In the fourth of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Alessandro Riccarelli presents his shot of a Grey Heron

Two members of Wanstead Climate Action won a visit to the Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling facility in April. The litter-strewn approach gave a dystopian glimpse into our world of waste, says Diane Molloy

Work is now underway to improve the library in a school in Kenya following a fundraising campaign by Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club

Ivor Peters – aka the Urban Rajah – will be showcasing his cooking skills at a Bollywood-themed event in Wanstead this month. Here, the chef, food author and traveller explains how Indian food unites people

Wanstead residents are invited to watch the Trooping the Colour flypast from the grounds of St Mary’s Church

Having been named Secondary School Teacher of the Year at the Redbridge Education Awards, Wanstead High School music teacher Ian Sweet reflects on his pathway into the profession he almost gave up

The annual Aldersbrook Jumble Trail will return on 17 June

Redbridge Council’s Flood Awareness Roadshow will visit Wanstead this month. Head of Highways Dhiresh Bhatt reports on what the sessions will offer local residents

A dog show will be held on the grounds of Christ Church this June

More than 350 people took part in Haven House’s annual Sparkle Walk last month

In the first of a series of articles by those who have benefitted from the existence of Wanstead Youth Centre – which is under threat of closure – Kate Sloan reports on the situation so far

Wanstead resident Geoff Horsnell writes in response to an article published in the Evening Standard entitled ‘Three pools planned in East London to capitalise on demand for open-air swimming’