During a long summer before university, Jay Demetriou found purpose and routine by volunteering at the Barnardo’s charity shop in Wanstead, turning quiet Wednesdays into something meaningful

Residents living with osteoporosis are invited to join the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s North East London support group this month

Organisers of the Wanstead Repair Café are seeking more volunteers who can sew to take part in this month’s event

The Wren Wildlife Group has completed another year of butterfly monitoring in Wanstead Park

In the 13th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish reflects on the history and importance of Christ Church and reports on the major grant that will secure its future

Much has changed in Wanstead, but its vibrancy and activism continue to shine, says Councillor Paul Donovan as he announces he will not seek re-election for Labour next May

The Parish of Wanstead is aiming to raise £4,700 to fund the restoration of the Wanstead War Memorial

A front garden in Wanstead was named Best Sustainable Planet-Friendly Garden in this year’s Redbridge in Bloom competition

In the 47th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces clarinettist Matthew Scott and pianist Christine Zerafa, who will perform in Wanstead this month

In the third of a series of articles documenting the development of Wanstead’s Evergreen Field, Geoff Horsnell raises concerns over how the amended plans will fit within the Wanstead Village conservation area

Redbridge Council has expanded its use of Hydrorock flood-defence technology in Wanstead after a successful trial

Councillor Jo Blackman shares her concerns about the pressures on parking in Wanstead and the rationale behind the recent expansion of Wanstead’s permit parking zones

Councillor Paul Canal believes the recent expansion of Wanstead’s permit parking zones is misguided and will put pressure on independent shops and complicate daily life for residents

A survey has shown people are unhappy with TfL’s reorganisation of local buses

TfL is being accused of sabotaging its ‘lifeline’ local route to deter passengers and drop the service. Donna Mizzi reports

A member of the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society has won the nature category of the Redbridge Photography Awards

Last month’s Wanstead Fringe saw nearly 4,000 tickets sold for over 100 events across 13 local venues

Redbridge Council has announced plans to overhaul household recycling collections

Redbridge Council launched a new website last month.

Redbridge Council is inviting feedback from residents as plans are made for next year’s budget

The Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group’s Tim Harris reports on a successful breeding season for the Skylarks of Wanstead Flats, where simple protection measures are helping these ground-nesting birds

Restoration of Wanstead Park’s Ornamental Waters took a step forward last month with the clearing of vegetation from the dried-out lakebed

Local photographer Mike Edwards will be giving a presentation this month about the book he self-published in 2014

New permit parking controls have come into force in Wanstead

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club is celebrating the end of a successful season