In the second of two articles, Terry Joyes reflects on his 12-year journey to publishing a book about the history of Wanstead High School, just in time for the school’s 100th anniversary this month

Daveena Seepaul, Head of Residential Property at local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash, takes a look at some of the many pitfalls and problems that can arise from residential purchase transactions

The Forest Philharmonic Orchestra will host the North and East London Young Musician of the Year finals in Aldersbrook this month

A Yew tree inside the Wanstead Park playground has been fenced off to reduce the risk of poisoning from its toxic seeds and leaves

Plans have been put forward for the restoration and improvement of two historic landmarks in Wanstead Park

Redbridge Council has been awarded £3m to transform the walking route between Wanstead Park, Roding Valley and Ilford

Art Group Wanstead will have a bird-themed display at the Wanstead Festival this month

Cadent has applied to set up a temporary compound on the Redbridge Lane West allotments ahead of work to the adjacent gas site

Nearly half the tickets for next month’s Wanstead Beer Festival have been sold

The growth in Wanstead Fringe events, particularly theatre, is spectacular, says director Jon Fentiman, who will be bringing Miss Julie (a play that was once banned in the UK) to a brand new Fringe stage

Wanstead Theatre Co has been a regular feature at the Fringe and this year, the company returns with Talking Heads. Fiona Gordon explains what to expect and the innovative way it’s being promoted

One of the highlights of this year’s Wanstead Fringe is All Rest, an immersive opera set and staged in the graveyard at St Mary’s Church. Here, the opera’s composer Simone Spagnolo explains what to expect