Features

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

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. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

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

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

Construction site accidents can result in serious injuries, but taking the right steps after can help secure the compensation you deserve, says Bradley Wright from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

Councillor Paul Canal shares his personal reflections on the moral dilemmas of assisted dying, the unpredictable beauty of life and the need to prioritise compassionate care over premature endings

In the 42nd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Redbridge Music Service, whose students will be performing in Wanstead this month

To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame, Valentine Singers invite you to join them for a day of singing in South Woodford as they prepare for a concert inspired by the cathedral. Oliver Mason reports

Ingrid Howarth has transformed Wanstead Place Surgery’s backyard into a wellbeing garden much appreciated by doctors and staff

At the end of this month, the Wanstead Society will cease to exist. It’s a sad farewell from Scott Wilding, who writes his final article as chair of the group that has sought to protect and preserve our local area since 1997

There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the River Roding. It was particularly astonishing given the state of the river, but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor Jo Blackman

Recent changes to local bus routes have impacted the lives of many Wanstead residents, none more so than Lucille Grant, who believes her health has suffered as a result of the stress caused