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Waltham Forest College tops London for 16–18 student achievement

Tracey, Davina, Martha and Basia from Sisters of Soil

Tracey, Davina, Martha and Basia from Sisters of Soil

Women-only gardening club transforming lives along River Lea in Newham

Hair transplant before and after

Hair transplant before and after

Hair transplant Turkey before and after: what to check first

Monster Truck Motorfest bank holiday weekend: Lingfield Racecourse, Surrey

Choose from A Levels, T Levels, vocational or technical courses – there's something for every learner, whatever your GCSE grades.

Choose from A Levels, T Levels, vocational or technical courses – there's something for every learner, whatever your GCSE grades.

New start, new skills and new people - dream big and aim high at New City College!

Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

By day Cameron Jarvis works full-time as a forklift driver in a warehouse; by night, he’s learning how to code, analyse and interpret data.

By day Cameron Jarvis works full-time as a forklift driver in a warehouse; by night, he’s learning how to code, analyse and interpret data.

Meet Cameron: The forklift driver turning data into opportunity

Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

Waltham Forest College’ vital role highlighted in ministerial visit

Waltham Forest College’ vital role highlighted in ministerial visit

Waltham Forest College’s vital role highlighted in ministerial visit

Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

Cultural attractions

Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

'Outstanding' New City College: Helping you make a change to your life

'Outstanding' New City College: Helping you make a change to your life

'Outstanding' New City College: Helping you make a change to your life

An urban beach is being hosted at Westfield Stratford City

An urban beach is being hosted at Westfield Stratford City

Shopping centre offers free 'seaside escape' with giant beach games

Harris Science Academy East London wants to see each child who walks through their doors change the world, and to change it for the better.

Harris Science Academy East London wants to see each child who walks through their doors change the world, and to change it for the better.

Every student a leader: Discover Harris Science Academy East London

The archive, recently acquired by the V&A, includes costumes, handwritten lyrics, original artwork, and more

The archive, recently acquired by the V&A, includes costumes, handwritten lyrics, original artwork, and more

Cultural attractions

V&A reveals date for major 2025 opening in east London

Whatever your background there could be a place for you at #TeamForest.

Whatever your background there could be a place for you at #TeamForest.

Waltham Forest College: We’re hiring!

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your chance to be ‘Outstanding’ at Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College ESOL Department Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

The popular Hackney community sauna has now expanded to Stratford

The popular Hackney community sauna has now expanded to Stratford

Community sauna opens on unused land near Stratford International

The beauty shop will open next month

The beauty shop will open next month

"Iconic" beauty chain Sephora to open second UK store in East London

The “UK’s fastest-growing pizza chain” Fireaway has now arrived in Upton Park

The “UK’s fastest-growing pizza chain” Fireaway has now arrived in Upton Park

The “UK’s fastest-growing pizza chain” Fireaway has now arrived in Upton Park

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Attic Self Storage in Beckton

Attic Self Storage in Beckton

Attic Self Storage launches new Beckton facility alongside 'Beauty of Beckton' art display

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV programming changed after death of Queen

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

The Windjammer in the Royal Docks is named after a type of sailing ship

The Windjammer in the Royal Docks is named after a type of sailing ship

Revealed: What's in a London pub name

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

OPINION: How 'under the cosh' motorists can save cash

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

OPINION: How to save £290 on your car insurance

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: The price of happiness and contentment

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

OPINION: How staycations help you avoid travel bedlam

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

OPINION: Fence building highlights impact of global shortages

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

OPINION: Our post-pandemic attitude towards wealth

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

OPINION: The six types of investor

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Three steps to avoid excess financial risk

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

OPINION: Secure a low-cost mortgage while you can

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Another conundrum for the middle aged

Some of the highest-paid jobs across London currently accepting applications

Some of the highest-paid jobs across London currently accepting applications

5 of the highest paid job vacancies in London right now

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a proper pension plan is essential

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a proper pension plan is essential

OPINION: Considering a good retirement

Make sure you are making the right comparisons for equity release, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Make sure you are making the right comparisons for equity release, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: How to save £3,800 a year