Food waste from Wanstead is now converted into renewable energy at this ReFood plant in Dagenham. Councillor Jo Blackman reports

Thousands of homes across Aldersbrook could become officially recognised as part of Wanstead

While Redbridge Council serenades the borough with its devotion to small businesses, doubts linger over its true intentions to Wanstead’s most loyal of High Street traders, says Colin Cronin-Whistlefrown

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club has completed a successful tour of Pakistan

Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape the future of the borough

A supporter of Saint Francis Hospice is walking 5,000 miles from London to Ghana

Having reached the finals of the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards earlier this month, the Wanstead Village Directory lost out to Colours of Redbridge in the Social Value Award category

In the 14th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish recalls the traditions baked into his grandmother’s Christmas cakes and explains why we should all become tradition-makers

For the past decade, Wanstead Bereavement Café volunteers have offered tea, time, togetherness and a listening ear in a safe, welcoming space where people can share their grief

‘Tis the season to be merry… but be merry sensibly, says Abi Day of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash, who takes a look at the real costs of drink- and drug-driving

Paul Canal asks if you can make up an extra plate on Christmas Day to continue the Wanstead tradition of sharing and kindness

Santa will embark on his sixth annual tour of Wanstead this month aboard Elf Steve Hayden’s Parker Dairies milk float