Wanstead Theatre Co will mark the VE Day anniversary with an adaptation of a moving wartime play, and in a truly special moment, the playwright is flying in from New York to see it. Fiona Gordon reports

As part of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, local historian Davis Watson will give a talk about the impact World War Two had on Wanstead

In the 12th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish reflects on the unexpected connection he found between last month’s Easter celebrations and this month’s VE Day anniversary gatherings

Redbridge Council is looking at ways to improve road safety on Hermon Hill

A planning application has been submitted to redevelop two single-storey shops on Wanstead High Street

Aldersbrook Primary School is looking for new local school governors

Wanstead Park’s annual display of bluebells is spreading, and has attracted thousands of visitors

Redbridge Council’s free garden waste collection service has resumed

Calvin Bailey MP has launched a petition calling for step-free access to Snaresbrook station

Art Group Wanstead member Heidi Stutt enjoys exploring the beauty of insects and the changing seasons through watercolour paintings

Haydn Powell from the Redbridge Cycling Campaign encourages you to get on your bike and head down to Wanstead Park next month to take part in Redbridge’s festival of cycling. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Step into spring with a visit to a local open garden. With so many wonderful National Garden Scheme gardens to explore, there’s something for everyone, says local volunteer organiser Teresa Farnham