At this month’s meeting of the Wanstead Historical Society, Dr John Fisher will give a presentation about James Bradley (1692–1762), a local unsung hero of science who proved the Earth orbits the sun from observations made in Wanstead
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering has launched a new Digital Champion Programme to help older people get online and learn how to use digital devices. Project coordinator Vivienne Greengrass reports
Liz Calvert is one of many residents who will be living in the shadow of the blocks of flats proposed for Snaresbrook Station car park. The Real Snaresbrook campaign believes the community deserves better
Participating in an art workshop can complete an ideal leisure day, as young Wanstead Festival visitors discovered last month. Art Group Wanstead’s Donna Mizzi reports on the organisation’s “Hands On” project
James Ball was one of the winners in the Wren Wildlife Group’s photography competition, announced in Wanstead last month as part of their 50th-anniversary celebrations. Here, the estate agent explains the development of his interest in photography and local wildlife
Redbridge Council is making progress towards its carbon zero target, but there is more to do, says Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride
Trees along Wanstead High Street will be pruned before the end of the year
We live in a world of regulation where you need a piece of paper to tell you that you have complied with a regulation, says Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Wiseman Lee
Wanstead-based knitting group Social Knitworks has launched a new range of poppies
The founder of a Wanstead nursery was named Entrepreneur Senior Leader of the Year
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in Wanstead has joined Redbridge Council’s School Streets scheme
Local photographer Geoff Wilkinson will be holding a new exhibition of images