Wanstead Fringe 2021 will include a number of stand-up comedy shows aimed at kids. It’s a genre that has become increasingly popular, says Wanstead Comedy Night organiser Jon Fentiman

The City of London Corporation has submitted a planning application for Wanstead Park’s Grade II listed Grotto.

Giles Wilson, chair of the Wanstead Fringe – which returns this month for a 16-day calendar of cultural events – explains why despite everything, getting stuck in is the best option

Redbridge Council is giving away 50,000 spring-flowering bulbs in the return of its Big Bulb Giveaway.

Wanstead resident Ben Harris has provided an update on his attempt to become the first person to kayak solo across Lake Tanganyika, the longest freshwater lake in the world.

A meadow of wildflowers has blossomed on Wanstead Flats at the site of the former Covid-19 mortuary facility.

Although there is no local art trail this year, Art Group Wanstead will be showing a display of members’ work at the Wanstead Festival

Healthwatch Redbridge is running a survey to collate people’s experiences of local dental services

Dr Tali Artman-Partock has been appointed as the new rabbi at Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue

Snaresbrook Primary School pupil Ellis Gentles has set a new athletic record for the under-9s 75m sprint.

Local residents have raised over £3,700 to support Wanstead’s Big Issue vendor, Monica

High Street Wanstead will be closed to traffic between Grove Park and Wanstead Place