Wanstead News

Opinion

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the increasing amount of waste (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The waste in Wanstead just keeps increasing

Refurbishment works are underway at The George in spite of issues with squatters at the building

Refurbishment works are underway at The George in spite of issues with squatters at the building

Former Wetherspoons pub on track for reopening - despite issues with squatters

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Public must take control of private land

Language is creating divisions in society (Image: PA)

Language is creating divisions in society (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Sloppy language is creating division in our society

Manchester City's Rodri supports footballers going on strike (image: PA)

Manchester City's Rodri supports footballers going on strike (image: PA)

Manchester City FC

'The World Cup and European Championships are farcical'

The Mermaid Inn in Rye was notorious for smuggling

The Mermaid Inn in Rye was notorious for smuggling

Cllr Paul Donovan

Banning things sends them underground

Cllr Paul Donovan has many memories of the Mercy Sisters in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan has many memories of the Mercy Sisters in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Wanstead says a fond farewell to the Mercy Sisters

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

A bigger, better Wanstead Beer Festival next month

Police are not the only answer to solving crime (Image: Met Police))

Police are not the only answer to solving crime (Image: Met Police))

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Police are essentially social refuse collectors'

One in three children live in poverty (Image: PA)

One in three children live in poverty (Image: PA)

'Child poverty should be a cause for national shame'

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

The George, Wetherspoons Wanstead pub future still hangs in the balance

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Cllr Paul Donovan

Bringing neighbours and the community together with a street party

England cricketing cricketing legend Graham Thorpe (Image: PA)

England cricketing cricketing legend Graham Thorpe (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Graham Thorpe's death is a stark reminder to take care of our mental health

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Challenges ahead for new West Ham United manager

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

Paul Donovan raises a glass to the local beer festivals

The recent global IT outage caused problems with airlines (Image: PA)

The recent global IT outage caused problems with airlines (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Global IT outage should trigger the reset button on technological change

Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Confidence in politics at all time low despite landslide victory

Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, poses for a photograph following his appointment to Cabinet (Image: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street)

Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, poses for a photograph following his appointment to Cabinet (Image: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'James Timpson is a person who talks sense'

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

Film crews seen shooting inside east London pub

Many public services, including the NHS, would grind to a halt if it wasn't for migrants (Image: PA)

Many public services, including the NHS, would grind to a halt if it wasn't for migrants (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Many public services would grind to a halt without migrants'

Calvin Bailey has held the Leyton and Wanstead for Labour in his election debut

Calvin Bailey has held the Leyton and Wanstead for Labour in his election debut

General Election

Former Royal Air Force officer wins big for Labour in Leyton and Wanstead

News rooms used to have a lot more staff Image: PA

News rooms used to have a lot more staff Image: PA

Cllr Paul Donovan

Why are people turning off the news?

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

'Take up some of that concrete and let the earth breathe'

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The Wanstead Beer Festival is back this autumn

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Is the business model of Premiere League football doomed to failure?

The Iraq team won the men's event at the Inner City World Cup

The Iraq team won the men's event at the Inner City World Cup

Inner City World Cup returns to east London for 30th anniversary

Cressida Haughton (left) whose father Derek and Deborah Dennis whose husband Barrie, died, after the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry report (Image: PA)

Cressida Haughton (left) whose father Derek and Deborah Dennis whose husband Barrie, died, after the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry report (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Do public inquiries make a difference?

Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer

Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer

General Election 2024

East London MP announces he is not seeking re-election

Cllr Paul Donovan acknowledges that there are problems with the police (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan acknowledges that there are problems with the police (Image: PA)

The police are not the answer to crime

Ancient woodland like Epping Forest need protecting (Image: Ken Mears)

Ancient woodland like Epping Forest need protecting (Image: Ken Mears)

Loss of biodiversity threatens the future of the planet

Mental illness is on the rise (Image: PA)

Mental illness is on the rise (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Bullying putting a huge strain on mental health

Rishi Sunak has increased the defence budget (Image: PA)

Rishi Sunak has increased the defence budget (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

What is the Government's obsession with defence

Paul Donovan enjoys the model of a micropub (Image: Paul Donovan)

Paul Donovan enjoys the model of a micropub (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Could this model of pub work in east London?

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

'The benefits of volunteering are enormous'

Paul Donovan is enjoying the bluebells in Chalet Wood

Paul Donovan is enjoying the bluebells in Chalet Wood

Spring is a great time to be alive

Paul Donovan says that reforms are needed in football (Image: PA)

Paul Donovan says that reforms are needed in football (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Is second-rate amateur dramatics part of the coaching of young football players?

Aldi has announced it is looking to open stores in two east London locations

Aldi has announced it is looking to open stores in two east London locations

The two east London places where Aldi wants to open new stores

A campaign has been started to stop J D Wetherspoon selling The George in Wanstead (Image: Google)

A campaign has been started to stop J D Wetherspoon selling The George in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The power of the public campaign

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the impact The George in Wanstead will have on the community (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the impact The George in Wanstead will have on the community (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Reasonably priced pubs help foster vital community spirit

The George could be taken over by another pub company

The George could be taken over by another pub company

Historic Wetherspoon pub under offer from mystery buyer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has said he is

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has said he is

Discussing assisted dying is never easy

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

We need to value the diverse nature of Wanstead Flats

Cllr Paul Donovan has fond memories of his time at Wanstead High School (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan has fond memories of his time at Wanstead High School (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Celebrating 100 years of Wanstead High School

George Micheal, The Who, Queen, Status Quo, Paul McCartney and U2 were just some of the stars who played at Live Aid (Images: PA)

George Micheal, The Who, Queen, Status Quo, Paul McCartney and U2 were just some of the stars who played at Live Aid (Images: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Charities are a plaster on the wound, at worst an excuse to not act.

Residents and GPs have started a petition to protect Aldesbrook Medical Centre (Image: Google)

Residents and GPs have started a petition to protect Aldesbrook Medical Centre (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Campaign launched to save Aldesbrook Medical Centre

Cllr Paul Donovan is opposed to vengeance based criminal justice (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan is opposed to vengeance based criminal justice (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Vengeance based criminal justice is just storing up problems'

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Climate emergency

'Progression on the climate and biodiversity agenda in the borough'

Peregrine falcons can be seen flying over Wanstead Flats (Image: PA)

Peregrine falcons can be seen flying over Wanstead Flats (Image: PA)

'Look up to the sky - you may be surprised what you see'

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

'The best way of advancing woodland is to leave what is already there alone'

Former post office workers celebrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after having their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal (Image: PA)

Former post office workers celebrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after having their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Drama shows what can happen when people come together to fight injustice

Cllr Paul Donovan wants changes to the election system (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan wants changes to the election system (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Real changes are needed to save our democracy'

Award-winning journalist John Pilger died on December 30, 2023 aged 84 (Image: PA)

Award-winning journalist John Pilger died on December 30, 2023 aged 84 (Image: PA)

Remembering an inspirational journalist and friend

Protestors call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas (Image: PA)

Protestors call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

1

'New year must bring peace in Gaza and Ukraine'

Aaron getting in the festive spirit on one of his runs approaching Christmas

Aaron getting in the festive spirit on one of his runs approaching Christmas

East London man runs 365 marathons in 365 days - and he's not stopping yet