Wanstead Village councillor Jo Blackman spoke at the public inquiry into London City Airport’s expansion plans

A new police hub in Woodford will become a base for local Safer Neighbourhood Teams, including those covering Wanstead Park and Wanstead Village wards

Village Vouchers booklets are now available to buy at Wanstead Library

Advertisement Feature: THP Chartered Accountants, based on Wanstead High Street, is proud to announce the appointment of two new directors to our board. Both Shahid Hameed and Miles Girdlestone have been promoted to Client Director with immediate effect

Redbridge’s first-ever Youth Climate and Sustainability Forum took place last month

A White-cheeked Turaco called Bob, who lived wild in Aldersbrook for over a decade, died earlier this month.

In the seventh of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Deepak Dembla presents his festive feel-good image of a Robin

In the fourth of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish talks about gift-giving and receiving, and explains why the commercial side of Christmas should not be dismissed completely

With former members having served in two world wars, Eton Manor RFC is now planning to build a memorial wall to honour its fallen heroes. Michelle Linaker reports

From insurance to aftercare, Bradley Wright from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a look at some of the important matters to be aware of if you are considering cosmetic surgery abroad

When you support a small business, you are supporting someone’s dream, says Wanstead resident Paul Canal, who urges us all to enjoy the High Street and shop local this Christmas

Cattle warden volunteer Gill James reflects on the recent return of cows to Wanstead Park. Photo by Tony Morrison

In the second of a series of articles to mark the 100th anniversary of Wanstead High School, former student Richard Wisker (class of 2011)reflects on the school’s support as he began his acting career

A local wildlife group surveyed the fungi growing in the gardens of Wanstead Quaker Meeting House last month

In the first of a series of articles monitoring the restoration and maintenance of Wanstead Park’s historic Grotto, Richard Arnopp from The Friends of Wanstead Parklands explains the background

Twelve-year-old Wanstead resident Riku Fryderyk shares their journey to publishing their second book, Music to My Ears, which, with a 62,000-plus word count, may set a new world record for a child author

The Cuckfield is inviting residents to help decorate its charity Christmas tree

Cakes and Carols – a Christmas event for the over-65s – will return to Wanstead United Reformed Church this year

A community carol singing event will take place on Wanstead High Street on 13 December

A local resident has produced a 2024 calendar featuring vintage photos of Wanstead and Woodford colourised by artificial intelligence

The Parish of Wanstead and The Duke public house will jointly host a free Christmas dinner for anyone who is likely to be on their own on Christmas Day

Wanstead’s temporary Christmas tree may become a permanent feature if the idea proves to be economically viable

Gardening at Christmas will be the theme for a local National Trust talk on 12 December

There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in and around Wanstead this December, with a number of events on offer for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports

Nearly 450 people took part in Redbridge Council’s recent community planting days, making it one of the largest planting events on record for the borough