In the sixth of a series of articles charting the experiences of a Wanstead-based travel writer, Carole Edrich recalls how cold Canada’s Hudson Bay was whilst swimming with Beluga whales

The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, which can be further exacerbated by the absence of a will, says Asya Erol from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

Ahead of this year’s Epping Forest Centenary Walk, West Essex Ramblers’ David Evans explains the background to the event and invites local residents to join them on all or part of the 14-mile trek

Ninety years ago, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed the famous K6 telephone box. Wanstead’s own recently refurbished kiosk still stands proudly outside the station. Local historian Davis Watson reports. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Wanstead resident Matt Lo is a life coach, NLP practitioner and, most recently, founder of The Dad Table, an online meeting space for dads and a small but important step towards improving men’s mental health

The Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group’s annual Wanstead Wildlife Weekend returns this month with a diverse programme of free nature activities. James Heal reports

Last September’s changes to local bus routes impacted the lives of many residents. In the fifth of a series of articles, Elli Taylor explains the consequences for her family’s wellbeing and mental health

The delayed construction of the Wanstead Leisure Centre extension is now in its final phases

Art Group Wanstead members will hold an open-air studio sale on 15 June

Redbridge Council started rolling out a £4.2m programme of road and footway resurfacing works last month

A landmark moment for Redbridge as the borough prepares to host its first-ever Pride celebration – a powerful step towards equality and inclusion, says 14-year-old Wanstead resident Riku Fryderyk

The Friends of Wanstead Parklands took part in a stakeholders’ site visit and feedback session last month