Nature

Walthamstow Wetlands

The east London nature attraction that is the biggest of its type in Europe

The boathouse by Connaught Waters in Epping Forest is no longer there (Image: Gary Stone)

The boathouse by Connaught Waters in Epping Forest is no longer there (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Connaught Waters in Epping Forest

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

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

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

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

'Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance'

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'

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

A Castle For Christmas

Celebrating the successes of 2023 in Epping Forest

The Barbastelle Bat had not been seen in London since the late 1950s.

The Barbastelle Bat had not been seen in London since the late 1950s.

When rare bat sighted for the first time since late 1950s

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

Much-loved park cannot be left to deteriorate

The front of Comely Bank

The front of Comely Bank

The grand house that is now home to a dentists

Walthamstow Wetlands was due to open to the public on October 20

Walthamstow Wetlands was due to open to the public on October 20

When a 'fantastic oasis' was set to open to the public

Paul Donovan believes the arrival of autumn is always a special time of year

Paul Donovan believes the arrival of autumn is always a special time of year

Appreciating the seasons helps make sense of life

Parkers Dairies has received dozens of complaints about foxes stealing orders

Parkers Dairies has received dozens of complaints about foxes stealing orders

When a dairy was doing battle with thieving foxes

Low Hall Nature Reserve. Image: Google Maps

Low Hall Nature Reserve. Image: Google Maps

Criminal charges considered after man killed by falling tree

Dr Alex Henshaw, Deputy Head of Queen Mary’s School of Geography, pictured with students working on the Blue Green E17 project

Dr Alex Henshaw, Deputy Head of Queen Mary’s School of Geography, pictured with students working on the Blue Green E17 project

Residents asked for best-loved nature spots in Walthamstow to support project

East London Waterworks Park plan (left) and members (right) Picture: Jonathan Perugia / Gaia Visual

East London Waterworks Park plan (left) and members (right) Picture: Jonathan Perugia / Gaia Visual

Planned waterworks park reaches £100,000 to redevelop industrial site

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) of Best Show Garden designers Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt posing in their 'Rewilding Great Britain Landscape' garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Picture: PA

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) of Best Show Garden designers Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt posing in their 'Rewilding Great Britain Landscape' garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Picture: PA

Rewilding drive is spreading throughout the land

The incident happened somewhere along Sandpiper Close in Walthamstow. Credit: Google Maps

The incident happened somewhere along Sandpiper Close in Walthamstow. Credit: Google Maps

Pigeon put down after 'mindless' teenager grabbed it and tried to rip off wing

A view across Chingford plains c1910. Credit: Gary Stone

A view across Chingford plains c1910. Credit: Gary Stone

When cows used to roam the streets

Slow worms (pictured) and common lizards are to be relocated from Essex to Claybury Park. Credit: Pixabay

Slow worms (pictured) and common lizards are to be relocated from Essex to Claybury Park. Credit: Pixabay

'Excitement' over slow-worms and lizards being relocated to Redbridge park

St Mary the Virgin church in Wanstead. Picture: Google Street View

St Mary the Virgin church in Wanstead. Picture: Google Street View

The 'remarkable' array of wildlife in a Wanstead churchyard

The fenced off scrub land is next to Christ Church Green. Picture: Google Street View

The fenced off scrub land is next to Christ Church Green. Picture: Google Street View

New nature garden would be a 'bold initiative' for Wanstead

Paul Donovan wants the City of London Corporation to put more money into helping Epping Forest and Wanstead Park achieve its 'fantastic potential'. Main image: Google Street View

Paul Donovan wants the City of London Corporation to put more money into helping Epping Forest and Wanstead Park achieve its 'fantastic potential'. Main image: Google Street View

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Corporation needs to cough up more cash for park and forest

Some of Anna Alcock's work in the exhibition. Picture: Mark Burton

Some of Anna Alcock's work in the exhibition. Picture: Mark Burton

New exhibition celebrates Wetlands wildflowers

Men working at Hasting’s Brickworks c1920

Men working at Hasting’s Brickworks c1920

The garden walls containing evidence of former brickworks

'Table for two'. Picture: Trevor Weatherley

'Table for two'. Picture: Trevor Weatherley

Adorable picture as a bird and squirrel share a table for two

Harlow model and singer Nick Kamen. Picture: Youtube

Harlow model and singer Nick Kamen. Picture: Youtube

Local government

Review of the Year: May - Nick Kamen dies

L to R: Robert Beckley, Joe Sawyer, Lazarus John Loizides. Picture: Met Police

L to R: Robert Beckley, Joe Sawyer, Lazarus John Loizides. Picture: Met Police

Review of the Year: February - Drug dealers jailed

The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge

The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge

Review of the Year: January - River Roding floods

Paul Donovan argues that issues will only ve resolved once nations operate together for the common good

Paul Donovan argues that issues will only ve resolved once nations operate together for the common good

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World must come together to confront universal problems

Walthamstow Wetlands has proven to be a successful visitor attraction. Picture: Google

Walthamstow Wetlands has proven to be a successful visitor attraction. Picture: Google

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Bold plan to tackle biodiversity crisis in Redbridge

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Picture: PA

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Picture: PA

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We need action now - not more blah blah blah

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speaking to Sir David Attenborough during the first Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace. Picture: PA

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speaking to Sir David Attenborough during the first Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace. Picture: PA

Earthshot gives hope on climate change and biodiversity

A Black Necked Grebe is one of the breeds that can be enjoyed

A Black Necked Grebe is one of the breeds that can be enjoyed

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Enjoy Wanstead's natural delights at this lovely time of year

Land behind Chingford Leisure Centre (provided by WF Cons)

Land behind Chingford Leisure Centre (provided by WF Cons)

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Woodland 'saved for future generations' after residents campaign

Paul Donovan has had an allotment for ten years

Paul Donovan has had an allotment for ten years

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Many benefits of belonging to a growing community