A hustings for the General Election will take place at Wanstead Library on 24 June

Making a will is incredibly important both for your peace of mind now and for planning for the future, says Anna Orpwood from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

The Wanstead Wildlife Weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience the fine array of butterflies and moths that Wanstead Park is blessed with during spring and summer, says Tim Harris from the Wren Wildlife Group

As part of the Wanstead Wildlife Weekend, James Heal will be exploring the mysterious world of plant galls

A variety of nature-themed events will take place in Wanstead Park and on Wanstead Flats this month for the annual Wanstead Wildlife Weekend

Autism exercise specialist Julia Morgan will be taking part in an autism awareness event in Wanstead this month. Here, the former teacher explains why initiatives like this are vital for promoting inclusivity

James Paterson from Tin in a Bin explains the charity’s connection to Redbridge Foodbank and appeals to residents to support their warehouse fundraising campaign

Is it safe to swim in the River Roding? Thames21 is looking for citizen scientists to help test the water quality of the river between Wanstead and Loughton to find out. Agnes Hodges reports

A local business networking group will be celebrating its first anniversary this month

Councillor Paul Donovan looks ahead to the second annual Wanstead Beer Festival and, with the future of The George uncertain, floats the idea of a micropub in Wanstead

Skies over the UK were turned shades of pink and green last month as the Northern Lights produced incredible displays. Deepak Dembla took this photo from Wanstead Flats

Organisers of the Wanstead Festival are looking for local bands, singers and musicians to complete the line-up for this year’s event