Features

The A12 tunnel under George Green in Wanstead has been open for 25 years. Architect John Goldsmith – who was influential in its design – and his wife Margaret Igglesden share their memories of its creation

Bernie Clarkson walked a mile a day on Christ Church Green throughout October, raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and taking time to remember her friend Jill, who died last year

Art Group Wanstead member Gina Wade has been creating coloured pencil drawings of pets and wildlife since lockdown

Jo Cullen from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a look at some of the legislation which is expected to be introduced as part of the government’s ‘new deal for working people’

In the ninth of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish introduces two local volunteering opportunities that residents may wish to take part in

Amidst concerns over the health of Wanstead Park’s iconic Map Tree, Richard Arnopp takes a look at the 200-year-old specimen. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

In the fourth of a series of articles charting the experiences of a Wanstead-based travel writer, Carole Edrich – who is now a TMA Travel Writer of the Year finalist – recalls caving in Slovenia

In the 40th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces pianist Emilie Capulet, who will be performing at Wanstead Library this month

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

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’

Paul Donovan invites you to sample all that’s on offer at the second annual Wanstead Beer Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The cultural revolution that has been going on in Wanstead for the past few years is in full flow. And, like all of us, whatever our age, it looks like it is growing up, writes Fringe director Giles Wilson

People have always cycled in Wanstead, but now there are more of us, says Jeremy Cross, treasurer of the Redbridge Cycling Campaign, which will be leading two bike rides from Wanstead this month

In the first of a series of articles by those leading the campaign to save The George, Jackie Clune questions Wetherspoon’s decision to sell the much-loved, affordable pub

The Wanstead Fringe, which returns next month, has grown from a small-scale community event into a multifaceted platform for local creativity and culture, writes Camille Leadbeater

In the first 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 next month