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Having moved from Romania to South Woodford, artist Andrea Timis reflects on her journey through colour and culture and the joy and connection she’s found by joining Woodford Arts Group
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Colour and Culture
Having moved from Romania to South Woodford, artist Andrea Timis reflects on her journey through colour and culture and the joy and connection she’s found by joining Woodford Arts Group
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January 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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In the second of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram reflects on the history of the group’s women members and presents the work of outgoing chair Sue Rosner
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Photo & story
In the second of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram reflects on the history of the group’s women members and presents the work of outgoing chair Sue Rosner
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January 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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At the Woodford Historical Society’s February meeting, Jef Page will be exploring the origins of Redbridge street names, including a number of local streets named after former cabinet ministers
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Street stories
At the Woodford Historical Society’s February meeting, Jef Page will be exploring the origins of Redbridge street names, including a number of local streets named after former cabinet ministers
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January 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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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
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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
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January 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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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
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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
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January 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Despite some progress, Redbridge Council still falls short on key biodiversity commitments, prompting fresh demands for a nature emergency motion, says Councillor Paul Donovan
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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
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January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
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DD’s 75th Woodford Diary
Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
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January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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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
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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
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January 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Redbridge Council has issued a statement in response to requests for additional signage on Chigwell Road for the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
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Council response to request for more School Streets signs
Redbridge Council has issued a statement in response to requests for additional signage on Chigwell Road for the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
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January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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A freedom of information request has revealed that £116,369 in fines has been generated by the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
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Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme generates over £100k in fines
A freedom of information request has revealed that £116,369 in fines has been generated by the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
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January 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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The SoWo Society is planning to make the Community Orchard more beetle-friendly
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Plans to build a beetle-boosting stumpery at the Community Orchard
The SoWo Society is planning to make the Community Orchard more beetle-friendly
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January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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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
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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
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January 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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The developer of an HMO conversion at 125 Hermon Hill has issued a statement
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Developer’s statement about HMO conversion on Hermon Hill
The developer of an HMO conversion at 125 Hermon Hill has issued a statement
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January 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Redbridge Council has issued a statement regarding the HMO conversion of 125 Hermon Hill
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Council statement about HMO conversion on Hermon Hill
Redbridge Council has issued a statement regarding the HMO conversion of 125 Hermon Hill
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January 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Residents have launched a petition urging the council to reject any House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application for 125 Hermon Hill
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Residents launch petition against HMO application on Hermon Hill
Residents have launched a petition urging the council to reject any House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application for 125 Hermon Hill
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January 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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New yellow boxes have been installed at the junctions of Albert Road with Chigwell Road and Orford Road with Hermon Hill
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Two new yellow box junctions in South Woodford
New yellow boxes have been installed at the junctions of Albert Road with Chigwell Road and Orford Road with Hermon Hill
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January 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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A filmmaker from South Woodford is in talks to develop her dark comedy web series Do We Eat Him? into a TV sitcom
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South Woodford filmmaker plans TV sitcom following YouTube comedy hit
A filmmaker from South Woodford is in talks to develop her dark comedy web series Do We Eat Him? into a TV sitcom
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January 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Redbridge Council is to install 34 new electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford
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New electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford
Redbridge Council is to install 34 new electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford
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January 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Residents have several options for disposing of real Christmas trees this January
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Real Christmas tree recycling services available this January
Residents have several options for disposing of real Christmas trees this January
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January 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape the future of the borough
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Redbridge Council asks residents to help shape the borough’s future
Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape the future of the borough
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December 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Redbridge Council has published a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) priority action plan
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SEND priority action plan
Redbridge Council has published a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) priority action plan
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December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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A supporter of Saint Francis Hospice is walking 5,000 miles from London to Ghana to raise funds for the charity
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5,000-mile walk to honour late fiancée and support local hospice
A supporter of Saint Francis Hospice is walking 5,000 miles from London to Ghana to raise funds for the charity
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December 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Nominations for the Mayor of Redbridge’s annual community awards are open until 6 January. Do you know an unsung hero on your street or anywhere within your local community? Or a group or organisation that has made a positive contribution to the lives of local residents?
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Community awards
Nominations for the Mayor of Redbridge’s annual community awards are open until 6 January. Do you know an unsung hero on your street or anywhere within your local community? Or a group or organisation that has made a positive contribution to the lives of local residents? If the answer is yes, why not enter them...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Having reached the finals of the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards in December, the South Woodford Village Gazette lost out to Colours of Redbridge in the Social Value Award category. “There was strong competition in our category and Colours of Redbridge are worthy winners.
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South Woodford Village Gazette loses out on award to Colours of Redbridge
Having reached the finals of the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards in December, the South Woodford Village Gazette lost out to Colours of Redbridge in the Social Value Award category. “There was strong competition in our category and Colours of Redbridge are worthy winners. I’m grateful to all who took part in the public vote...
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December 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM