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Village Vouchers has launched a new website and app offering discounts at local businesses

With its Neighbourhood Forum status renewed, the South Woodford Society can now push ahead with its long-awaited neighbourhood plan, setting out a community-led vision for the area. Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports

After addiction brought his life to breaking point, local resident Danny (not his real name) explains how Cocaine Anonymous helped him find sobriety and discover a second chance at life

In the sixth of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram explains the popularity of group outings

Woodford Pantomime is preparing to bring another season of magic to the community as work begins on Beauty and the Beast

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

After a life-threatening illness left her beloved Cavapoo Teddy fighting for survival, Lauren Juggler Crook turned to her community for help and was overwhelmed by an extraordinary outpouring of kindness

South Woodford’s Summer Festival will return this July, with George Lane partially closed to traffic for the event.

Gardens in South Woodford will open to the public this July, inviting visitors to explore hidden plots, wildlife havens and tranquil spaces while raising funds for charity. Fiona Grant encourages you to take a look

Ahead of a talk about war memorials in June, Richard Speller, vice-chair of the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust, offers an introduction to these important symbols of our shared heritage. Photo

In the fourth of a series of articles featuring images by Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram looks at David Tyrrell’s award-winning work

South Woodford resident Lakshman Pathak recalls how the Class 315 train from First Great Eastern sparked his love of railways and led to a restoration project in time for the train’s 45th birthday