In the first of two articles, Dr Colin Runeckles discusses his findings following research into a Wanstead and Woodford Borough Council building survey carried out in 1949

The leader of the Wanstead and Woodford Rock Choir will take part in a 24-hour fundraising event tomorrow (19 May) in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Rising at Molehill Green in Essex, the River Roding passes through the Wanstead and Woodford area en route to the Thames, bringing with it a very real flood risk to local homes. In the ninth of a series of articles, Laura Hepworth from the Environment Agency reports on the River Roding Project, which aims to reduce that risk.

Wanstead resident Andy Nutter had no hesitation in volunteering to help the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Artists have always sought isolation to find their muse – but it is very different when isolation is thrust upon you! Woodford Arts Group was set up to keep local artists in touch, and that ethos continues in lockdown, says Julia Brett.

Residents with any dental concerns during lockdown are invited to contact Dr Amjad Malik for advice.

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on 8 May, a new online film exploring Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford during the Second World War has been released.

Chigwell Road Recycling and Reuse Centre will also reopen.

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for the environment and, during these times of isolation, it’s good for the soul as well, says Jennifer Hawkes of Wanstead Climate Action

The emergency action taken to combat coronavirus needs to be applied to other areas, like climate change and biodiversity destruction, says Councillor Paul Donovan (Wanstead Village, Labour)

Wanstead artist Brenda Coyle invites residents of all ages to take part in her online art classes during lockdown.

Local resident Giles Wilson has launched a new online club for Wanstead.

Haven House Children’s Hospice has called off many of its fundraising activities for the foreseeable future. Chief Executive Mike Palfreman warns this could have a devastating impact and appeals for support

A Community Sponsorship group including churches in Wanstead and South Woodford will help a refugee family settle into our community.

The Friends of Aldersbrook Riding School was established last month to help support the local stables.

The Wanstead Village Directory and the South Woodford Village Gazette have joined forces to continue publishing.

Press photographer Stefan Rousseau replaced Boris Johnson with the bluebells of Wanstead Park last month.

Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help it become more environmentally friendly.

Wanstead resident Frank Charles is seeking donations for his Give A Gift Appeal.

Designs range from painted banners to Lego creations.

Redbridge Council has launched Reach Out.

To honour 40 years since the death of Sir Alfred Hitchcock, local historian Gary Lewis tells the story of how his interest in the late director spawned a business offering guided tours in Leytonstone Good evening (as Leytonstone’s favourite son himself would say). My name is Gary Lewis, I’m a local historian, public speaker and tour guide on the subject of the late, great film director Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock was born on 13 August 1899 in Leytonstone. Known as the Master of Suspense, he directed over 50 feature films before receiving an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. He made his directorial debut with the silent film The Pleasure Garden in 1925. His first successful film, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927), helped to shape the thriller genre, while his 1929 film, Blackmail, was the first British ‘talkie’. He died in California on...

Over £16m of government business grants paid to small businesses in the borough so far.

A bear hunt has been created in Wanstead to help keep children entertained on their daily walk.

The service has also arranged for deliveries of food parcels and other essential items.