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Homerton Hospital staff walk out as five-day resident doctors’ strike begins
The strikes began this morning (Wednesday, 17 December) and are due to continue until Monday, 22 December
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‘We’d lose half our business overnight’ – beloved stationery shop launches campaign to stop relocation plans
Argun Printers & Stationers has been in business at the same location for more than 30 years
Met Police fall short on key call handler target – ‘there is more to be done’
Call handlers are failing to meet the force’s target to answer 90 per cent of emergency calls within 10 seconds
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‘So many layers of lies’ – police spied on Hackney organisation working to expose Met corruption, inquiry hears
The Hackney Community Defence Association (HCDA) was the subject of police monitoring for a decade
Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.
Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change
The special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed its release date.
'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Andrew Pierce has revealed why he is leaving the ITV show this week in 'end of an era' statement
Thousands of drivers could see speed fines reimbursed and licence points removed
Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology
London Overground line serving five Hackney stations to close for 11 days over Christmas
The Mildmay Line will close for 11 days over Christmas and three weekends in the new year
Children’s mentor kissed young students in empty classrooms of London school
A “predatory offender” touched and kissed young students at a central London school as he pretended to support them.
Community mosaic group ‘faces eviction after more than a decade’ from Hackney Downs Pavilion
Hackney Mosaic Project has met at the pavilion several times a week for more than 10 years
Mum jailed for nine and a half years after killing baby daughter in Homerton
A mum has been jailed for nine and a half years after killing her three-month-old daughter in Homerton.
The pre-Christmas London forecast with cloud, rain and brighter end to the week
London is set to face a cloudy start to the week, midweek rain and a wet Thursday before conditions clear for a sunny, cooler Friday with highs around 10°C, according to the Met Office.
Sister's heart wrenching plea for vulnerable missing man in Hackney to return home
The sister of vulnerable missing man Jason, who has been missing in Hackney for over a month, says his return would be the “best Christmas present".
Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.
City of London Corporation to spend £211m to upgrade 2,900 homes
The City of London Corporation has approved £211m to upgrade 2,900 homes across 12 estates, improving kitchens, heating, lifts and communal areas in seven boroughs.
Woman, 39, stabbed to death in west London home named for first time
A 39-year-old woman who was stabbed to death at a home in west London has been named for the first time.
North London rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia
Man rushed to hospital after crash near major London airport
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash near London's biggest airport.
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia