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Average price of Redbridge home hits £308k and ‘will continue rising’
The average price of a Redbridge home has risen more than £10,000 in the last year to a whopping £307,572 – but it is still one of the cheapest areas of London.
South Woodford film producer is toast of Cannes Film Festival
When Kavita Pushkarna put the finishing touches to a 15-minute film she had written, she knew she was on to a winner.
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The sky really is the limit for one 16-year-old who plans to throw herself out of a plane for a good cause.
Seven Kings peace dove may not return at Christmas under new festive lights rules
The Seven Kings peace dove that lit up the High Road through the winter for multi-faith festivals may not be returning to its perch this Christmas.
Boy, 15, stabbed multiple times in Hainault attack
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in broad daylight in a Hainault park yesterday.
Traffic chaos around South Woodford after tanker fuel spill on A406
Traffic is still heavy on the A406 after a tanker spilled gallons of fuel onto the road earlier this morning near South Woodford.
Britain’s best car mechanic: Woodford Green man bags top award
It was third time lucky for a car mechanic who has been recognised as the finest in his trade after 30 years.
Angelina Jolie an ‘inspiration’, says Seven Kings breast cancer survivor
After Angelina Jolie bravely spoke out about having both her breasts removed to lower her chances of contracting cancer, one Seven Kings survivor believes it will help “inspire” others to get the help they need.
Hundreds turn out for South Woodford Church open day
A coconut shy, Thai food and a bouncy castle can only mean one thing – the St Mary’s Church open day.
Ilford girl gives up birthday presents to raise money for brother’s special school
A nine-year-old Ilford girl has given up all her birthday presents to raise money for her brother’s special educational school.
Barkingside square dance club celebrates 61 years with ‘old friends’ and current members
A Barkingside-based square dance club marked its 61st anniversary with a special event with both past and current members coming together to celebrate.
Sacrebleu! Hainault teacher wins Teacher of the Year award
One teacher certainly is top of the class after scooping an award beating off competition from thousands of nominees.
Wanstead residents get bee-sy ‘beautifying’ their street with insect-friendly flowers
A group of residents in Wanstead have grouped together to “beautify” their street.
Ilford teen wins public speaking competition with ‘emotional’ Dream On speech
An Ilford student won judges over in a public speaking competition with a message of hope on Wednesday.
Ilford schoolchildren ‘stunned’ by talk from mother of stabbing victim
Children were “stunned” after listening to a talk by a woman whose son was stabbed to death.
Let the Recorder know your memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation
On June 2, 1953, 26-year-old Elizabeth was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey – the world’s first international event to be broadcast on television.
Under-fire boss of hall in Newbury Park seeks permission to hold banquets
The owner of a Newbury Park hall, which has received complaints from angry residents about “excessive noise” and parking, is applying for planning permission to hold “banquets”, despite deeming the application unnecessary.
Shavout festival marked by primary school children with bouquets
Tremendous tulips, sensational sunflowers and gorgeous gerberas were made up into custom bouquets to mark when the Torah was given to the Israelites.
Woodford Green business director gets suspended jail sentence for flouting court orders
A business director from Woodford Green has been given a six month suspended jail sentence for flouting court orders to run his company.
Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant
From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.
But it is not a one-way street.
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Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant
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