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Mossbourne leaders defend approach to pupils’ wellbeing as safeguarding review looms
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy faces investigation following parents' concerns about impact of school's strict behaviour policy
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Commissioner warns against ‘reckless public discourse’ ahead of Mossbourne investigation
Jim Gamble has raised concerns around people making assertions about the review which are 'simply wrong'
Council reaffirms vow to ‘help rebuild trust’ in communities ‘most affected by racism in policing’ as Child X officers cleared
13-year-old black boy was 'rammed' off bike by police van and handcuffed for holding a water pistol in July 2023
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Body found near tube station was young woman from Hackney
A young woman from Hackney was found dead near Plaistow tube station, an inquest opening at East London Coroner's Court has been told.
Video shows shocking moment patient spits in face of London paramedic
Body-worn camera footage shows assaults on London paramedics, highlighting the dangers they face daily and how cameras help secure justice for victims.
Household water bills to rise by from April next year
The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household
Two girls leave woman unconscious in series of antisemitic Stamford Hill attacks
Two teenage girls have been sentenced for a series of antisemitic attacks, including one that left a woman unconscious.
Spy cop: 'I shared single bed with young activist but didn't have sex with her'
South London spy cop turned Tory politician Andrew Coles has told the Undercover Policing Inquiry he did not have sex with a 19-year-old activist.
‘Dangerous’ man repeatedly raped girl by exploiting relationship with mum in Hackney
A “dangerous predator” has been found guilty of repeatedly raping a young girl after exploiting a relationship with her mother in Hackney.
Iconic London café from Layer Cake and Rocketman films on sale for £170k
The Regency Café in London that has featured in Layer Cake and Rocketman is on sale for £170K.
Every London Underground line and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Mossbourne CEO grateful for support and ‘encouragement’ amid allegations against trust’s schools
Academy trust head thanks parents, pupils, staff and governors for their support amid allegations against one of the trust’s schools, which have triggered a safeguarding review
Busy London station evacuated and cordoned off after ‘suspicious package’ found
A busy train station in London has been evacuated after what was thought to be a "suspicious package" was found.
Boy among three arrested as man injured after 'alkaline attack' at Winter Wonderland
A 22-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a suspected chemical attack at Winter Wonderland.
Lines reopen at major London station after police incident sparks evacuation
Lines at London Liverpool Street have reopened after customers were made to evacuate during a police incident.
Man struck by train at underground station as busy tube lines remain affected
A man has died after being struck by a train at Aldgate East underground station.
'Outrageous' Thames Water loan proposal sparks court protest
Protestors gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice this morning to stand against Thames Water's application for a £3 billion loan.
Sir David Jason admits the one 'disappointment' he had with own beloved show
Sir David Jason has shared his one disappointment and complaint he had with the popular show A Touch of Frost.
'Dad and son' attacked by group armed with weapons outside Hackney school
A teenage boy has been "grabbed" in attack near The Excelsior Academy on in Downs Park Road, Shacklewell
Busy London Underground lines suspended after incident causing SEVERE delays
Two London Underground lines have been suspended after an incident, causing severe delays across the network.