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Mossbourne Academy schools’ complaints and safeguarding procedures ‘generally fit for purpose’ according to review

Mossbourne Members’ Trust commissioned an independent review into its safeguarding and complaints procedures in April 2025, the results of which have now been shared.

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Hoxton catering company launches ‘turkey trot’ with free Christmas meals to those in need

Hoxton Street food company Humdingers has launched an initiative to make sure everyone can enjoy Christmas dinner this year.

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‘Dig a trench’ – GLA accused of embellishing affordable housing starts figures

London development analysts said the mayor should be 'livid' at reports the housing department allegedly 'embellished' the figures.

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‘We’re being pushed to outskirts of our borough’ – residents slam LTNs in calls for ‘key roads’ to be reopened

More than 1,500 people have signed a petition criticising Hackney Council for following “urban theory and not real life” when establishing its 19 LTNs.

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Hackney Night Shelter launches Christmas appeal to open new women’s space

Hackney Night Shelter hopes to create a new women's shelter next year, which could help up to 100 people.

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Homerton among top NHS trusts for cancer wait times but falls short of key target

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was fifth of 121 NHS trusts in England for cancer wait times.

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‘I’ve loved every minute’ – iconic Dalston restaurant to close after 13 years

Jones & Sons' Dalston venue is shutting its doors 13 years after Andy Jones first opened the venue, then in Arcola Street.

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What London ‘tourist tax’ would look like as Sadiq Khan issues verdict

Sir Sadiq Khan has cautiously welcomed reports he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital - but what would this mean for London?

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MPs slam move to cut London affordable housing ratio – ‘too little, too late’

Sir Sadiq Khan and Housing Secretary Steve Reed struck a deal last month to cut the required affordable homes ratio from 35 per cent to 20 per cent, a move that has divided the Greater London Assembly.

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Is Spotify down? Hundreds of people left logged out and unable to open app

Hundreds of people across the country have reported issues with being able to log in and open the Spotify app.

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Two shot and two stabbed in shocking four days across London

Two teenagers have been shot and two people stabbed in a shocking few days across London.

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Is Cloudflare down? Thousands report issues with X and Canva reporting an outage

Thousands of customers are reporting they are unable to access Cloudflare, X, Canva and other services in what appears to be another internet outage.

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Police called to ‘suspicious item’ on London-bound train causing major delays

Police were called to reports of a suspicious item on a London-bound, causing major delays to services.

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Person rushed to hospital after stabbing near west London train station

A person has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing near a train station in west London.

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Hackney cycling group helps bikers discover ‘miracle’ of the natural world on wheels

Nature Riders runs every few weeks is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities looking to explore Hackney’s green spaces from their saddle

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Couple wanted after racially aggravated assault on family in London 'not in UK'

Detectives investigating a report of racially aggravated assault in central London have said they believe a couple they wish to speak to are no longer in the country.

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Anthony Joshua's net worth, last fight and career stats ahead of Jake Paul bout

See Anthony Joshua's net worth, career stats, and when his last fight was ahead of his bout against American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

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James Corden told to rip up paving slabs at £11.5m London mansion

James Corden has been ordered to rip up paving slabs at his £11.5 million Hampstead mansion by Camden Council.

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Woman 'sexually assaulted' on board Elizabeth line train during rush hour

Officers investigating an alleged sexual assault have shared a picture of a man they wish to speak to.

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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.