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Labour’s Kofo David elected as new councillor for Clissold ward
Cllr David ‘honoured’ as he holds seat left vacant by resignation of Ned Hercock
Read MoreLabour’s Meg Hillier re-elected as MP for Hackney South – but says national picture is ‘gutting’
Hillier wins resoundingly but warns of ‘unlucky Friday 13th for us all’ with Boris Johnson on course for large majority
Read MoreHackney goes to the polls for general election
By-election also taking place in Clissold ward
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Read MoreBridport residents’ troubles continue as balconies fenced off with wire mesh
Town Hall fences off balconies for residents’ ‘own safety’ as rehousing effort continues
Read MoreTown Hall gears up for introduction of parking charges for motorcyclists
Plans to be consulted on in new year hailed by transport boss as ‘most comprehensive approach in London’
Read MoreCouncillors call for mental health services to partner with gangs unit
Living in Hackney scrutiny commission voices concerns over Integrated Gangs Unit’s ‘lack of transparency’
Read MoreStoke Newington traders set for charity Christmas market
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
Read MoreRidley Road resistance continues as community plan mooted for shopping village
Council responds to trader unrest over change in regulations as campaigns from across London join forces
Read MoreTown Hall pilots Personal Alarm Watch to help residents live independently
Pilot part of assistive technology test for people using health and care services
Read MoreCouncillors call for greater focus on ‘growing population’ with rare cancers
Town Hall administration sends message that patients living with uncommon cancers ‘matter too’ in letter to government
Read MoreNo hospital cuts agenda in new ‘Neighbourhoods’ care model, councillors assured
Planned care director stresses that GP-centred health model does not signal ‘savings or reductions’ in response to Healthwatch concerns
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal: Benthal Primary pupils dress up for fundraising day
The Stoke Newington school was filled with toy soldiers, space hoppers and more as it supported the appeal for the third year running
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion’s Hackney South climate hustings turns into Brexit debate
Focus moves from climate to discussions on democracy, trade and electoral reform
Read MoreHackney North candidates condemn ‘Nazi’ heckling of Brexit Party nominee
Conservative and Green hopefuls join Brexit Party candidate in criticism of ‘extreme and derogatory remarks’
Read MoreDiane Abbott accused of ‘disrespecting’ electorate with hustings no-show
Hackney North candidates round on incumbent MP for canvassing in Westminster during Extinction Rebellion’s climate hustings
Read MoreHackney’s diversity to take centre stage for Creative Disruption Festival next year
The Arcola Theatre’s two-month event will feature ten productions by members of its award-winning participation programme
Read More‘Don’t tie yourself to one set of options’: Greens accidentally reveal unvarnished position on road closures
Labour transport boss accuses Greens of using contentious road closure scheme as ‘political football’
Read MoreHackney North candidates grilled on climate crisis at Extinction Rebellion hustings but Diane Abbott a no-show
Five parties discuss climate emergency as suspended Liberal Democrat candidate Ben Mathis has invite withdrawn
Read MoreGeffrye to relaunch as Museum of the Home next summer after £18m revamp
New name signals a more contemporary direction for the Hoxton institution, which has been closed for renovations for two years
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