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Colourful past

Local resident Roland Saunders discusses his interest in giving old photographs a new lease of life by recolouring them using artificial intelligence

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Fields of Memories

In the first of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Robert Batchelor (class of 1955) reflects on his memories of school milk and rationed

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Having moved from Toronto to South Woodford last year, law student Nashwah Turshin has found her new London home to be surprising and welcoming in equal measure

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SoWo Blueprint

From ideas for pedestrianising parts of George Lane to new play areas and green spaces, Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on the local Design Code recommendations, a blueprint for the future of South Woodford

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Restoring the Roding

Environmental charity Thames21 is making improvements to the River Roding adjacent to Wanstead Park. River Restoration Support Officer Tyler Randall invites you to get your hands dirty (and wet)

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Quick change

Being made redundant was the best thing to happen to South Woodford resident Sonia Cudd, who soon went on to combine her passions for art and dogs (particularly greyhounds)

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Floral Tribute

Nicola Burrell is the artist behind South Woodford’s iconic flower sculptures, installed opposite George Lane roundabout 20 years ago. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson