WVD-JAN-2026-divorce
Features

Divorce month

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

SWVG-JAN-FEB-2026-airLydia and other campaigners with Sadiq Khan in Elmhurst Gardens
Features

Say NO2 pollution

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

WVD-JAN-2026-ecoMistle Thrush territories in Wanstead Park have declined in recent years
Features

Eco urgency

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

SWVG-JAN-FEB-2026-egThe former bowling club pavilion has now been demolished
Features

Green regained

Gwyneth Deakins urges residents to take part in Redbridge Council’s public consultation about what should replace the former bowling club building in Elmhurst Gardens

WVD-JAN-2026-amandaAmanda’s mum, Salli, and dad, Howard
Features

Care & Dignity

When local resident Amanda Green lost her dad a year ago, Saint Francis Hospice enabled him to die peacefully at home. It was Amanda’s second experience of the hospice, which also cared for her mum in 2016

SWVG-JAN-FEB-2026-bb
Features

Pride not hate

Local resident Richard O’Neill responds to last issue’s Hate Racism article, which described those at the Unite the Kingdom march as far right. Richard supported the march but explains why he’s not far right