A treasure hunt in aid of St Gabriel’s Church will take place across Wanstead and Aldersbrook this summer

Wanstead resident Jean Medcalf published her first poetry book last year. To Everything There is a Season is a collection of lyrical, spiritual poems about nature. In the 10th of a series of articles, Jean – who celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year – recalls some well-known Wanstead people, past and present. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Eton Manor RFC has launched a campaign to raise funds for the purchase and installation of a new 100-seater stand

A presentation about Wanstead Park’s lost Georgian treasure is to be repeated later this year

As part of the Plastic Free July campaign, Wanstead Climate Action carried out a survey of nine local coffee shops

A Green Urban Landscape policy has been adopted by Redbridge Council following a public consultation

Elsa Arnold, founder of the Spreading Kindness Through E11 initiative, talks about her summer projects in aid of charity and invites local children to spread joy in the community over the holidays

The hub’s decoration has been seen as a sign of the times

Wanstead resident Francesca Gorni is taking part in the Tokyo Olympic Games as a travelling groom for the horse Toledo de Kerser

Redbridge Council's Local Forum for residents in the west of the borough will take place this evening (28 July, from 7pm)

Training sessions will take place next month for those interested in helping to monitor the health of the River Roding

Vision RCL has submitted a new application to build a café kiosk on Christchurch Green