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Councillor in Eurovision party photo says she knew nothing about Dewey arrest at the time
‘I only became aware of the arrest, and its nature, when it was reported in the media in June 2023.’
Read MoreTown Hall protesters gather to call on Hackney Mayor to resign
Around 40 to 50 people joined the protest to express their outrage.
Read More‘Untenable’: Green councillors table motion of no confidence in Hackney Mayor over Eurovision party photo
Borough leader Philip Glanville has taken leave of absence after being suspended by Labour
Read MoreHackney’s acting mayor vows to ‘maintain council’s focus’ as Philip Glanville takes leave following Labour suspension
Glanville has stepped aside after a photograph emerged of him partying with disgraced former councillor – hours after he was told of arrest
Read MoreHackney Mayor to take extended leave after being suspended by Labour over party photo
Deputy mayor Anntoinette Bramble set to fill in as calls grow for Philip Glanville to resign
Read MoreCampaigners call on Hackney Mayor to resign over photograph of him partying with disgraced former councillor
Borough leader Philip Glanville was suspended by Labour last week when picture emerged
Read MoreJewish community leaders ‘going extra mile’ to feed local children in run-up to Rosh Hashanah
‘Knowing there are children going hungry is unacceptable,’ says Rabbi Levi Schapiro
Read MoreHackney Mayor suspended by Labour after partying with disgraced former councillor on day he found out about arrest
Party says photograph is in clear contradiction of Philip Glanville’s previous account of events
Read MoreDalston church hall could be converted into workspace for small businesses
Amazing Grace Worship Centre supports the plan, with church set to move to new community centre
Read MoreCycling campaigners renew calls for bike lanes on busy De Beauvoir street
Hackney Cycling Campaign fears for children who use Downham Road
Read MoreWedding fever at Hackney Town Hall as delighted staff celebrate post-pandemic boom
The borough’s ceremonies manager says numbers have recoveredafter tough few years
Read MoreHackney schools boast impressive GCSE results
Students across the borough celebrate their exam grades
Read MoreA Level results: Hackney schools buck national trend
Many young people will have extra cause to celebrate
Read MoreInquest: Artist died after suffering rare side effect of drug
‘If repeated and avoidable errors had not been made by the Trust, Sophie’s death might have been prevented’
Read MoreCharedi orthodox children missing out on free school meals
‘No child should have just bread for their lunch. It’s very upsetting.’
Read MorePack to school: Hackney Youth Parliament appeal gives helping hand to new starters
Residents donate 150 back packs and school equipment to help families struggling with the cost of living
Read MoreA Strange Loop – Barbican: dancing the steps of the genres it satirises
A tale of blackness, queerness, belonging, religion, class, and resilience
Read MoreMayor speaks of shock and anger at former councillor’s actions
Tom Dewey was convicted of possessing indecent images of children
Read MoreFormer Hackney councillor Tom Dewey given 12-month suspended sentence for possessing indecent images of children
Former de Beauvoir ward councillor avoids jail
Read MoreHaggerston School’s 125-year lease set to be transferred to academy trust – with staff and parents divided over the move
The secondary’s headteacher says ‘joining a family of schools will improve quality of education’
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