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Campaigners to oppose latest effort to turn historic Victoria Park pub into ‘luxury home’
Campaign for Real Ale to fight plans for 400-year-old Albion pub - just twelve months after previous proposals were rejected
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Hackney man wrongfully convicted of murder launches new fight for compensation
Sam Hallam joins forces with other exonerees to call for legal test to be scrapped
Hackney Migrant Centre founding member Wendy Pettifer passes away aged 72
Pettifer, a housing lawyer and 'fierce radical social justice warrior', died following a long illness
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Hackney councillor walks out of domestic violence debate after rejected amendment
Cllr Claudia Turbet-Delof leaves chamber after Labour votes against call to protect undocumented migrant women
East Londoners react to plans for ‘dangerous’ Shoreditch junction
Locals share views on Transport for London's proposals for revamped roads, cycle lanes and crossings
Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated after fire alert with huge queues
Part of Heathrow Airport has been evacuated as the fire service responds to an alarm.
LIVE updates as Heathrow Airport evacuated after fire alert with long delays
Heathrow Airport has been evacuated after a fire alert in one of the terminals. Live updates here.
Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could help obese people control asthma
Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could also help minimise asthma symptoms in obese people, says a new study, as the NHS rolls out treatment for patients
LIVE updates as west Hackney road shut after major crash
Rectory Road in west Hackney is shut after a major crash today (July 25).
‘The voice of good design and conservation needs to be heard’
Hackney Society's Lisa Shell on the band of volunteers fighting for the borough's heritage, keeping the council in check, and adapting after the sudden loss of a friend and colleague
Town Hall celebrates 33 Green Flag awards – the joint best haul in London
Mayor praises 'dedicated' parks team and volunteers for accolades that recognise well-maintained public spaces
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Read this month's column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Warning issued after London girls drown in the River Thames
A warning has been issued about the dangers of the River Thames after two girls from London drowned in the river this year.
Man strangled unconscious at Bank station prompting manhunt
A man was strangled unconscious at Bank Underground station, prompting a police appeal to identify a man captured on CCTV.
‘Once a young person feels seen, they start to dream differently’
Hackney-based director Emeka Egbuono and actor Michael Adurson tell the Citizen about their new film, Stolen Dreams 2: Redemption
Tributes paid to WWE 'legend' Hulk Hogan after death aged 71
American wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71, and fans and friends have shared tributes following the news.
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 after 'suffering cardiac arrest at home'
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after 'suffering a cardiac arrest at home'.
Man ‘punched in face three times’ at Liverpool Street station
Police have launched an investigation after a man was punched in the face three times at Liverpool Street Underground station.
Is Trainline app down? Can you get fined for not being able to buy a ticket?
Trainline users have reported outages with the platform, with more than 200 users reporting issues from 1pm.
Is there a problem with Vodafone? Thousands of users reporting problems
Is there a problem with Vodafone? Users report difficulties as the provider reveals 'technical difficulties'.