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Listen and learn

In the 43rd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces violinist Abigail Dance and pianist David Silkoff, who will be performing in Wanstead this month

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Reverend Reflections

In the 11th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish invites the community to join him in planning how Wanstead can best commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two

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Non-stop stress

Recent changes to local bus routes have impacted the lives of many local residents, including 13-year-old Lola Bullman-Borg, who now finds her journey to and from school more stressful

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Roding Report

Chair of the River Roding Trust Paul Powlesland reports on the results of the river’s first-ever comprehensive water testing programme, with some disturbing figures for the Alders Brook

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Reed all about it

A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park to create an additional habitat for wildlife and help improve water quality. Thames21 River Restoration Officer Tyler Randall reports. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson