A controversial new crematorium in Chingford has been green-lit for the second time, after the levels of demand were brought into question.

The £11million facility, in the centre of Chingford Mount Cemetery, was unanimously supported by councillors at a planning meeting last night on April 1. Ian McArdle, a crematorium operator ...

He accused the council of confusing overall population figures with actual cremation needs and highlighted that as many as 22% of local fatalities are among faiths that traditionally do not opt for ...