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Three Hackney primary schools offering free breakfast clubs in state-backed trial
Thomas Fairchild, Grasmere and Nightingale are providing 30 minutes of care before school until July
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Hackney mayor condemns ‘abhorrent’ graffiti in Clissold Park as police launch hate crime probe
Local politicians react after swastikas daubed in blue paint over playground rocks were reported on last day of Passover
‘Real milestone’ as arts charity announces deal for affordable studios in Hackney Wick
Bow Arts Trust buys up 10,000 square feet of workspace at Hackney Yards development
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Man taken to hospital after being hit by train at busy central London station
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at a central London station.
Danny Dyer gives his 'most honest interview ever' in brand new ITV show
Actor Danny Dyer has shared that he gave his "most honest" interview in ITV's new show, The Assembly.
Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
Swastikas painted in Hackney children’s playground during Passover
Swastikas were painted on children’s playground equipment in an area popular with Jewish families during Passover.
Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.
King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.
What are the plans for Pope Francis' funeral and where will he be buried?
What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
Busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.
What is the papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
What is the papal conclave process? Find out how the new Pope is elected following Pope Francis' death.
Who will the next Pope be? See who will succeed Pope Francis in the Vatican
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican
Pope Francis' last public appearance was just a day before his death
Pope Francis has died aged 88. His last public appearance came just a day before he died.
What is a papal funeral and what happens when the Pope dies?
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), but what happens now?
When did Pope Francis become the pope and how long was he in the role for?
Pope Francis has died aged 88. He was in the role for more than a decade.
Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.
Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed
The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.