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Homerton Fertility Centre’s licence suspended after incidents of frozen embryos ‘not surviving or being undetectable’

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 22 March 2024 at 18:13
Homerton Hospital

Healthcare officials faced a grilling from concerned councillors at a scrutiny meeting this week

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Man arrested after making ‘allegedly antisemitic’ threats close to scene of Clapton house fire

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 March 2024 at 20:48

The 60-year-old was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following blaze on Newick Road

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Peabody residents joined by Hackney councillors to protest ‘huge’ rent hikes

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 21:31

Campaigners were backed by suspended Victoria ward councillors as they took their fight to Peabody’s headquarters

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Campaign to create East London’s first wild swimming pond launches petition to save land from developers

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 12:30

East London Waterworks Park is rallying support for its vision of a ‘brownfield rainforest’

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Man, 47, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following two crossbow attacks in Shoreditch

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 18 March 2024 at 11:53

The suspect is in custody in east London after a woman was shot in the head and a man was hit in the neck in separate assaults

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Politicians call on Labour to reinstate Diane Abbott at packed show of support in Hackney

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 16 March 2024 at 12:30

Hundreds of people turned out last night following the racist abuse suffered by the long-serving MP

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First electric charger in Hackney’s ‘country-leading rollout’ installed in Hoxton

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 15 March 2024 at 14:45

Follingham Court is the first place to benefit from the Town Hall’s partnership with energy firm Zest

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Gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows after above-average year for Hackney’s schools

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 14 March 2024 at 20:09

‘In some areas, children in Hackney perform the best in class nationally,’ says council’s education director

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Peabody accused of ‘social cleansing’ as key workers face nine per cent rent hike

By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 14 March 2024 at 11:37

‘Why are key worker rents linked to the market and not wages?’ asks local teacher at packed tenants’ meeting

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‘Unequivocally racist’: Hackney politicians unite in condemnation of Tory donor’s abuse of Diane Abbott

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 20:35

Flood of public support for Hackney North MP, who was later forced to cancel an appearance at a protest over safety fears

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‘Vicious cycle’: Children with autism more likely to be absent from school, report finds

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 17:43
Councillor Sophie Conway

A local parents’ forum made the discovery as part of its probe into emotionally-based school avoidance

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‘Celebrate wisely’: Hackney rabbi issues reminder to local Jewish community ahead of Purim

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 13:57

Jewish Community Council co-founder Rabbi Schapiro asks people to be ‘vigilant and not too dramatic’

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Hackney headteacher unfairly dismissed after tapping her son’s hand, judge rules

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 11 March 2024 at 18:28

Employment tribunal finds that Shelley-Ann Malabver-Goulbourne, who was sacked as head of Northwold Primary School, used ‘reasonable chastisement’

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‘Explosion of colour’: Hackney Carnival to make its long-awaited return on 22 September

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 11 March 2024 at 14:15

The major event has not taken place in person for half a decade

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School nursing in Hackney set for £7m rejuvenation

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 8 March 2024 at 10:40
Cllr Chris Kennedy

New structure will see nurses cover a certain neighbourhood, earning praise from public health expert

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Council plans for Stamford Hill approved in face of Tory criticisms

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 8 March 2024 at 10:13
Stamford Hill Street

Family-sized homes and community infrastructure form part of the Town Hall’s proposals to improve the area

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Letter: ‘The suppression of dissent in Hackney is an alarming pattern’

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 6 March 2024 at 12:38

Members of two local campaign groups condemn council’s ‘refusal to listen to citizens’

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Ridley Road dropped from Hackney Carnival route over safety fears

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 5 March 2024 at 14:28

The market street was a ‘crush’ when the last in-person parade took place, says council’s health and culture chief

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‘Atrocious’: Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 March 2024 at 17:34

Clare Joseph, Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru are expected to have their suspensions lifted after two months

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‘We need a push’: Beloved adventure playground launches crowdfunder for ‘unique’ new fence

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 4 March 2024 at 15:27

Shakespeare Walk, recently crowned London’s best adventure playground, needs to replace its crumbling perimeter

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