In the ninth of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro reflects on the recent announcements regarding the Margaret Centre and bed numbers

Wanstead resident Jean Medcalf passed away peacefully on 20 September.

A refugee donation drop-off centre opened at Redbridge Town Hall earlier this month.

Wanstead resident Paul Canal has raised concerns over the process by which plans for a café kiosk on Christchurch Green were approved.

Messages of hope decorated a sycamore tree on Christchurch Green earlier this month as part of the Spreading Kindness Through E11 initiative.

A dog show and family fun day will take place at Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club on 2 October.

Up to 10,000 people were estimated to have enjoyed the Wanstead Festival on Christchurch Green earlier this month

Redbridge Council is seeking feedback from local business owners to help shape a new Redbridge Business Forum.

Plastic tubs, pots and trays are now accepted in Redbridge Council’s kerbside recycling collections.

The petition to save Redbridge Lane West allotments from being taken over by Cadent was debated at a Redbridge Council meeting yesterday.

Art Group Wanstead member Elsie Drew developed a passion for art at a young age. But with a family to nurture and a career to develop, painting was put on hold. Now, in retirement, Elsie has rediscovered art all over again

In the fourth of a series of articles by plot holders at the Redbridge Lane West allotments – which are under threat from the adjacent gas works – Iain Ambler explains the site’s importance for local biodiversity