A new virtual high street service that aims to support local shops will launch in Redbridge on 7 December

Usman Karim, who organises the monthly market on Wanstead High Street, outlines his plans for a special Christmas event this month

Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Wiseman Lee talks about adverse possession – sometimes colloquially described as squatter’s rights – and the issues landowners should be aware of

The brutal murder of David Amess MP was a viciously personal act, but it was also an attack on democracy, says Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer, who believes technology giants are creating hostility

Bruce the black swan became entangled in fishing line on Hollow Pond last month

The great hype that was COP26 in Glasgow has passed with a whimper of diluted agreements and lowest denominator promises, says Troy Da Costa from Wanstead Climate Action

There is public concern that recent planning decisions and Redbridge Council’s approach to planning do not respect the special character of Wanstead, says Crispin Acton of the Redbridge Liberal Democrats

Residents gathered on George Green last month to watch local milkman Steve Hayden switch on Wanstead’s Christmas tree lights

Local businesses have accused Redbridge Council and Vision RCL of not supporting them

Local golfers presented a cheque for £18,125 to Cancer Research UK last month

The AGM of the Wanstead Society took place last month. Members of the committee reported on different aspects of the Society’s activities, which Acting Chair Eileen Flinter outlines here

Co-op’s Local Community Fund donated £4,841 to Wanstead Parish last month