In the 56th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will perform with pianist Cathy Davies in Wanstead this month

A snail survey has produced a new discovery for Wanstead Park.

Work on Wanstead High School’s long-delayed redevelopment is moving forward after a new contractor took possession of the site last month.

Local business owners are invited to join a business strategy walk and talk around Epping Forest’s Mill Plain on 13 November.

Festive fun, seasonal sounds and community celebrations are set to bring Christmas cheer to the community. Kris Kringle takes a look at what’s coming up in South Woodford

Three Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this November.

A local maths and English tutoring business has been named a finalist in the 2026 What’s On 4 Kids National Children’s Activities Awards.

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

Residents are invited to join the next South Woodford Ward Panel meeting and help set policing priorities for the area.

The South Woodford Village Gazette and the Wanstead Village Directory are finalists in the Redbridge Best Media Business of the Year 2026 award.

Planning permission has been granted to develop the site of the former Ark Fish Restaurant on Hermon Hill following a series of Planning Committee votes.

Residents are invited to share their views on crime and community safety as part of a borough-wide survey.