Finance

Jane Clarke has been the 'proud owner' of her silver 2002 Ford Fiesta Zetec Sport for 19 years

Pensioner’s desperate bid to save beloved Ford Fiesta that insurer wants to destroy

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Community contribution

Zero-hours contract and benefits reduced

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Community contribution

Local charity receives additional funding to support carers

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Get more money for your car in 2024

Rachel uses Epping Forest Foodbank because after prioritising bills, she has no money left for food

Rachel uses Epping Forest Foodbank because after prioritising bills, she has no money left for food

Community contribution

Epping Forest Foodbank

Epping Forest Foodbank - Rachel's story

Food banks have become normal in the cost-of-living crisis (Image: PA)

Food banks have become normal in the cost-of-living crisis (Image: PA)

Cost of living crisis

Food banks have become institutionalised

Brett Ellis says that banks are closing accounts for 'the most spurious' reasons

Brett Ellis says that banks are closing accounts for 'the most spurious' reasons

Banks are closing accounts for no apparent reason

London has close to 9,000 charging points

London has close to 9,000 charging points

London ranked the UK’s number one city to embrace the 2030 electrical switchover

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

How NatWest could help your business cut emissions and lower energy costs

Papermill Place. Image: Google Maps

Papermill Place. Image: Google Maps

Resident worried she'll struggle to afford to stay in flat deemed 'fire risk'

A CGI of the Osier Way scheme. Image provided by Waltham Forest Council

A CGI of the Osier Way scheme. Image provided by Waltham Forest Council

Affordable housing scheme 'largest in country' for first-time buyers

Mapleton Road Roundels. Image: Steve Clack

Mapleton Road Roundels. Image: Steve Clack

'Waste of money' - road to be resurfaced weeks AFTER 20mph signs were painted

Before and after photographs showing the inactive site of the planned multi-storey car park at Whipps Cross. Image: Barts Health NHS Trust

Before and after photographs showing the inactive site of the planned multi-storey car park at Whipps Cross. Image: Barts Health NHS Trust

Work on new Whipps Cross Hospital halts amid wait for government funding

Waltham Forest Housing Scrutiny Committee Wednesday 20th April. Image: LDRS

Waltham Forest Housing Scrutiny Committee Wednesday 20th April. Image: LDRS

'Urgent' need for insulation as households overpay hundreds in heating bills

Cllr Tim James from the Waltham Forest Conservatives

Cllr Tim James from the Waltham Forest Conservatives

Tory leader discusses scrutinising housing, LTNs, and supporting residents

Cllr Grace Williams, leader of Waltham Forest Council

Cllr Grace Williams, leader of Waltham Forest Council

Council leader says housing is 'biggest challenge' in borough

The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) intends to stop investing in Russia and Belarus. Photos: Pixabay, LDRS

The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) intends to stop investing in Russia and Belarus. Photos: Pixabay, LDRS

GLA and some London council pensions divest from Russia

The Seven Kings car park site that is earmarked for development. Image: Redbridge Council

The Seven Kings car park site that is earmarked for development. Image: Redbridge Council

Council could lose £5.5m affordable housing funding due to development delay

Waltham Forest Council

Waltham Forest Council

Council tax rises by maximum amount possible in Waltham Forest

Redbridge Council says it has made 'no cuts' in its 2022/23 budget - but is making more than £19m in 'savings'

Redbridge Council says it has made 'no cuts' in its 2022/23 budget - but is making more than £19m in 'savings'

'No cuts' in Redbridge Council budget - but 4.17% council tax rise

NatWest in South Wioodford. Credit: Google Maps

NatWest in South Wioodford. Credit: Google Maps

NatWest bank in South Woodford to close down

Pl84U Al-Suffa foodbank. Image: Waltham Forest Council

Pl84U Al-Suffa foodbank. Image: Waltham Forest Council

£750 grants available for Waltham Forest residents in need

Uber has agreed to pay for charging points around Redbridge. Credit: PA

Uber has agreed to pay for charging points around Redbridge. Credit: PA

Uber to pay for charging points around Redbridge

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Council agrees near £2m investment in town centre 'cultural quarter'

Urbaser workers turned their backs to the camera to protect their identities while protesting outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Urbaser workers turned their backs to the camera to protect their identities while protesting outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Bin men protest after claiming they're treated like 'second-class citizens'

An example of signs in Monkham's Lane near Woodford which warn of restrictions to lorry drivers. Credit: Google Maps

An example of signs in Monkham's Lane near Woodford which warn of restrictions to lorry drivers. Credit: Google Maps

Lorry drivers in Redbridge to face fines if they drive in prohibited streets

The house is an impressive £1.9 million. (Rightmove)

The house is an impressive £1.9 million. (Rightmove)

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See the £1.9 million Victorian house in Waltham Forest on Rightmove

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Waltham Forest Council already £9.5m over budget halfway through year

The business ventures of Redbridge Council have been rated as “high risk”.

The business ventures of Redbridge Council have been rated as “high risk”.

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Finance director warns of council’s 'high risk' business ventures

The RMT union is launching a campaign to resist changes to TfL’s pension scheme “using every option available

The RMT union is launching a campaign to resist changes to TfL’s pension scheme “using every option available

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Tube drivers could strike over changes to pensions

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Cost of reopening former cinema rises by more than half

Driving a non-compliant vehicle in the LEZ costs £100-300 a day

Driving a non-compliant vehicle in the LEZ costs £100-300 a day

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Redbridge Council could be paying thousands a day driving polluting vehicles