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Markets, music and magical moments will make South Woodford merry this festive season. It’s time to celebrate with the community. Kris Kringle reports

In the first of a series of articles presenting the work of Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram delves into the group’s archives

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

A double rainbow over Wanstead Park’s tea hut and a sunset over Hollow Ponds are among the images featured in a new Epping Forest calendar for 2026

Applications are open for residents to adopt the tree pits on their streets and plant them with wildflowers in 2026.

Ahead of a talk for the Woodford Historical Society about the development of the local area, Dr Colin Runeckles explains his work digitising the details of local building plans from 1858 to 1965

Local resident Shreena Patel reflects on a lifetime of witnessing racism evolve in East London, and explains why she’s now helping to lead the Wanstead and South Woodford Against Racism campaign

Redbridge Council has launched a consultation over plans to introduce three new yellow box junctions in the local area

Osteoporosis often goes unnoticed until a fall causes serious damage, but early action can help. Kim Betts shares her experiences and explains how a local support group in Woodford is making a difference

Chess has come a long way recently but there is still a missing piece, says 18-year-old Jay Demetriou, whose membership of Wanstead and Woodford Chess Club has helped him connect with the community

The Woodford and District branch of the National Trust has announced its new season of talks

South Woodford Community Gardeners are bidding for much-needed funding to improve local flower beds and tackle the challenges of climate change. Fiona Grant explains the many benefits of their work