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Canalside development in Hoxton wins approval despite ‘disappointment’ over low number of living rent homes
Existing self-storage facility to be demolished and replaced by two blocks with 139 new flats and office space
Read MoreCoroner calls for changes to warning alarms on oxygen machines after confusion ‘hastened’ death of Covid patient in Hackney
Chimezie Daniels, 60, died in January after his oxygen supply was cut off for at least 20 minutes
Read MoreResidents urged to have their say on the future of local libraries
Town Hall launches consultation with the aim of putting libraries ‘at the heart of community life’
Read MoreNetwork Rail to warn residents about tree-felling following upset at Stamford Hill nature reserve
Rail operator apologises for chopping down swathe of trees in wildlife haven without notice
Read MoreCalls for Museum of the Home boycott at latest protest against slaver statue
Museum says it is ‘continuing to explore options for the statue’ as anti-racism campaigners keep up pressure
Read MoreSome chew over the cooks’ new Nest: Restaurant defends plan for London Fields opening
Team behind Morning Lane eatery Nest vows not to disturb neighbours on Mentmore Terrace if they get the go-ahead to branch out
Read MoreClapton Cycleway set to open next spring but councillor calls for ‘change in approach’
Work set to start this autumn, but Cllr Vincent Stops raises concerns over designs for Lea Bridge Roundabout
Read MoreOlympic legacy? Hackney residents on how London 2012 changed the borough
With the Tokyo Olympics behind us and Paralympians gearing up for their shot at gold, Hackney locals examine the footprint of London’s Games
Read MoreHackney Council ‘deeply distressed’ by Afghanistan situation and vows to support refugees
Mayor Philip Glanville says the borough is ‘ready to step up again’
Read More‘I don’t feel safe in Shoreditch late at night’, police officer tells councillors as he warns of return to ‘bad old days of alcohol-fuelled violence’
PC Neal Hunwick explains police policy to oppose extended opening hours in the area, as colleague PC Sian Giles reveals serious injuries are commonplace
Read More‘Gentrification in action’: Town Hall defends Dalston Plan as campaigners let rip
Morning Lane and Ridley Road activists call for social rent homes amid fears the proposals will drive people out
Read MoreJewish charities team up with council for vaccine drive in Orthodox community
Hatzola and Shomrim back push for people to get their jabs before Rosh Hashanah next month
Read MoreGroup of anti-vaxxers evicted from Hackney Downs following court ruling
Town Hall successfully obtains High Court injunction to remove camp whose presence was upsetting residents
Read MorePlans to limit daytime traffic on Church Street get thumbs-up
Transport for London approves council proposal to prevent cars using the road from 7pm until 7am
Read MoreHackney Council announces multimillion-pound investment for beloved leisure centre in Lower Clapton
Nearly £6m pledged for one of the borough’s ‘social and historic’ landmarks
Read MoreHackney pupils praised for their ‘extraordinary spirit’ on GCSE results day
Students across the borough celebrated yesterday in another record year for top grades
Read MoreBiggest employers in City and Hackney asked to offer Covid vaccines at the office
Night clubs, pubs and restaurants are also being approached as health bosses try to improve uptake
Read More‘Young people are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid being seen as sell-outs’, health bosses warned
Hackney CVS chief says uptake among youngsters could be improved if they are able to get the jab ‘covertly’
Read MorePolice raise concerns over Shoreditch chicken restaurant’s bid to open later following April fight
Chicken Cottage on City Road applies to open until 5am from Thursday to Sunday
Read More‘Sick of picking drunks off my steps’: Residents of Broadway Market strike out at ‘escalating’ anti-social behaviour
Residents say alcohol sales have ‘made life a misery’ as supermarket asks for booze licence
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