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A gold ring dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period was discovered on farmland in Matching (Image: EFDM)

Ancient Anglo‑Saxon ring found in Essex field to go on display after major purchase

Caroline Haines joined a team from Historic England exploring the history of Ambresbury Banks (Image: City of London Corporation)

Caroline Haines joined a team from Historic England exploring the history of Ambresbury Banks (Image: City of London Corporation)

Spring projects showcase heritage and conservation work across Epping Forest

MP Dr Neil Hudson (second left) with members of The Epping Society at its AGM (Image: The Epping Society)

MP Dr Neil Hudson (second left) with members of The Epping Society at its AGM (Image: The Epping Society)

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping

Call to protect Epping Forest as housing and transport issues grow

Epping Forest Beaver volunteers build leaky dams on The Ching (Image: Alison O’Connor/City of London Corporation)

Epping Forest Beaver volunteers build leaky dams on The Ching (Image: Alison O’Connor/City of London Corporation)

How Epping Forest’s winter floods are helping protect it for the summer ahead

Birds on a frozen lake in Epping Forest (Image: PA)

Birds on a frozen lake in Epping Forest (Image: PA)

Enjoy Epping Forest safely this winter and discover its beauty

Dr Neil Hudson welcomes the opening soon of the Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital (Image: Neil Hudson)

Dr Neil Hudson welcomes the opening soon of the Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital (Image: Neil Hudson)

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping

Working for thriving high streets and stronger healthcare

The scores are in, here are the latest batch of food hygiene ratings.

The scores are in, here are the latest batch of food hygiene ratings.

Latest food hygiene ratings for these London restaurants and takeaways

Voluntary Action Epping Forest hold regular Power Up! sessions sharing digital know how (Image: VAEF)

Voluntary Action Epping Forest hold regular Power Up! sessions sharing digital know how (Image: VAEF)

Charity seeks volunteers to be digital champions to break the digital divide

Caroline Haines is joined by Lizzie and Peter Barklem, chair of Visit England, Lady Victoria Borwick, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, and Epping Forest District Council chair, Louise Mead to launch the Brambly Hedge trail

Caroline Haines is joined by Lizzie and Peter Barklem, chair of Visit England, Lady Victoria Borwick, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, and Epping Forest District Council chair, Louise Mead to launch the Brambly Hedge trail

Brambly Hedge characters star on the launch of their trail at Epping Forest

Dr Neil Hudson met Loughton Mayor David Wixley and volunteers from the Epping Forest District Museum during Loughton Day 2025 (Image: Office of Neil Hudson)

Dr Neil Hudson met Loughton Mayor David Wixley and volunteers from the Epping Forest District Museum during Loughton Day 2025 (Image: Office of Neil Hudson)

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping

'Celebrating the wonderful community spirit in Loughton'

Chingford Station in 1890 (Image: Gary Stone)

Chingford Station in 1890 (Image: Gary Stone)

How the arrival of the railway changed Chingford

Caroline Haines (right) joined staff and volunteers at the Epping Forest Field Studies Centre for their Visitors Open Day (Image: City of London Corporation)

Caroline Haines (right) joined staff and volunteers at the Epping Forest Field Studies Centre for their Visitors Open Day (Image: City of London Corporation)

Visitors connect with nature in Epping Forest during the summer

Brimble's newsagent and stationers was at 52, Station Road in Chingford (Image: Gary Stone)

Brimble's newsagent and stationers was at 52, Station Road in Chingford (Image: Gary Stone)

How a Chingford newsagent encouraged visitors to explore Epping Forest

The Crown Inn used to be in Loughton (Image: Gary Stone)

The Crown Inn used to be in Loughton (Image: Gary Stone)

When villagers met a Loughton pub to go lopping

The fire took more than two hours to bring under control

The fire took more than two hours to bring under control

Heatwave warning as 14 acres of east London grassland scorched by fire

The Avenue in Chingford c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

The Avenue in Chingford c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Where Chingford met Epping Forest in the 1800s

Longhorn cows are returning to Epping Forest in September (Image: City of London Corporation)

Longhorn cows are returning to Epping Forest in September (Image: City of London Corporation)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Working in partnership with nature around Wanstead Flats

Ben Murphy has been in his position at the City of London Corporation for three years

Ben Murphy has been in his position at the City of London Corporation for three years

Leaving Epping Forest but leaving the gift of nature free for all

Ben Murphy joined MP Iain Duncan Smith for a walk along the new Brambly Hedge trail (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy joined MP Iain Duncan Smith for a walk along the new Brambly Hedge trail (Image: City of London Corporation)

Protecting and enhancing Epping Forest as a national treasure

Woodford Green c1925 with The Castle Hotel on the left (Image: Gary Stone)

Woodford Green c1925 with The Castle Hotel on the left (Image: Gary Stone)

A Woodford Green scene where little has changed in 100 years

The Duke of Gloucester with volunteers outside the Queen Elizabeth I Hunting Lodge (Image: Andy Wakefield/City of London Corporation)

The Duke of Gloucester with volunteers outside the Queen Elizabeth I Hunting Lodge (Image: Andy Wakefield/City of London Corporation)

Duke of Gloucester visits the inspirational place behind the Brambly Hedge books

Ben Murphy joins Jon Phillips to make sure that the British Longhorn cattle have their winter hay (City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy joins Jon Phillips to make sure that the British Longhorn cattle have their winter hay (City of London Corporation)

Let Epping Forest help you keep your New Years' resolutions

Ben Murphy joins Jon Phillips to make sure the British Longhorn cattle have their winter feed (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy joins Jon Phillips to make sure the British Longhorn cattle have their winter feed (Image: City of London Corporation)

Let Epping Forest help you keep your New Year's resolutions

The Ace Activities group enjoyed a day trip to the seaside last summer

The Ace Activities group enjoyed a day trip to the seaside last summer

Community contribution

The real difference Voluntary Action Epping Forest made in 2024

River Ching Action group l-r Natasha, River Ching Action Group; Cllr Rosalind Dore, Waltham Forest; Tanith Cook, head of conservation at Epping Forest and Janet, River Ching Action Group (Image: Yve Woodhouse/City of London Corporation)

River Ching Action group l-r Natasha, River Ching Action Group; Cllr Rosalind Dore, Waltham Forest; Tanith Cook, head of conservation at Epping Forest and Janet, River Ching Action Group (Image: Yve Woodhouse/City of London Corporation)

Community contribution

Environment Agency

Reflecting on work in Epping Forest during 2024 but still planning ahead

Buxton Road, Chingford c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Buxton Road, Chingford c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Buxton Road named after saviours of Epping Forest

The boathouse by Connaught Waters in Epping Forest is no longer there (Image: Gary Stone)

The boathouse by Connaught Waters in Epping Forest is no longer there (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Connaught Waters in Epping Forest

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Autumn has arrived at Epping Forest

VAEF are ready to Power UP! the community (Image: VAEF)

VAEF are ready to Power UP! the community (Image: VAEF)

Community contribution

VAEF PowerUP! digital access in Epping Forest

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest gets Green Flag award for 22 years running

Epping High Street c1915 (Gary Stone)

Epping High Street c1915 (Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The water fountain in Epping High Street

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the helping hands of Epping Forest

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

Community contribution

Working together to conserve the rich and ancient heritage of Epping Forest

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Community contribution

Epping Forest Foodbank

Zero-hours contract and benefits reduced

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

'The benefits of volunteering are enormous'

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Community contribution

Local charity receives additional funding to support carers

Earl's Path in Loughton c1900

Earl's Path in Loughton c1900

Community contribution

Then and Now: Earl's Path in Loughton

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Epping Forest is exploring the growing impact of climate change on site

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

'Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance'

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

'The best way of advancing woodland is to leave what is already there alone'

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Reflecting on the past but planning ahead

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

A Castle For Christmas

Celebrating the successes of 2023 in Epping Forest

After paying heating bills, Emma had no money left for food

After paying heating bills, Emma had no money left for food

Community contribution

Cost of living crisis

Epping Forest Foodbank - 'Emma's' story

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

The colourful hues of autumn arrive in Epping Forest

Service user David is struggling to pay his bills

Service user David is struggling to pay his bills

Community contribution

Cost of living crisis

Epping Forest Foodbank: David - a service user case story

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

The wonderful job longhorn cows do in Epping Forest