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Pet hate: Stoke Newington animal rescue boss denies misusing donations
War of words between fellow cat lovers erupts with allegations of ‘slander’
Read MoreMilitary battalion parades through Hackney in freedom exercise
Local unit marks 50th anniversary with colourful procession to celebrate council honour
Read MoreConcerns raised after Co-op unveils plans for Chatsworth Road store
‘Any supermarket chain brings a threat to smaller independent businesses,’ warns Cllr Ian Rathbone
Read MoreHackney students triumph in Dragons’ Den-style charity contest
Pupils from Skinners’ Academy impress judges to win London heat of Prince’s Trust business competition
Read More‘Hackney is full of stories’: local author celebrates prestigious award
Patrice Lawrence “delighted” after debut children’s novel set in the borough wins Waterstones prize
Read MoreStik banner auction to raise money for LGBTQI+ youth project
Proceeds from the sale will help local group put on exhibition celebrating borough’s queer heritage
Read MoreAutistic residents unite to tackle ‘discrimination and bullying’
Collective is helping draft Hackney’s first autism strategy as World Acceptance Day approaches
Read MoreFossil fuels: ‘Council wrecking the planet’, claim green campaigners
Divest Hackney protests as Pensions Committee digs in its heels over £21m fossil fuel investments
Read MoreBusiness rates: MP Meg Hillier and Hackney Council warn government ‘not to compromise’
Hackney’s elected representatives raise ‘real concerns’ over Whitehall plans for boroughs to keep all business rates income
Read MoreLondon Fields Lido to close until summer
‘Urgent repair works’ on crumbling pool walls to begin in April
Read MoreObituary – Cyndi Smart
The much-loved former Hackney CVS treasurer was a ‘selfless community champion’
Read More‘We beg the council to reconsider’: Father of child with special needs slams cuts to early support
“Without the team, my son Martin would not be able to say ‘I love you’”, says Francisco De La Mora
Read MoreFinnish ‘baby box’ scheme to launch in Hackney
New and expectant parents to receive free baby products following successful trial
Read MoreParents face fines for driving kids to school as council pilots ban on all traffic at pick up and drop off times
Two primary schools in Hackney sign up for traffic trials to improve child safety and cut air pollution
Read MoreHackney MPs speak out on Westminster attack and bravery of PC Keith Palmer
Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier pay tribute to policeman who died trying to protect Parliament
Read MoreSolicitor denies Westminster attacker is Clapton hate preacher Abu Izzadeen
Izzadeen, also known as Trevor Brooks, was named as the person responsible by Channel 4 News, but his lawyer says he is still in prison
Read MoreMan charged with murder of baby boy in Finsbury Park
Bidhya Sagar Das to appear in court today following death of one-year-old boy
Read MoreHackney schools face ‘devastating’ funding crisis, warn campaigners
Government under fire for ‘throwing money’ at free schools as borough is hit by further cuts
Read MoreMan arrested on suspicion of murder after toddler death in Finsbury Park
Bidhya Sagar Das, 33, in custody after one-year-old boy was killed and his twin sister critically injured in an attack on Saturday night
Read MoreManhunt launched as baby boy dies and girl critically injured in Hackney
Tragic incident took place on Wilberforce Road near Finsbury Park
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