Residents have until 5 January to apply to adopt a tree pit on their street

The annual Frank Charles Give A Gift Appeal has once again brought festive cheer to children spending Christmas at Whipps Cross Hospital

Nominations for the Mayor of Redbridge’s annual community awards are open until 6 January

Benjamin Murphy, Chair of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee, has published an update on work taking place in Wanstead Park. In the second of a series of extracts, the focus is on the Grotto

Despite being an event for the over-65s, Wanstead’s annual Cakes and Carols brings together residents of all ages, spreading warmth and joy in the community, say organiser Suzi Harnett and volunteer Jude Kent

Acting Inspector Reshma Sher shares how local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are addressing Wanstead’s crime issues and encourages residents to help make a difference

Jo Cullen from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a look at the steps you should take if your sensitive personal data is compromised by your employer

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