Gardens in Wanstead will open to the public this spring, inviting visitors to explore hidden plots, wildlife havens and tiny terraces while raising funds for charity. Volunteer organiser Teresa Farnham reports

Wanstead should be proud of its connection with former Astronomer Royal James Bradley (1692–1762), says Dr John Fisher in the third of a series of articles celebrating a man of intellectual persistence

Over the past 100 years, Wanstead Central Bowls Club on Nutter Lane has blended tradition with modern spirit, welcoming players of all ages to its renowned green. Colin Foster reflects on the club’s centenary

Wanstead’s May Music Festival returns to St Mary’s, uniting the community with a vibrant mix of concerts, guest performers and a joyful singalong celebration. Festival director Alison Wells reports

The Friends of Wanstead Parklands is calling for more dog waste bins to be installed in the park

In the 54th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Sandra Porter, John Rogers and Emilie Capulet, who will be performing in Wanstead this month

Plans to revamp the hoardings surrounding the Evergreen Field construction site are progressing

Residents are invited to join a community litter-picking session at Eagle Pond in Snaresbrook on 9 May

A new comedy night will launch in Aldersbrook this month

A rope fence designed to protect the Skylark breeding grounds on Wanstead Flats has been vandalised twice

From Winston Churchill to Wanstead Flats, Jane Skelding and other local historians will host an evening of historical insights to mark Local and Community History Month in Aldersbrook

A local mother is launching a new community initiative to support young girls with autism