The Broken Raven is part of a fantasy trilogy for young teenagers and features a protagonist with Down’s syndrome

Local artist Karen Humpage has created a painting to mark the return of cows grazing in Wanstead Park. Three cows – Quinine, Nina and Nuru – took part in the City of London Corporation’s successful trial last autumn, with grazing now set to become an annual fixture in the park. “We were all very excited last September when the longhorn cattle graced Wanstead Park with their presence. Of course, having spent the last few years painting pictures of cows in the community, the opportunity to create an up-to-date painting of cows in Wanstead was just too good to miss. I visited the park one hot and bright Sunday in order to see the cows, only to find half of Wanstead and Aldersbrook were there too! I decided to include onlookers in the painting as they were an integral part of my visit,” said Karen, who...

Feel free to take a book you want to read or swap for one you want to donate

Local artists, singers and nature lovers are invited to participate in a celebration of the nightingale bird

Councillor 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

"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

Residents now have until 14 February to contribute to the consultation

A 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