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Hackney children among most deprived in England as working parents ‘struggling to feed kids’
Nearly two thirds of children in Hackney are living in income-deprived households, a concerning report has shown.
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Letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves from Zoë Garbett, Hackney Green party councillor for Dalston
'If the government are serious about breaking the cycle of inequality, this budget must put families and young people first'
Fed-up residents call on councils and Thames Water to clean up ‘filthy’ New River
Campaigners say more needs to be done to keep the section of the New River that flows through Hackney clean and litter-free
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Inside Hackney’s green economy six years after council declared climate emergency
In 2019, Hackney Council declared a climate emergency and vowed to rebuild a greener borough. Six years on, how close are they to fulfilling that pledge?
Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London
A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.
LIVE updates on London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning
London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.
Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts
TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.
Is there Islamophobia in Hackney? We hit the streets to find out
Muslims in Hackney give their views on whether Islamophobia exists and is getting worse.
Landlord ordered to repay tenants £11,000 of rent after failed court bid
Joseph Campbell was taken to court by his former tenants and was found to be running an unlicensed HMO.
Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college
There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.
Hackney’s once-famous forgotten family to be rediscovered as book republished with a twist
Hackney's horticultural history stretches back hundreds of years, and one of its most famous figures and his family are set to be celebrated in a republished book.
Hackney Green mayoral candidate calls to ‘break up the Met’ following report into ‘systemic’ racism
Green councillor Zoë Garbett called for the Met’s directorates to be separated and for London residents to “rethink how we keep each other safe.”
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.
7 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England
Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).
Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges
The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.
‘Our job is not to make profit, our job is to deliver impact’ – the community groups revolutionising Hackney’s green energy
Crew Energy is just one of the many community energy groups making headway in Hackney and bringing renewable power to the borough.
Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.
Trains from major London station cancelled due to trespasser with arrest made
Trains from a major London station are facing delays and cancellation due to a trespasser. Live updates here.
London hit with two-day yellow weather warning for rain this weekend
London has been hit with a two-day weather warning for rain this Friday and Saturday.