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Surgery in Bloom

From a once-forgotten patch of land to a flourishing retreat, Wanstead Place Surgery has been busy transforming its spaces inside and out. Patient Ingrid Howarth reports

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Worthwhile Wednesdays

During a long summer before university, Jay Demetriou found purpose and routine by volunteering at the Barnardo’s charity shop in Wanstead, turning quiet Wednesdays into something meaningful

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Life goes on

Much has changed in Wanstead, but its vibrancy and activism continue to shine, says Councillor Paul Donovan as he announces he will not seek re-election for Labour next May

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Listen and learn

In the 47th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces clarinettist Matthew Scott and pianist Christine Zerafa, who will perform in Wanstead this month

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Permit Praise

Councillor Jo Blackman shares her concerns about the pressures on parking in Wanstead and the rationale behind the recent expansion of Wanstead’s permit parking zones