WVD-APR-2026v2-johnJohn Worsley, born 10 December 1946, died 16 February 2026
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Wanstead’s loss

Following the recent death of hairdresser John Worsley, who worked in Wanstead for over 40 years, his friend and colleague Danielle Tomlin pays respect to a man who had a contagious love for life

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Big Rail Story

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 third instalment of her Big Rail Story

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A local star

Wanstead should be proud of its connection with the Astronomer Royal James Bradley, says Dr John Fisher in the first of a series of articles celebrating a man admired by many

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Guided by design

The Guide Dogs’ recently refurbished centre in Redbridge has enjoyed architectural award recognition. Local volunteer coordinator Phoebe Coles reports on a building that champions sustainability

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Freedom?

Public debate over restricting the Freedom Pass has sparked intergenerational tensions, but focusing on cost misses the bigger questions, says Councillor Paul Donovan