Geraldine Roberts’ latest book uncovers the remarkable lives of Charles and Mary Bagot, tracing diplomacy, politics and personal fortunes across Britain, America, Russia and Canada. Review by Paul Donovan

Wanstead Repair Café volunteers will mark International Repair Day with a special taster session at Wanstead Library, encouraging residents to keep everyday items out of the bin. Kathy Taylor reports

In the 55th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces pianist John Paul Ekins who will perform at Wanstead Library this month

One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer Carole Edrich presents the eighth instalment of her Big Rail Story

In the seventh of a series of articles, Susan Allison reports on the culmination of a community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead

Redbridge Council is considering introducing two new yellow box junctions in the local area

An interactive African drumming performance will take place at St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook to mark Black History Month

Local resident Jane Grell will host a special rhyme time session for children at Wanstead Library to celebrate Black History Month

Food waste collections will be rolled out across Redbridge following a year-long trial in parts of Wanstead

A small memorial garden near Wanstead High School is in need of a local volunteer to help care for it.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the last crew-operated bus to run along Wanstead High Street.

Wanstead House is marking its 80th anniversary by inviting people to help build a picture of the community centre’s past