Councillor Jo BlackmanCouncillor Jo Blackman (Wanstead Village, Labour) outlines her priorities following her appointment to Redbridge Council’s cabinet, with responsibility for the environment and civic pride
'Bruce' took up temporary residence on Eagle Pond
Decoupage box created by Lou Clouter"I will be making themed decoupage boxes and small furniture pieces"
The Corner House Project works with a nearby half-way house and they are short on towels
Local schools set to be included in the scheme include: Aldersbrook Primary School (pictured), Wanstead Church School, Snaresbrook Primary School and Nightingale Primary SchoolResidents now have until 14 February to contribute to the consultation
Last month, Vicky Taylor (right) delivered six new laptops on behalf of the group to Glade Primary School in IlfordA survey of schools conducted by Red4Ed estimates 7,000 devices are needed borough-wide
Essex Art Club president John Tookey is known for his dynamic bold watercolours that sparkle with light. He will be demonstrating these skills at a Wanstead House event this month
In the 24th of a series of articles charting the Wild Wanstead project, Nicola Steele explains how you can help garden wildlife in winter
Healthwatch Redbridge is asking people to complete a survey about COVID-19 vaccines
The phone box before the restorationIt is protected as a Grade 2 listed structure and BT has a responsibility to maintain it
A message from Jim and Sue Carroll, organisers of the Poppy Appeal in Wanstead.
John Rocque’s London 10 Miles Round Map (1746). Courtesy of the British Library and MOLA via layersoflondon.orgRussell Kenny and Paul Hayes have devised a series of self-guided history walks around the Wanstead area, which can be followed on a phone or from a printable map. In the first of a series of articles championing these tours through time, we discover some local historical highlights