Features

Wanstead is home to one of London’s most welcoming running communities, says Jacob Stevens, chair of the East London Runners, which all started during a marathon-running boom in the early 1980s

Having been a local councillor since 2010, Wanstead resident Paul Canal has learned a thing or two about the qualities that make Wanstead a special place

Despite mixed experiences by some, there have been positive developments at Whipps Cross Hospital over the past few months, says Leyton and Wanstead MP Calvin Bailey MBE

The Parish of Wanstead has launched Inspire Wanstead, a campaign to restore Christ Church and increase community use, although Revd James Gilder insists some parts of the building remain untouched

Sunil Kapur reflects on Wanstead Climate Action’s recent screening of People’s Emergency Briefing at Wanstead Library and outlines the concerns and hopes the film raised

Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and chairman of TfL, has replied to a letter from a local school regarding long-ignored bus problems. Donna Mizzi reports

After restoring the Alders Brook earlier this year, River Roding Trust volunteers now face prosecution by the Environment Agency. But Trust chair Paul Powlesland will not stop what he considers vital work

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 fifth instalment of her Big Rail Story

Property chains often cause delays in home moves, making careful conveyancing and coordination between all parties essential, says Daveena Seepaul of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

In the third of a series of articles, Susan Allison reflects on a community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each with a story to tell and each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead

In the eighth of a series of articles featuring images by Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram looks at Alan Simpson’s monochromatic work

Wanstead is home to one of England’s most successful amateur cricket clubs, boasting national titles, thriving juniors and a vibrant community, says Helen Pattington from the club’s volunteer team