In the fourth of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces Kevin Wright, the group’s new chair
Wanstead resident Doreen Golding BEM will tell the story of how she became the Pearly Queen of Old Kent Road and Bow Bells
A new peer-led ADHD support group in Wanstead is creating a relaxed, non-clinical space for men to talk openly and feel understood, says group founder Hari Singh
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 second instalment of her Big Rail Story
Local resident Maggie Mehta MBE reflects on 45 years of voluntary service with Samaritans, dedicating her time, compassion and expertise to helping those in need
A plan to demolish a row of single-storey shops at 12–15 Woodbine Place has been submitted to Redbridge Council
In the 51st of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Emilija Karaliute, who will be performing in Wanstead this month
Residents are invited to take part in a 10km walk through Epping Forest this month in aid of the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund
Local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash was named Redbridge Business of the Year at the recent Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards. Julia McFall reflects on the historic firm’s success
Ahead of an LGBTQ+ History Month event at Wanstead Library, author Jack Parlett reflects on his work on Fire Island in New York and explains why it’s important to learn from the queer icons of the past
Harry Hill made a surprise appearance at St Gabriel’s Banish the Blues comedy night last month
A workshop offering guidance on fixing electrical items will take place in Christ Church hall on 16 February


















