News

Photo and story

In the fourth of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces Kevin Wright, ...

Talking ADHD

A new peer-led ADHD support group in Wanstead is creating a relaxed, non-clinical space for men to talk openly and ...

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 ...

Listening

Local resident Maggie Mehta MBE reflects on 45 years of voluntary service with Samaritans, dedicating her time, compassion and expertise ...

Listen and learn

In the 51st of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Emilija Karaliute, ...

Winning Verdict

Local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash was named Redbridge Business of the Year at the recent Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards ...

Street stories

At the Woodford Historical Society’s February meeting, Jef Page will be exploring the origins of Redbridge street names, including Nutter ...

LGBTQ+ history lesson

Ahead of an LGBTQ+ History Month event at Wanstead Library, author Jack Parlett reflects on his work on Fire Island ...

London’s Learning Legacy

February 2026 marks 200 years since the foundation of London’s first university. Local resident Georgina Brewis, who is professor of social ...

Cup of art

United by a shared vision for community art, Elsie Drew, Brenda Coyle and Laura Skye are pleased to introduce Cup ...