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‘I grew up with public service’: Dalston councillor Zoë Garbett on her battle to become London’s first Green mayor

The leader of the Hackney Green group says her experience on the council has informed her campaign

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‘Ready for the fight’: Sanctuary Housing workers backed by politicians as they strike again over pay

Repair and maintenance staff say under-inflation pay rises have left some using food banks

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Diane Abbott signals desire to fight the next election as Labour candidate – as supporters urge party to reinstate her

The MP was in good spirits at a rally on Hackney Downs, despite organiser's 'disappointment' at turnout

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Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'attack': Boy stabbed to death

A boy has died after being stabbed in Hainault this morning.

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Thurlow Gardens Hainault ‘stabbing’: Photo of sword-wielding man

This is a picture of the alleged attacker wielding a sword in Hainault where five people were left injured.

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Stamford Hill: Five arrested over Jewish man 'kidnap attempt'

Five teenagers have been arrested after an alleged kidnap attempt in which a Jewish man was told to get in the boot of a car in Moundfield Road, Stamford Hill.

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Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'attack': Pictures from the scene

Police cars have been pictured at the scene of a critical incident by a train station in New North Road, Hainault.

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Hainault Ilford Tube station 'stabbing': Man arrested

A critical incident has been declared after reports of several people stabbed outside a tube station in Ilford.

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How long does the Mayor of London serve? All to know

The Mayor of London is a critical political role currently held by Sadiq Khan, this is everything you need to know about the role.

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Critically acclaimed artworks by brain injury survivors go on show at Shoreditch Library

The exhibition is part of an art trail created by members of renowned charity Headway East London

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Finding Strength Through Sport: The Journey of Anthony Desjardins

Finding Strength Through Sport: TAnthony's journey serves as a powerful reminder that adversity does not define us; it is how we respond to it that shapes our destiny. With unwavering courage and determination, he has transformed his diagnosis into an opportunity for growth and empowerment, inspirin...

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‘Traumatic’: Muslim organisations condemn Hackney Council’s response to Middle East conflict

Several mosques sign letter criticising Town Hall's failure to vote on Gaza ceasefire and calling for end to borough's twinning with Haifa

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Man admits killing Thomas O’Halloran in Greenford stabbing

A man has admitted killing an elderly mobility scooter rider in a “motiveless” knife attack five days after being released from prison.

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Police investigate 'Jewish man attempted kidnapping'

A Jewish man was told to get in the boot of a car in an alleged kidnap attempt in Moundfield Road in Stamford Hill.

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Boots increases click and collect fee at UK airport stores

Boots has increased its click and collect fee at stores in UK airports from £1.50 to £4.50 leaving customers outraged.

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London's 10 most affordable boroughs to buy a home

Looking to buy a home that doesn't break the bank? These are the 10 London boroughs that are most affordable for home buyers.

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Grim 42 hours across London with three stabbed

Three people have been stabbed in another grim 42 hours across London.

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British tourist in intensive care after shark attack

A 64-year-old British tourist is in intensive care after being attacked by a shark while holidaying in Tobago.

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Do you know these text abbreviations? Test it with our quiz

Do you know your ROFLs from your TGIFs? Put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate quiz.

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Driving theory test questions Londoners fail to get right

Nearly two-thirds of London drivers would fail their theory test if they retook it now - with Londoners having the worst driving know-how in the UK.