Councillor Paul Donovan – who will not be seeking re-election for Labour in May – reflects on what has been good, bad or indifferent over the past eight years of serving as a Wanstead Village councillor
Discover the creativity and community behind floral art with national demonstrator and Wanstead House manager Kathryn Stangaard, who will be presenting to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group this festive season
In the fourth of a series of articles documenting the development of Wanstead’s Evergreen Field, Geoff Horsnell revisits the entire development cycle, from initial application to the halting of work and design amendments
Award-winning composer and local resident Simone Spagnolo will bring his part-concert, part-theatre show Mr Baldocci to Wanstead this month
In the 48th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces David Silkoff and Margaret Macham, who will be giving a piano duo recital in Wanstead this month
Redbridge Council’s new street trading policy has caused controversy in Wanstead, but aims to boost local enterprise, improve standards and keep the High Street vibrant, says Councillor Khayer Chowdhury
Following a public meeting in September to discuss the matter of market stalls on Wanstead High Street, very little has happened other than growing frustration amongst us residents, says Colin Cronin
Local artists will be adding colour to Wanstead Library’s entrance display case this month with an exhibition entitled ‘Colour Me Happy’
Snaresbrook is among 17 London Underground stations that will be assessed for step-free access upgrades.
Aldersbrook’s very own dancing queen, Grace Sparks, celebrates her 100th birthday – still smiling, still graceful and surrounded by friends and fond memories. Here, a neighbour shares her story
After a year, Whipps Cross Interchange now has a proper W14 bus stop at the start of its route outside the area’s main hospital
Redbridge Council will roll out a new weekly food waste collection service this month, with a number of roads in Wanstead to be included in the first phase of the scheme


















