Ahead of their Christmas market in Wanstead this month, STAAR volunteer Alison Charles explains the origins of an organisation that provides support for youngsters with autism

Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM is once again collecting gifts for his annual appeal

An initiative to supply Christmas dinner to local residents in need and those living on their own will return to Wanstead next month

In the fourth of a series of articles providing an update on the Cleaner Greener Wanstead initiative, Councillor Paul Donovan (Wanstead Village, Labour) explains why the power of one should not be underestimated

Geoffrey Williams from local solicitors Wiseman Lee talks about lease extensions and explains why a government proposal that would reduce the cost of extending shorter leases may not come to fruition

From Wanstead Park’s tea hut to Wanstead High Street’s haircut, Nick Park explains why he loves Wanstead, having ‘discovered’ this ‘stylish surprise’ less than 10 years ago

Ahead of a virtual meeting of Redbridge Council’s new climate forum, Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride, outlines plans to improve greenery across the borough. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

In the sixth of a series of articles by plot holders at the Redbridge Lane West allotments – which are under threat – Deborah Williams of Sprout There! introduces two people for whom the site is very important

A company that designs travel posters has added views of Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats to its collection.

Streets Apart – run by the charity Living Streets – arranges weekly walks for the over-65s. Project coordinator Tricia Edeam introduces the tri-borough initiative and urges Wanstead residents to get involved

Redbridge Council’s Work Redbridge service will be hosting a one-hour virtual interview workshop on 17 November from 10am.

Wanstead's Christmas lights will be switched on this month