In the sixth of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro discusses sustainability and explains why nature and biodiversity are vital for the new building

John Philips, Grazing and Landscape Projects Officer at Epping Forest, reports on the City of London Corporation’s successful cattle-grazing trial in Wanstead Park. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

In the first of two articles, Sadayeen Khan, secretary of Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), explains the group’s purpose and why their objectives are more than just tackling crime

The major work on the park’s lakes planned for 2024 has been reduced in scale

Artists and makers from Wanstead, South Woodford and surrounding areas have set up a virtual Christmas market

"It is essentially dressage and show jumping, but with toy horses"

A drive-through collection for clothing and toiletries in aid of rough sleepers took place at Wanstead Cricket Club last month

Keen amateur baker Paul Canal has relaunched his annual Christmas cake baking appeal in aid of Haven House

Consultation and planning work for a community orchard in South Woodford has begun, following Redbridge Council’s agreement to fund the project.

From seascapes to The Shard, South Woodford resident Alison Stenhouse is a gifted artist with a diverse portfolio… which now also includes Santa

Pamela Odukoya of the Woodford Green Speakers Club introduces an event in connection with Black History Month

Nat Cato from Healthwatch Redbridge encourages service users to make their voices count