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In Summer 2018, Woodberry Down Shorts returned with its second annual competition for young people interested in film making. The competition sets local 14-18 y...

When advertising director Ilona Lubojemska, 37, bought her first home at Woodberry Down in Hackney four years ago using shared ownership

Meet some of the Woodberry Down Apprentices, as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

Join the sales team for drinks and nibbles at our preview launch of Emerald Quarter

As the regeneration of Woodberry Down progresses, the opportunities for local businesses and services grows with it. Meet the people behind four unique business...

The New River has been a feature of London’s manmade landscape for over 400 years, and this year, for the sixth time, it hosts the Hidden River Festival.

We talk to the man with the encyclopaedic knowledge of the plants, fruits, flowers and berries around Woodberry Down and the surrounding areas, Johnathan Cook a...

The summer is always an exciting time at Woodberry Down and one of the highlights is Summer Screenings. See the photos from the 2018 event.

Discover a whole host of original indoor sports available locally to get you fighting fit during winter months. Head to the studio, try something new and get th...

Lydia Batchelor has lived in Woodberry Down for over 20 years. We talk to her about being a self-employed caterer, a mother and grandmother, a regular volunteer...

In the words of Woodberry Down residents, we discover what life is really like living in such a vibrant neighbourhood and active community.

A hub of inspiration, education and relaxation for the growing community around Woodberry Down… and now a winner of two prestigious awards. We find out what m...

As the Woodberry Down development takes shape, we speak to the ambitious young apprentices about the skills they’re developing in the process.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the short story and photography competition winners – collaborations created by locals for locals.

From childhood, Ian and Yvonne Kleinberg have lived at Woodberry Down, they share their experience with us from their seventh-floor apartment by the West Reserv...

The Local Honey Man founder, Curtis Thompson, invited Woodberry Life to the apiary at Woodberry Wetlands to share the secrets and benefits of urban beekeeping.

Woodberry Life chats to three local spots that are doing things a little bit differently, and standing out from the crowd as a result.