Wanstead will welcome Santa early this month as he embarks on a pre-Christmas tour of local streets on 19 December from 4pm

Redbridge Council has launched a public consultation on its first sustainable transport strategy.

With otters recently spotted on a local stretch of the River Roding, Paul Powlesland – who founded the River Roding Trust five years ago – is looking for Wanstead residents to become guardians of the river

A festive appeal has been launched for the residents of the Courtney Hotel, an emergency housing hostel for homeless people located in Aldersbrook

In the 10th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish considers the importance of singing during the festive season and invites one and all to join a High Street community carolling session

Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM is collecting gifts for his annual appeal

Councillor Emma Shepherd-Mallinson (Labour) was elected to represent Wanstead Park ward in last month’s by-election. Transport, crime and school admissions are among the issues she is keen to address

Where to see Santa on his pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead.

The company behind the redevelopment of Snaresbrook Station car park – which closed in March – has issued an update

Enjoy Art Group Wanstead’s current selling display in Wanstead Library’s lobby. It may even inspire you to add art materials to your gift wishlist this year, says group founder Donna Mizzi

For nearly 100 years, St Gabriel’s Church parish hall has united the Aldersbrook community. Now, the community’s help is needed to ensure it can be restored for future generations. Georgina Brewis and Jane Skelding report

Alerted to major bus problems by local campaigners, Calvin Bailey MP is taking Wanstead’s issues to Westminster and wants residents affected by W14, W13 and W12 changes to contact him. Donna Mizzi reports