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Jean’s late husband Gordon with their baby son in Wanstead Park
Wanstead resident Frank Charles has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his ‘hands-on’ charity work during the pandemic
Wanstead resident Keith Fernett – former CEO of the charity Caritas Anchor House – has been awarded an MBE for his services to the homeless.
Wanstead resident Frank Charles' Give a Gift Appeal is in the running to receive funding from Asda's Green Token scheme.
Colin Spence runs dog training classes in Snaresbrook and has been working with man’s best friend for over 20 years. Here, he explains the importance of training puppies bought during the pandemic
In the first of a series of articles about reducing waste, Joanne Smallman from Redbridge Council’s Neighbourhood Team explains what is being done in the borough to tackle the issue and how we can all play a part
Visualisation of the venue’s new entrance on Redbridge Lane WestAfter some initial setbacks, Redbridge Council’s expansion and improvement plans for Wanstead Leisure Centre are now progressing nicely, says Councillor Sheila Bain (Wanstead Park, Labour)
Councillor Morgan-Thomas at a meeting in Ilford Town HallCouncillor Daniel Morgan-Thomas (Wanstead Village, Labour) explains why legal obstacles forced him to vote in favour of the recent application to demolish a local Victorian house, despite his better instincts
Mysterious boundary markers in the forest will be discussed on the walk The Epping Forest Heritage Trust will host a free guided walk around Snaresbrook on 27 June.
The appointment of Redbridge Council’s first Humanist ‘chaplain’ marks an important milestone, says Wanstead resident Paul Kaufman, who was invited to take up the role by the newly elected Mayor of Redbridge
Section of the 1915 Ordnance Survey map showing the allotment siteIn the first of a series of articles by plot holders at Redbridge Lane West allotments in Wanstead, Ged Heeney reflects on the site’s long history and emphasises how devastating it would be to lose it
©Collette CurryJohn Sharpe of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands reports on the Wanstead Park Action Plan and the group’s ongoing collaboration with the City of London
© Ryder ArchitectureIn the eighth of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro encourages residents to view and comment on the planning application, which has now been submitted