An initiative that seeks to empower women and girls through well-being walks will be launching in Wanstead Park this month
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Wanstead Leisure Centre will temporarily close this month for extensive renovations
The Wanstead Fringe, traditionally a highlight of September, is set to expand its reach with more events throughout the year
Redbridge Council has appointed a new chief executive
©Geoff WilkinsonThe Wanstead Society has announced it will close as of 1 February 2025
A Christmas market will take place on Wanstead High Street next month.
The Wanstead Beer Festival – which was attended by over 730 people in October – has raised £4,000 for charity
The Wanstead Village Directory has reached the finals of the Redbridge Social Value Award
Councillor Emma Shepherd-MallinsonWanstead Park ward has a new Labour councillor following a by-election
©Paul MooreLocal photographers have produced a 2025 calendar featuring locations across Epping Forest
Redbridge Council will host an online meeting to explain the condition of Broadmead Road Bridge.
Redbridge Council has launched a budget survey to gather views on what matters most to local residents
Last year’s switch-on event in Wanstead. ©Geoff WilkinsonWanstead’s Christmas tree lights will be switched on this month
A local community gardening group won Best Community Display in this year’s Redbridge in Bloom competition
The Wanstead War Memorial. ©Geoff WilkinsonThree Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this month
Wanstead’s first-ever repair café took place last month
Volunteers putting together snack bags for the homelessThe Wanstead Charity is appealing for donations and sponsorship
Nightingale Primary School is looking for a new governor.
There has been a pub on the site since 1716The George in Wanstead ceased trading as a Wetherspoons pub last month
Royston Gardens Open Space (formerly the Kearley and Tonge Sports Ground)The Friends of Wanstead Parklands and Epping Forest have lodged objections
Broadmead Road bridge has reopened to motorbikes and bicycles, but remains closed to cars
Redbridge Council has approved the development of a new Education and Youth Hub on the site of the former Wanstead Youth Centre
©Geoff WilkinsonMore than 100 local residents attended a meeting with TfL
©Deepak DemblaLocal photographer Deepak Dembla recorded the Northern Lights over Wanstead Flats for the second time this year
A council by-election will take place in Wanstead Park ward on 14 November