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Local politicians pay tribute to late Pedro Club founder James Cook MBE

The community 'legend' passed away earlier this month following a bladder cancer diagnosis

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Hackney headteacher given heartwarming surprise award by Ghanaian counterpart

Daubeney Primary's Gregory Logan recognised for his support of Deacons Academy in Accra

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Police launch murder probe after stabbing and gas explosion in Stoke Newington

Victim named as 46-year-old Annabel Rook, with man, 44, arrested following 'domestic-related incident'

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Hackney an ‘outlier’ on housing failures, says watchdog

Social housing ombudsman tells Town Hall to strengthen the basics as mayor promises to 'turns things around'

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Michelle Ryan's EastEnders to Hollywood journey - from Bionic Woman to Doctor Who

Michelle Ryan left EastEnders in 2005 to take on Hollywood, starring in TV show Bionic Woman and Doctor Who alongside David Tennant.

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LIVE updates as 'gas explosion' at Stoke Newington house shuts road

There has reportedly been a gas explosion at Dumont Road, near Stoke Newington Church Street.

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Ten Blue Badges for each disabled parking bay in Hackney, data reveals

UK-wide research by finds 3.2 million permit holders across the nation but only 63,000 'accessible' bays

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Remembering the London victims known to have died in Air India plane crash

100 hours have passed since an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed, killing all but one of the passengers and crew.

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Meet the man who has spent 37 years using football to bring people together

Arsenal’s head of community Freddie Hudson has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours “for 37 years of outstanding service to the community”.

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The toughest jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics and farmers

The toughest everyday jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics – and farmers.

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Person injured after bus crashes into flagpoles in Parliament Square

A bus has crashed into flagpoles in near the Houses of Parliament with emergency services at the scene.

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Person fighting for life after being hit by train causing delays at London station

A person is fighting for their life after they were hit by a train near Luton Airport, with major disruption to rail services for London.

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Heatwave set for London as temperatures set to soar all week

London is set for a hot, sunny week with highs reaching 32°C by Sunday, June 22. Stay cool and hydrated.

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Thameslink cancelled with 'major disruption' after person hit by train

Thameslink trains face "major disruption" after a person was hit between Luton and St Pancras International. Live updates here.

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One third of sunglasses sold on Amazon and more could damage child eyesight

One third of sunglasses sold on platforms like Amazon, eBay and Shein pose an eyesight risk to children.

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London couple spend £40k travelling down the world's longest road

A couple from London quit their jobs to travel down the world's longest road, along 40,000 miles.

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Man killed in Hammersmith double shooting named and pictured for the first time

A man who died following a double shooting in Hammersmith has been named as Jordan Oliver Rodney.

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Person taken to hospital after ‘falling from height’ at Marble Arch Station

A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a height at Marble Arch Station.

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Twins from London celebrate 100th birthday and reveal tip for a long life

A pair of identical twins from London have just celebrated their 100th birthday and have shared tips on how to live a long life.

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The common acts you do on the London Underground that you could get fined for

The London Underground byelaws state that several common acts you likely do every day could get you a fine; see the top five.