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Medical Emergency

In the fifth of a series of articles charting the challenges facing Aldersbrook Medical Centre, Paul Wildish reports on the latest developments in the procurement of a permanent GP contract

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By George, Our George!

In the second of a series of articles by those leading the campaign to save The George, Martin Wheatley reflects on some of the qualities of Wanstead’s ‘pub for all seasons’

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Get your fix

After running a repair café in South Woodford for the past two years, Lydia Fraser-Ward is now pleased to help Wanstead residents give their broken items a new lease of life at the inaugural Wanstead Repair Café

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Our water

An event at Wanstead Library on 2 October will consider the future of the water industry. It takes place in the run-up to the March for Clean Water in Westminster on 26 October. Paul Kaufman reports

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Local artist

From Paris to Newcastle to Wanstead, Bernie Clarkson now considers herself a local artist, with local scenes like Christ Church Green finding their way into her work

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Full marks

As Wanstead High School marks its 100th anniversary, the PTA are working hard to help improve the school for future generations. Chair of the PTA Dennis Weeks reports their successes so far

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Century Story

In the second of two articles, Terry Joyes reflects on his 12-year journey to publishing a book about the history of Wanstead High School, just in time for the school’s 100th anniversary this month

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Purchase Problems

Daveena Seepaul, Head of Residential Property at local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash, takes a look at some of the many pitfalls and problems that can arise from residential purchase transactions

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Setting the stage

The growth in Wanstead Fringe events, particularly theatre, is spectacular, says director Jon Fentiman, who will be bringing Miss Julie (a play that was once banned in the UK) to a brand new Fringe stage

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Talk about theatre

Wanstead Theatre Co has been a regular feature at the Fringe and this year, the company returns with Talking Heads. Fiona Gordon explains what to expect and the innovative way it’s being promoted

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The rest is history

One of the highlights of this year’s Wanstead Fringe is All Rest, an immersive opera set and staged in the graveyard at St Mary’s Church. Here, the opera’s composer Simone Spagnolo explains what to expect