Explore the magic of musical therapy

4:30pm Wednesday 24th September 2008

For many people with disabilities or special needs, the chance to play a musical instrument is not readily available. But this weekend a unique technology comes to Walthamstow which allows them to do just that. DANIEL BINNS finds out more

The new school with a design for the future

3:51pm Tuesday 23rd September 2008

Curiosity has been roused over what lies behind the gates of the new Frederick Bremer School, and whether it is living up to expectations. Guardian reporter MHAIRI MACFARLANE was invited for a look behind the scenes ahead of an open day.

Innocent man’s battle over life in jail

2:46pm Friday 19th September 2008

IT was among the biggest crimes seen in Woodford Green during the 1970s. Now one of the men convicted of involvement could be on course for a massive pay-out after proving his innocence. Sam Adams investigates.

Love your local? Help beat the crunch

12:27pm Thursday 18th September 2008

New figures show a shocking 36 pubs a week are closing as the combined effects of the smoking ban, England failing to make the Euro 2008 finals, supermarket price wars and the credit crunch make their presence felt.

Hang out the bunting and celebrate!

11:32am Thursday 18th September 2008

Community spirit is running high in several Waltham Forest roads and many attribute it to a revival of street parties which are pulling families together. MHAIRI MACFARLANE looks back over the years at this English tradition.

A not-so-nervous return to school

4:14pm Monday 15th September 2008

Fifty years on, former pupils returned to the school they first entered as nervous boys. Claire Hack learns more about how they have developed in the intervening years.

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Marvellous Mervyn helps to keep community on the move

12:38pm Monday 15th September 2008

Not much is known about the Epping Forest Community Transport Bus Service. ISABEL JENSEN takes a ride and finds out why.

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Bonkers for conkers? If yes, start to worry

4:29pm Thursday 11th September 2008

It is the symbol of Redbridge, but it seems we may have a rotten borough on our hands. Guardian reporter Charlie Campbell investigates a disturbing sickness threatening to end the fun of generations of children.

Centre plans to transform home for rough sleepers

4:34pm Wednesday 10th September 2008

BRANCHES is set to be transformed – if it can get planning permission.

An explosive past and vibrant present

1:23pm Friday 5th September 2008

FROM the Anglo-Dutch War in the 17th century to the Falklands War in 1983, British soldiers relied for nearly 300 years on the military technology created and perfected at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, in Waltham Abbey.