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Redbridge Council will begin consulting residents next month about plans to roll out the Low Emission Neighbourhood proposals in the local area. “The area covered will encompass most of Wanstead,...

Saint Francis Hospice is in need of more volunteer drivers from the Wanstead area to chauffeur patients to and from the hospice grounds. “As a volunteer driver, you’ll be helping...

Wanstead Library will host a Christmas rhyme time session for children under five this month. “Come along to this extra special festive rhyme time with a special visit from Santa....

A homeless shelter will launch at Christ Church hall next month. Open every Tuesday night from 7 January until the end of March, the project is a partnership with the...

Local resident Frank Charles is seeking donations of new toys or books for his annual Christmas visit to Acorn Children’s Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. “The presents will go to...

Redbridge Council is rolling out cycle hangars across the borough. “The response from residents so far has been very positive, with the vast majority looking forward to having somewhere safe...

At the start of 2019, members of the Wren Wildlife Group set themselves a challenge to find 300 species of moths and butterflies in the local area, including Wanstead Flats...

A performance of The Snowman soundtrack by Redbridge Brass Band will accompany a local screening of the festive film this month. “That magical sound of a brass band is something...

Redbridge Council’s next West Neighbourhood Local Forum – which was scheduled for 12 December – has been postponed because of the General Election. The next round of local forums will...

Wanstead’s local councillors will hold two advice surgeries this month (instead of the usual four). Wanstead Park ward representatives – Councillors Sheila Bain and Paul Merry – will be available...