and confidence coach Nicky Kentisbeer explains what you can be certain of in these uncertain times

Kerry Oliver tells the story behind Elmhurst Garden’s dragon – and other creatures – carved from a fallen oak tree. Additional reporting by Olivia McCarron, Hannah Adams and Kathie Teahan. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Walking around Woodford (and Kent) provided Woodford Arts Group member Darren Evans – who goes by the name The Suburban Artist – with the inspiration he needed to break his lockdown artist’s block

In the fifth of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro reflects on a recent public meeting and expresses concern over plans for 51 fewer beds Work towards the new Whipps Cross Hospital is advancing apace with the architect team in the process of being appointed. A public meeting hosted by Waltham Forest Save Our NHS (WFSONHS) at the end of July demonstrated our communities’ determination that the new hospital must be designed to meet our needs in the future. Alarm that the latest plans are for 51 fewer beds than now – despite the area having the fastest-growing population in London – has led to the launch of a community-wide campaign. People found the meeting informative and...

A new grow zone has been established in a private communal garden in Snaresbrook

Part of South Woodford is one of seven areas in Redbridge chosen by the council to be included in its Quiet Streets initiative.

Yuki Negishi will be joining musicians from across the country for a virtual concert.

But it is still not business as usual

Campaign to help prevent children’s mental health suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Redbridge Council is giving away over 40,000 spring-flowering bulbs to help improve local neighbourhoods.

Wanstead House Community Association reopened from 1 September.