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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

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how financial planning can help you achieve your life goals

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how financial planning can help you achieve your life goals

OPINION: Financial planning can help you achieve life goals

Camden's Dua Lipa is amongst the nominees for this year's Brit Awards - airing tonight at 8pm on ITV

Camden's Dua Lipa is amongst the nominees for this year's Brit Awards - airing tonight at 8pm on ITV

Brit Awards 2022: Which Londoners could win big?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that if property values plateau this year, we could see more private landlords

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that if property values plateau this year, we could see more private landlords

OPINION: Do the numbers still stack up for private landlords?

A new partnership between Lowell and the Centre for Social Justice aims to improve financial literacy

A new partnership between Lowell and the Centre for Social Justice aims to improve financial literacy

OPINION: Improving levels of financial literacy is essential

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses resolutions that might ensure next year's Blue Monday isn't quite so blue

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses resolutions that might ensure next year's Blue Monday isn't quite so blue

OPINION: How to maintain New Year's resolutions

Finance expert Peter Sharkey discusses the effects of inflation on retirement savings

Finance expert Peter Sharkey discusses the effects of inflation on retirement savings

OPINION: Do not underestimate inflation’s insidious effects

Finance expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Finance expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can avoid Orwellian equity release scams

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Crossways in Romford.

Crossways in Romford.

East London's 10 prettiest streets to visit

Tug'o'war with Muhi leading at the front

Tug'o'war with Muhi leading at the front

Tug'o'war battle for east London's sports charity volunteers

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

Raees went on to achieve top grades in his A-levels

Raees went on to achieve top grades in his A-levels

“NewVIc did not judge me by my GCSE grades” - student goes on to achieve top A-level grades

Creativity, collaboration and thinking differently, spells success at NewVIc

Murder scene in West Ham... depicted in Victorian penny dreadful press

Murder scene in West Ham... depicted in Victorian penny dreadful press

Charting Jack the Ripper's 'rival' in the West Ham murders

Kima Otung's debut EP is due for release.

Kima Otung's debut EP is due for release.

Stratford singer-songwriter hails Newham as creative hub

Steven, a teacher at NewVIc college

Steven, a teacher at NewVIc college

Dual role places teacher at the heart of NewVIc activity