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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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).

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Met Police officer who sent messages about sexual abuse of kids sacked

A Met Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of children has been sacked. 

Hackney Citizen

‘Get a handle on housing crisis,’ Mayor of London told

Only 6,370 affordable homes have been started since 2023, despite Sadiq Khan promising at least 17,800 by next March

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Town Hall pays resident £1k after stopping care payments without back-up plan

Council apologises to vulnerable woman for causing distress in 'complex case'

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Hackney Council set to spend nearly £40m on agency staff

The Town Hall has cut expenditure on temporary staff since last year, but admits to ongoing recruitment challenges