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Hackney-born Idris Elba knighted in New Year Honours
Elba has been recognised for his ‘exceptional’ work both in the entertainment industry and for young people
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The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency by Michael Hogan book review – ‘whimsical English humour with a dark twist’
The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency is Stoke Newington author Michael Hogan’s debut novel, and makes a heartwarming addition to the cosy crime genre
Proposal to transform Thames Water depot into community park unveiled by charity
East London Waterworks Park has published plans to transform a disused Thames Water depot into a biodiverse community park featuring a cafe and wild swimming ponds
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Safeguarding expert condemns ‘worrying’ lack of response by Mossbourne after damning report
A safeguarding review into Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy previously highlighted concerns about the school’s ‘punishment no matter what’ and ‘no excuses’ policies
Sadiq Khan pledges to ‘put rent control back on agenda’ as Londoners ‘pay through the nose’ for property
The Mayor of London reaffirmed his commitment to the issue last week to Hackney Green councillor and London Assembly member, Zoë Garbett
Council ‘leads energy revolution’ in pioneering scheme to install solar panels on social housing
Hackney Council has teamed up with specialists at Emergent Energy to install solar panels on social housing blocks, creating a microgrid residents can use
Project to rewild Old River Lea receives major grant from Mayor of London
More than £180,000 has been awarded to Hackney’s Rewilding the Old Lea project, which proponents hope will restore the body of water to its former glory
British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning on London train until Christmas Eve as track underwater
Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.
Hackney bin collection days to change over Christmas period
Some residents will have to wait an extra two days for their bins to be collected
Hackney Council rubber-stamps ‘anti-racism’ strategy for schools amid concerns over risk of harm to vulnerable pupils
Earlier this week the council rubber-stamped its education strategy which pledges to further inclusion and build a 'child-centred and anti-racist' model for schools
LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended
There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.
Dad of four suing London toy store Hamleys after being injured by falling Perspex
A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning as pictures show track underwater for major London station
Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.
Kemi Badenoch slammed by community leader over ‘unacceptable’ two-child cap comment
Badenoch claimed lifting the two-child benefit cap for 1000 larger families in Hackney would cost the taxpayer £74million
London poshest studio on market for £300k - and it's the same size as a caravan
London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.
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.
Christmas opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more across London
Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in London with opening hours.
Royal Mail reveals most wanted Christmas presents in letters to Santa
Lego, Barbie dolls and bikes top the list of most wanted Christmas presents from children this year, above technology and newer toys
Met Office gives UK White Christmas verdict in early forecast
The Met Office has shared an early forecast, revealing whether the UK could have snow and a white Christmas.