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 third instalment of her Big Rail Story
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In the first of a series of articles, Susan Allison reflects on the community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each with a story to tell and each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead
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The Friends of the River Roding’s Wanstead and Woodford local group are on a mission to restore the river and its tributaries, one bag of rubbish and one forgotten stream at a time. Derek Seume reports
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Wanstead should be proud of its connection with the Astronomer Royal James Bradley, says Dr John Fisher in the first of a series of articles celebrating a man admired by many
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The Guide Dogs’ recently refurbished centre in Redbridge has enjoyed architectural award recognition. Local volunteer coordinator Phoebe Coles reports on a building that champions sustainability
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Public debate over restricting the Freedom Pass has sparked intergenerational tensions, but focusing on cost misses the bigger questions, says Councillor Paul Donovan
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The Eagle Lane subway was cleaned up last month by Redbridge Council’s new Rapid Response Clean Team
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As local election day approaches, Calvin Bailey MP urges residents to ensure they turn out to vote and encourages us all to be more engaged with local politics
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A public meeting will take place this month to discuss plans for an art project to revamp the hoardings surrounding the Evergreen Field construction site
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Redbridge Council’s domestic abuse service Reach Out is seeking donations of toiletries
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In the 52nd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Madeleine Perring and Matthew Clemmet, who will be performing in Wanstead this month
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An embroidery workshop inspired by women who have sparked change will take place at Wanstead Library as part of Women’s History Month celebrations
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In the 19th of a series of articles charting Cadent’s impact on Redbridge Lane West allotments, Sally Parker reports on the displaced plot holders who are still waiting to return five years on
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A website has been launched to celebrate the architectural significance of The Shrubbery, an iconic Grade II listed residential building in Wanstead
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A celebration of Redbridge’s second-place award in the New Year’s Day London Parade took place at the Town Hall last month
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Three English Longhorn cows finished their seasonal stay at Wanstead Park last month
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Residents have raised £5,000 to fund specialist legal advice on the future use of the former Dover Road church hall in Aldersbrook
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Local poetry group the Redbridge Rhymesters will be meeting for a creative writing session in Wanstead on 10 March
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The next Wanstead Repair Café will take place on 7 March and, for the first time, will feature a clothes swap initiative
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As fundraising continues for the restoration of the Wanstead War Memorial, it has emerged that the names of a number of fallen servicemen are missing from the landmark
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Wanstead resident and journalist Donna Mizzi writes an open letter to Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and chairman of TfL, on behalf of local W14 bus users
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Redbridge Council’s Planning Enforcement Team is investigating reports of potential unauthorised works involving protected trees at the Waterworks Cottage
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A much-loved Egyptian Goose often seen in the Snaresbrook area has died after being hit by a car on Woodford Road
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Former Aldersbrook Primary School pupil Ezra Mayers made his first senior team start for West Ham United earlier this month
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For the 10th year running, the Wanstead Community Gardeners have brought the Wanstead station geraniums inside for the winter.
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Redbridge Council has issued a statement on High Street market stall applications
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Redbridge Council has passed an emergency motion prioritising nature in the borough
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Redbridge Council has welcomed additional funding announced in the 2026/27 Local Government Finance Settlement.
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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 first instalment of her Big Rail Story
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