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In the first of a series of articles presenting the work of Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram delves into the group’s archives
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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If you are a first-time buyer and wondering what you need to buy a house or flat, here are some handy tips from Daveena Seepaul of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash
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November 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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With scones, stories and plenty of tea, local volunteers keep loneliness at bay for older residents by hosting monthly tea parties. Here, a local volunteer explains what makes those afternoons so special
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November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Applications are open for residents to adopt the tree pits on their streets and plant them with wildflowers in 2026
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November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Computer experts will be on hand at this month’s Wanstead Repair Café to assist residents with Windows 10 laptops
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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Donations are invited for this year’s Wanstead Community Christmas Gift Appeal
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November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Cakes and Carols – a Christmas event for the over-65s – will return to Wanstead United Reformed Church this year.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Councillor Paul Donovan – who will not be seeking re-election for Labour in May – reflects on what has been good, bad or indifferent over the past eight years of serving as a Wanstead Village councillor
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November 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Discover the creativity and community behind floral art with national demonstrator and Wanstead House manager Kathryn Stangaard, who will be presenting to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group this festive season
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November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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In the fourth of a series of articles documenting the development of Wanstead’s Evergreen Field, Geoff Horsnell revisits the entire development cycle, from initial application to the halting of work and design amendments
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November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Award-winning composer and local resident Simone Spagnolo will bring his part-concert, part-theatre show Mr Baldocci to Wanstead this month
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November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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In the 48th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces David Silkoff and Margaret Macham, who will be giving a piano duo recital in Wanstead this month
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Redbridge Council’s new street trading policy has caused controversy in Wanstead, but aims to boost local enterprise, improve standards and keep the High Street vibrant, says Councillor Khayer Chowdhury
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November 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Following a public meeting in September to discuss the matter of market stalls on Wanstead High Street, very little has happened other than growing frustration amongst us residents, says Colin Cronin
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November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Local artists will be adding colour to Wanstead Library’s entrance display case this month with an exhibition entitled ‘Colour Me Happy’
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November 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Snaresbrook is among 17 London Underground stations that will be assessed for step-free access upgrades.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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This month’s Remembrance Sunday service in Wanstead will be more inclusive
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November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Aldersbrook’s very own dancing queen, Grace Sparks, celebrates her 100th birthday – still smiling, still graceful and surrounded by friends and fond memories. Here, a neighbour shares her story
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November 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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After a year, Whipps Cross Interchange now has a proper W14 bus stop at the start of its route outside the area’s main hospital
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November 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Redbridge Council will roll out a new weekly food waste collection service this month, with a number of roads in Wanstead to be included in the first phase of the scheme
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November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Local resident Shreena Patel reflects on a lifetime of witnessing racism evolve in East London, and explains why she’s now helping to lead the Wanstead and South Woodford Against Racism campaign
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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A 20mph road safety zone is to be introduced in the Wanstead Park ward, covering all roads south of the A12 and north of Wanstead Flats
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October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Londoners are urged to help fill available blood donation appointments across the capital
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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Wanstead resident Catherine Grout has won a silver award for Best New Business at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2025
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October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM