Construction work threat to Wanstead allotment
An allotment that is home to a long-running charity project for disabled adults is under threat from construction work. Plot
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Residents object to plans for alcohol sales at events on green in Wanstead
Redbridge Council’s “leisure partner” is facing strident community opposition to its plan to host summer events and serve alcohol on
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Council approves demolition of Victorian house in Wanstead to build block of flats
Councillors have defied the wishes of conservationists and almost 200 people to replace an “attractive” Victorian home with a three-storey
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Appeal after pregnant woman kicked in stomach in Wanstead robbery
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the violent robbery of a pregnant woman, who suffered a
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E-fit released after pregnant robbery victim in Wanstead suffers miscarriage
Detectives have released an e-fit of a man they are keen to identify in connection with a robbery of a
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Licensing restrictions are ‘mission impossible’ says Wanstead cafe manager
A historic Wanstead cafe’s request to open in the evening and sell alcohol was granted with “ludicrous” restrictions that will
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Wanstead cafe faces fierce opposition to licensing application
A cafe that has been in business for 80 years has received fierce opposition after asking for permission to open
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Bars and restaurants in call to cancel curfew
East London bars and restaurants are calling on the Government to “cancel the curfew”, arguing it will not reduce the
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Appeal for witnesses after series of sexual assaults in Wanstead
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a series of sexual assaults in Wanstead. The incidents happened during the
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Bicycles stolen from Wanstead charity
Thieves have stolen bikes from a Wanstead charity set up to raise money for terminally ill children. Wanstead Upcycles, founded
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