Former Mossbourne Community Academy students call for government inquiry into nationwide school practices
Ex-students and parents have urged the government to look into the long-term impact of school culture on pupil mental health
Read MoreLondon falls below ‘acceptable level’ of breast cancer screening uptake thanks to ‘population churn’
Breast cancer screening coverage in the capital has continued to lag behind other regions of the UK
Read MoreHackney residents stand up to council over ‘unlawful’ plans for Marian Court
Redevelopment of the site had stalled amid changes to safety regulations and financial woes, but plans were revived in late November last year
Read MoreHousing loophole puts domestic abuse victims at risk even if they leave home, council warns
Hackney is one of many councils pushing for regulations that would allow it to evict domestic abusers
Read MoreLTNs and bus lanes increase congestion in parts of London, TfL bosses admit
TfL aims to ensure 80 per cent of journeys made in London are by walking, cycling or public transport by 2041.
Read MoreObituary: Peter Howden, luminary of independent cinema, dies aged 80
Howden was a fixture of the London film scene, spending the latter half of his six-decade career at the Rio in Dalston
Read MoreLondon housebuilding starts to plummet despite housing crisis
Housebuilding starts in the capital have fallen by 84 per cent since 2015
Read More‘Groundbreaking’ community alliance launches to ‘campaign for political alternative’ in Hackney
Hackney Independent Socialist Collective, one of the UK’s newest political parties, has joined forces with four other local organisations and will launch their collaboration later this week
Read MoreRidley Road fee hikes could ‘break’ historic market, council hears
This year the council increased the cost for traders selling at street markets across the borough
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Act will have ‘significant’ impact on Londoners – but only if enforced properly
From 1 May, new laws contained within the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will come into force
Read MoreMossbourne safeguarding review author Sir Alan Wood appointed to Ofsted governing body
Sir Alan is one of five new appointments to the watchdog’s board
Read MoreCellist clowns, Greek mythology and local stories — Gather Together Storytelling Festival kicks off at The Rosemary Branch
From former Edinburgh Fringe stars to residents with a passion for local history, Gather Together Storytelling Festival has something for everyone
Read MoreMayor of London urged to take ‘strategic approach’ to get ex-offenders back into work
Sadiq Khan has been called upon to take a lead in creating a ‘strategic, joined-up approach’ to help upskill former prisoners
Read More‘I would have already resigned’ – Mossbourne senior leadership and chair of governors should ‘reflect’ on positions says safeguarding commissioner
Children’s Safeguarding Commissioner for City and Hackney, Jim Gamble, said he would have ‘already stepped down’ were he in a leadership role at Mossbourne
Read MoreRecord store owner vows to fight council in court over noise enforcement
Rob Smith opened Recycle Vinyl off Dalston’s Kingsland High Street in late 2024
Read More‘We have a very clear agenda’ – Hackney’s newest political party outlines plans for 2026 ahead of May elections
Hackney Independent Socialist Collective says housing and young people’s mental health are their top priorities
Read MoreMayor of London faces fresh calls to reform cold weather support system for rough sleepers
Rough sleepers are able to access additional emergency accommodation in London when temperatures drop below freezing, but the scheme which enables this has been met with criticism
Read MoreClapton station gets major revamp in restoration project that honours Victorian heritage
The Weaver Line station has been open since 1872
Read MoreOutdated incinerator will stay in use beyond lifespan as replacement progress slows
The Edmonton EcoPark is run by the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), which is controlled by councillors from eight boroughs including Hackney
Read MoreHackney residents face travel chaos amid planned bus strikes
The strikes come following two days of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas
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