©Geoff WilkinsonWhen Wanstead residents get fed up with something unsightly in their neighbourhood, they do something about it. It’s the power of fed-uppery, as Marian Temple knows only too well. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson
Vintage trader Karen Stuckey took over the running of Wanstead Vintage fairs earlier this year. Although her first event in May was a victim of lockdown, the new Wanstead Vintage era starts now
Left to right: Redbridge Mayor Councillor Zulfiqar Hussain with Frank Charles and Nationwide manager Mohammed ZamanThe manager of the Wanstead branch of Nationwide is holding a raffle to support the charity work of local resident Frank Charles.
The site will remain fenced off until summer 2021 to allow the wild flowers and grasses to growThe temporary mortuary erected on Wanstead Flats at the height of the coronavirus pandemic has been removed.
©Rachel SleetWith low water levels in Wanstead Park’s Ornamental Water, the resident swan family are in need of help.
After several weeks without rain and with temperatures reaching 35ºC last month, Wanstead Flats suffered a series of infernos.
Despite the Wanstead Fringe being cancelled this year, the popular Wanstead Kinema will return on 11 September.
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Wanstead Hairdressers owner Paul Michaelides, whose sister started the petitionA petition is urging Redbridge Council to better help small businesses comply with social distancing rules.
Organisers are keen to hear from residents who would like to help stage next year’s event.
Kareem Cole from local solicitors Wiseman Lee takes a look at the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney and planning for life in lockdown, especially for those who are more vulnerable
