Paola Noto reports on a new home for the Haven House Santa’s Grotto and a magical Christmas trail through the charity’s Woodford Green woodland, raising vital funds to help seriously ill children

In the 12th of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces wildlife photographer Ed Adamson

This month’s Remembrance Sunday service in Wanstead will be the most inclusive it has ever been. This is a welcome milestone, says Paul Kaufman, chair of the East London Humanists

Geraldine Roberts’ latest book uncovers the remarkable lives of Charles and Mary Bagot, tracing diplomacy, politics and personal fortunes across Britain, America, Russia and Canada. Review by Paul Donovan

Wanstead Repair Café volunteers will mark International Repair Day with a special taster session at Wanstead Library, encouraging residents to keep everyday items out of the bin. Kathy Taylor reports

In the 55th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces pianist John Paul Ekins who will perform at Wanstead Library this month

One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer Carole Edrich presents the eighth instalment of her Big Rail Story

In the seventh of a series of articles, Susan Allison reports on the culmination of a community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead

Redbridge Council is considering introducing two new yellow box junctions in the local area

An interactive African drumming performance will take place at St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook to mark Black History Month

Local resident Jane Grell will host a special rhyme time session for children at Wanstead Library to celebrate Black History Month

Food waste collections will be rolled out across Redbridge following a year-long trial in parts of Wanstead