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Campaigners accuse council of downplaying risks to SEND children in unsafe housing
At a council meeting, a parent of a SEND child warned that under the council's 'traumatising' housing needs assessment process, people are 'falling through the gaps'
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TfL ‘lacks depth and nuance’ in efforts to make transport accessible to disabled people
Elly Baker, chair of the Transport Committee, said TfL was 'resting on its laurels' when it came to disability inclusion on its network
Zoë Garbett urges Met to ‘immediately stop’ use of ‘invasive’ facial recognition tools
The London Assembly Member and Hackney councillor has published a report outlining concerns over the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology by the Met
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Young people don’t trust Met Police or feel safe in their area, report shows
An investigation found young Londoners “feel they are not believed by the police" and that "they are seen as a suspect first"
Seven Hackney councillors to stand down at local elections
Seven councillors are standing down in Hackney ahead of May's local elections, including a London Assembly member
Londoners face ‘particular’ issues with shared ownership scheme says Housing Minister
Matthew Pennycook has previously said there are 'specific problems' with the scheme which must be addressed
Suspect at large after man, 40s, stabbed after fight in ‘quiet Hoxton street’
A suspect is still at large after a man in his 40s was stabbed in a “quiet” area.
Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing outside row of shops in Hoxton
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside a row of shops in Hoxton.
Blood-stained car behind police cordon after ‘stabbing and crash’ on busy road
A blood-stained and heavily damaged car is visible behind a police cordon in Hackney after an alleged stabbing.
Mixed-gender Hackney football league watched by FA as they lead charge for inclusive sport
The Hackney-based Power League, started by a group of friends, could be paving the way for greater inclusivity in football
LIVE updates as major police presence after stabbing outside shops
A shopping street is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.
UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
Exclusive: The Mossbourne money-spinner – how a company founded by the multi-academy trust’s chief snapped up his own schools’ lucrative PAM software
To fund the purchase, Progress Teaching gave Mossbourne Foundation £300,000 worth of its shares and a promised payment of £268,000 by way of an unsecured loan
Stoke Newington venue under threat as bosses scramble to ‘save’ historic space
The Old Church’s director says urgent repair work is needed to secure the future of the much-loved music venue
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.
‘You won today’ — protesters stop council from evicting Hackney family with disabled child
The family has lived at the property for more than 20 years, but the council says they have been illegally subletting and is reportedly looking to move them to temporary accommodation