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Stitches in time

In the eighth of a series of articles charting the Christ Church kneelers project, Susan Allison presents two Remembrance-themed examples ...
Three artworks by Cup of Art artists

Canvas Call

Cup of Art returns this month, giving local artists and residents a chance to connect. Laura Skye and Elsie Drew ...
big rail story

Big rail story

One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer ...
hot street

Hot street, Wanstead

A survey by Wanstead Climate Action has revealed how this summer’s heatwaves affected local businesses. The group says better preparation ...
santas next stop

Santa’s Next Stop

Paola Noto reports on a new home for the Haven House Santa’s Grotto and a magical Christmas trail through the ...
Macro photographs of Wanstead wildlife by Ed Adamson

Photo & Story

In the 12th of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces ...
Wanstead War Memorial in the November 2026 feature

Stand together

This month’s Remembrance Sunday service in Wanstead will be the most inclusive it has ever been. This is a welcome ...

Late for school

The much-delayed redevelopment of Wanstead High School and Wanstead Leisure Centre prompted local parents, including Georgina Brewis and Fiona Law, to ...

Brewed for you

Wanstead Beer Festival returns this month with more than 50 beers and ciders, a specially brewed braggot, new commemorative glass ...

Community & Culture

This month, St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook will host a Black History Month celebration, open to all and bringing the ...