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Boy, 15, stabbed multiple times in Hainault attack

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in broad daylight near 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.

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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.

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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.

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Catch cricket’s Indian Premier League final at Cineworld Ilford

Grab the last chance to see some of the world’s top cricketers in the unusual setting of a cinema on Sunday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Council - councillors vote for gender neutral titles despite amendment calling for ‘freedom of choice’

Councillors voted in favour of using the gender neutral titles, chair and spokesperson, despite an amendment suggesting members should be given the “freedom of choice”.

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Council - proposals to allow home extensions of up to eight metres are ‘just plain wrong’

Proposals to allow household extensions of up to eight metres without a planning application are “just plain wrong” and could lead to “all out warfare” between neighbours.

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