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Hart’s old teacher at Stoke Newington School jokingly forgives the sports star for bunking off ten years ago to attend the Team Sky launch

Detectives say posters appear to have been stolen ‘somewhere along the supply and distribution chain’ for Town Hall newspaper Hackney Today

The annual scheme, run by a local discount card firm, distributes donations of new toys to families most in need across East London

The Dalston institution, closed since March, says the new space is specially designed to meet coronavirus guidelines, with trial performances pencilled in for December

A maquette of the Hackney street art star’s first public artwork, unveiled in Hoxton last month, to go on sale at Christie’s tomorrow

The donation scheme, run by a local discount card firm, is back for its second year and this time covers the entire borough

Project for recent London Craft Week designed to raise awareness of textile industry’s over-reliance on non-recyclable products

The Claudia Jones Organisation teams up with universities, lawyers and community groups to set up Windrush Justice Clinic

Nine-week lesson plan on Black British history, including Windrush, drawn up with help of local teachers for Early Years through to GCSEs

The Grade II-listed building, now home to New Unity non-religious church, was once frequented by ‘mother of feminism’ Mary Wollstonecraft

Capital to move to ‘High’ alert from midnight, as borough leader sets out how the government can avoid ‘wasting this opportunity’

St Mary’s Secret Garden, Core Landscapes and Tree Musketeers recognised for benchmark-setting environmental standards

Arcola Theatre, Hackney Empire and Vortex Jazz Club among those to receive cash in first round of awards

Future Hackney to put on a free display in November after three years spent documenting social change on the historic market street

Investigation still at an early stage, but Town Hall says priorities are to keep frontline services running and to protect data

Hackney Mayor says appointment of Homerton councillor Anna Lynch ‘more important than ever’ in face of coronavirus crisis

Trustees of the historic Stoke Newington cemetery are hosting an online event tomorrow to remember victims of one of the biggest civilian tragedies of the Second World War

The new penalty – up from £20 – is aimed at ‘cleaning up the air in Hackney’s town centres’

Residents invited to have their say in three consultations being run by the council

Blessing King, who has continued to visit patients in the community throughout the pandemic, recognised by Royal College of Nursing

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Tao Geoghegan Hart’s former school and cycling coach pay tribute to new Giro d’Italia champion

Police investigating theft of thousands of Stik prints intended as ‘gifts for Hackney residents’

Winter Toy Appeal returns with call to ‘end devastating year with a little Christmas magic’

Arcola Theatre ‘back from brink’ as it reveals plans for its own outdoor stage

Stik hoping to raise £120k at auction to fund sculptures by local artists

Trick or Eat returns this Halloween to collect supplies for Hackney Foodbank

Youngsters from Hackney Quest help artist build sculpture made entirely of waste materials

Hackney charity launches free legal service to help Windrush victims win compensation

Education boss ‘very proud’ as council unveils Black curriculum

Historic Newington Green Meeting House taken off at-risk register following major renovation

Coronavirus: Hackney Mayor and public health director welcome news of greater restrictions across London

Three local organisations celebrate prestigious Green Flag Community Awards

Local venues welcome ‘vital’ grants from government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Local storytelling collective to stage public exhibition celebrating Ridley Road

Hackney Council hit by ‘serious cyberattack’

Town Hall announces new mental health champion

Abney Park war memorial restored ahead of 80th anniversary of Coronation Avenue bombing

Town Hall increases fine for engine idling to £80 in Finsbury Park – with more areas to follow

Town Hall seeks opinions on ageing well, antisocial behaviour and plans for Shoreditch Park

St Joseph’s Hospice ‘very proud’ after nurse wins prestigious Rising Star Award