THOUSANDS of people across Redbridge are heading to polling stations this morning (Thursday) to cast their vote in what is expected to be one of the closest general elections in decades.

Results from the Wanstead and Leyton, and Woodford Green and Chingford constituencies are expected to be declared in the early hours of tomorrow morning - at about 4am - following the count at the Assembly Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow.

The counts for Ilford North and Ilford South will be announced around the same time at Ilford Town Hall.

Results from the local elections are expected to be announced early on Friday evening.

To find your nearest polling station, which are open until 10pm tonight, visit: redbridge.gov.uk.