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MP Jas Athwal celebrated 100 years since Ilford's Charter Day with business and community leaders in Parliament (Image: Jas Athwal)

Jas Athwal, Labour MP for Ilford South

Celebrating 100 years of Ilford and the community spirit that still binds us

Iain Duncan Smith met with Ray Lodge parents over safety concerns (Image: Iain Duncan Smith)

Iain Duncan Smith met with Ray Lodge parents over safety concerns (Image: Iain Duncan Smith)

Broadmead Bridge

School safety concerns grow as bridge and alleyway remain closed

Residents were without water for several days last month (Image: NQ)

Residents were without water for several days last month (Image: NQ)

Time for answers after Thames Water left Redbridge residents without water

The prolonged closure of Broadmead Bridge has become the biggest issue affecting residents across Chingford and Woodford Green (Image: Redbridge Council)

The prolonged closure of Broadmead Bridge has become the biggest issue affecting residents across Chingford and Woodford Green (Image: Redbridge Council)

Broadmead Bridge

Pressure grows to secure funding for Broadmead Road Bridge

Students on Jas Athwal's Summer Scheme were surprised with a visit to 10 Downing Street (Image: Jas Athwal)

Students on Jas Athwal's Summer Scheme were surprised with a visit to 10 Downing Street (Image: Jas Athwal)

Jas Athwal, Labour MP for Ilford South

Calls grow for student loan reform as graduates face mounting pressures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Calvin Bailey urges everyone to enjoy the local parks and green spaces during the heatwave safely (Image: Calvin Bailey)

Calvin Bailey urges everyone to enjoy the local parks and green spaces during the heatwave safely (Image: Calvin Bailey)

Calvin Bailey MP, Leyton and Wanstead

Concerns grow over heatwave impact on schools, fires and public safety

Prime minister Andy Burnham held the first meeting at No10 North (Image: PA)

Prime minister Andy Burnham held the first meeting at No10 North (Image: PA)

A new prime minister and a different way of doing politics

Some social media platforms will be banned for under-16s

Some social media platforms will be banned for under-16s

Why children need a break from smartphones this summer

Representatives of the British army recreated this photograph of Undivided Indian Army taken at the House of Commons in 1902

Representatives of the British army recreated this photograph of Undivided Indian Army taken at the House of Commons in 1902

Jas Athwal, Labour MP for Ilford South

How Britain’s history proves diversity is our greatest strength

MP Calvin Bailey took part in a Pride Month debate to highlight the distress expressed by LGBT+ constituents

MP Calvin Bailey took part in a Pride Month debate to highlight the distress expressed by LGBT+ constituents

Calvin Bailey MP, Leyton and Wanstead

National role expands while local focus remains

Local Conservatives campaigned on the reopening of Broadmead Road Bridge (Image: Redbridge Council)

Local Conservatives campaigned on the reopening of Broadmead Road Bridge (Image: Redbridge Council)

Conservatives buck national trend in local elections

MP Jas Athwal welcomes the changes to driving tests that means only learners can book them (Image: PA)

MP Jas Athwal welcomes the changes to driving tests that means only learners can book them (Image: PA)

Jas Athwal, Labour MP for Ilford South

Labour victory in Ilford as focus turns to delivery

MP Calvin Bailey hosted an event for housing association tenants at Leyton Orient Football Club (Image: Calvin Bailey)

MP Calvin Bailey hosted an event for housing association tenants at Leyton Orient Football Club (Image: Calvin Bailey)

Calvin Bailey MP, Leyton and Wanstead

Working for safer communities and fairer housing

Wes Streeting joined other MPs at the Big Iftar hosted by Parliament in March (Image: Wes Streeting)

Wes Streeting joined other MPs at the Big Iftar hosted by Parliament in March (Image: Wes Streeting)

From doorsteps to faith festivals, what community means to me

There is a renewed focus on road safety during school hours following an accident near a primary school (Image: PA)

There is a renewed focus on road safety during school hours following an accident near a primary school (Image: PA)

Iain Duncan Smith

Renewed push for road safety measures after child injured near school

Parents have been sharing their concerns over the SEND system Image: PA

Parents have been sharing their concerns over the SEND system Image: PA

Families fear the government’s SEND reforms will make things worse

Ceylon Street Restaurant is one of seven businesses fined for illegal workers in Redbridge

Ceylon Street Restaurant is one of seven businesses fined for illegal workers in Redbridge

Restaurants and grocery store among Redbridge businesses fined for illegal workers

Department for Education data has measured the performance of Redbridge primary schools

Department for Education data has measured the performance of Redbridge primary schools

Department for Education

Revealed: Redbridge's best performing primary schools in 2025 by government data

Data has revealed which government funded schools in Redbridge performed best in the 2025 GCSEs

Data has revealed which government funded schools in Redbridge performed best in the 2025 GCSEs

Department for Education

Redbridge's best performing secondary schools ranked through GCSE results

Floods minister Emma Hardy visited the River Roding works

Floods minister Emma Hardy visited the River Roding works

Redbridge flood defences to protect around 1,500 properties get minister visit

Wes Streeting was spotted on a ladder for a viral TikTok series

Wes Streeting was spotted on a ladder for a viral TikTok series

Ilford MP spotted on ladder for viral TikTok series

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Jas Athwal MP has said he will intervene in a ground rent dispute

Jas Athwal MP has said he will intervene in a ground rent dispute

Ilford MP intervenes in ground rent dispute after homeowner 'left in limbo'

Health minister Wes Streeting shown figures for people with undiagnosed high blood pressure

Health minister Wes Streeting shown figures for people with undiagnosed high blood pressure

'Visit your GP': Doctor's call after dozens found to have high blood pressure

We Vape's Mark Oates (left) bought six illegal vapes in 10 minutes in Ilford North

We Vape's Mark Oates (left) bought six illegal vapes in 10 minutes in Ilford North

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

Health Secretary's constituency a 'hotbed' of illegal vapes

Emergency crews speed up patient handovers at King George Hospital

Emergency crews speed up patient handovers at King George Hospital

London Ambulance Service crews up for Parliamentary award

Funding has been secured to build a new hospital at Whipps Cross

Funding has been secured to build a new hospital at Whipps Cross

Redbridge Council

Funding secured to rebuild Whipps Cross as 'smart' hospital

Ilford's Labour MPs Sam Tarry (right) and Wes Streeting (left) have spoken about the Probation Service failures that led to Zara Aleena (inset) being attacked

Ilford's Labour MPs Sam Tarry (right) and Wes Streeting (left) have spoken about the Probation Service failures that led to Zara Aleena (inset) being attacked

Probation Service

Ilford MPs demand action after "shameful failures" in case of Zara Aleena's killer

The winners of the Ilford Business Awards 2022

The winners of the Ilford Business Awards 2022

Business Awards

Ilford's best businesses celebrated at awards ceremony