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Forgotten work

Mark Gorman is co-author of a new book exploring the almost forgotten work of unemployed labourers who transformed the local landscape in the late 19th century

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Safety Screen

Wanstead resident and media literacy expert Janette Ballard founded Be Smart Cookie to help children stay safe online. As a mother of three, she has first-hand experience of the digital

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Good Friday Fauré

Royal College of Music professor Alison Wells is a much sought-after singing teacher who will be bringing the community together through music this Easter with a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s

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Loss & Legalities

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be emotionally overwhelming, yet practical matters must still be addressed, explains Anna Orpwood from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

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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

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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

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Laugh out proud

Wanstead’s Laugh-Able comedy night returns with an all-LGBTQ+ line-up, including a UK Pun Championships finalist. The accessible event simply asks the audience to pay what they can afford, says Mark

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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.

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Safety in numbers

Combining the Wanstead Park and Wanstead Village Safer Neighbourhoods Team meetings will boost attendance and create a more effective approach to tackling local crime, hopes Terilla Bernard

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Sir Patrick Spens

Local artist Christopher Thomas will be holding an exhibition of drawings at Wanstead Library this month, celebrating the ballad of Sir Patrick Spens