Features

The Guide Dogs’ recently refurbished centre in Redbridge has enjoyed architectural award recognition. Local volunteer coordinator Phoebe Coles reports on a building that champions sustainability

Public debate over restricting the Freedom Pass has sparked intergenerational tensions, but focusing on cost misses the bigger questions, says Councillor Paul Donovan

As local election day approaches, Calvin Bailey MP urges residents to ensure they turn out to vote and encourages us all to be more engaged with local politics

In the 52nd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Madeleine Perring and Matthew Clemmet, who will be performing in Wanstead this month

In the 19th of a series of articles charting Cadent’s impact on Redbridge Lane West allotments, Sally Parker reports on the displaced plot holders who are still waiting to return five years on

Wanstead resident and journalist Donna Mizzi writes an open letter to Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and chairman of TfL, on behalf of local W14 bus users

In the fourth of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces Kevin Wright, the group’s new chair

A new peer-led ADHD support group in Wanstead is creating a relaxed, non-clinical space for men to talk openly and feel understood, says group founder Hari Singh

One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer Carole Edrich presents the second instalment of her Big Rail Story

Local resident Maggie Mehta MBE reflects on 45 years of voluntary service with Samaritans, dedicating her time, compassion and expertise to helping those in need

In the 51st of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Emilija Karaliute, who will be performing in Wanstead this month

Local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash was named Redbridge Business of the Year at the recent Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards. Julia McFall reflects on the historic firm’s success