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Dr. Levent Acar, founder of Cosmedica, is one of the leading hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Dr. Levent Acar, founder of Cosmedica, is one of the leading hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Hair Transplant Turkey before and after: The truth behind it

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 next time you’re in the mood for a delicious snack or a catch up with a friend over coffee and cake, make the Exchange in Ilford your go-to destination.

The next time you’re in the mood for a delicious snack or a catch up with a friend over coffee and cake, make the Exchange in Ilford your go-to destination.

Delicious Dishes: New Food Court Opens at The Exchange in Ilford

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

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

The team at Blumsom Timber & Milling

The team at Blumsom Timber & Milling

Full steam ahead for 126-year-old family-owned business Blumsom Timber & Milling

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

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty.

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty.

Book Review of The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

The Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright is our childrens' book review this week.

The Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright is our childrens' book review this week.

Book Review: Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright

Bill Hensley is the managing director of Huntingdon Community Radio.

Bill Hensley is the managing director of Huntingdon Community Radio.

HCR's Bill Hensley encourages listeners to support local organisations and foodbanks

Does this picture enrage you? It does the Great Ouse Valle Trust who discusses the plastic problem

Does this picture enrage you? It does the Great Ouse Valle Trust who discusses the plastic problem

Globally, we dump 300 million tons of plastic each year, of which only 12 per cent is recycled

Jerry Sadovitz is not to everyone's taste.

Jerry Sadovitz is not to everyone's taste.

Jerry is not to everyone's taste but the show comes with a warning!

Martin Cooper says September is time for new beginnings.

Martin Cooper says September is time for new beginnings.

Find out what Second Hand September is all about

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

Woodgreen Pets Charity offers monthly workshops and webinars with dog safety tips and advice

Woodgreen Pets Charity offers monthly workshops and webinars with dog safety tips and advice

How to keep dogs and children safe together

The nationally scarce soldier fly called Odontomyia ornata.

The nationally scarce soldier fly called Odontomyia ornata.

Find out what's going on at the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

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

Isaac Brindley took this wonderful sunset image at the Somersham Nature Reserve.

Isaac Brindley took this wonderful sunset image at the Somersham Nature Reserve.

Check out this week's Reader Photos for August 24

There were a good number of stalls at the Huntingdon carnival event at Riverside Park.

There were a good number of stalls at the Huntingdon carnival event at Riverside Park.

HCR's Bill Hensley writes for The Hunts Post

Alex Neptune Dragon Thief by David Owen is our child book review this week.

Alex Neptune Dragon Thief by David Owen is our child book review this week.

Our Child book review is Alex Reptune Dragon Thief by David Owen

Juvenile Goldfinch flapping its wings to ask for food sent in by Gerry Brown.

Juvenile Goldfinch flapping its wings to ask for food sent in by Gerry Brown.

This week Reader Photos showing close-ups of wildlife and some holiday scenes

Blue Bear Self Storage offers a hassle-free and affordable resolution to your storage problems.

Blue Bear Self Storage offers a hassle-free and affordable resolution to your storage problems.

In need of more space? The benefits of self-storage for your business or home

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

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

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

Redbridge Council

Heritage: The original Valentines Lido, Redbridge's finest

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

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

Redbridge Council

Past and present collide as council commits to resurrecting Valentines Lido

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?