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Councillor in Eurovision party photo says she knew nothing about Dewey arrest at the time

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 8 September 2023 at 13:22
Sem Moema

‘I only became aware of the arrest, and its nature, when it was reported in the media in June 2023.’

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Town Hall protesters gather to call on Hackney Mayor to resign

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 7 September 2023 at 15:10
Ngozi Fulani at protest calling for Hackney Mayor to resign, 6 September 2022

Around 40 to 50 people joined the protest to express their outrage.

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‘Untenable’: Green councillors table motion of no confidence in Hackney Mayor over Eurovision party photo

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 7 September 2023 at 09:57
Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville (far right) and Tom Dewey (far left), pictured at a party on 14 May 2022

Borough leader Philip Glanville has taken leave of absence after being suspended by Labour

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Hackney’s acting mayor vows to ‘maintain council’s focus’ as Philip Glanville takes leave following Labour suspension

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 5 September 2023 at 18:00
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble and cabinet member for education, young people and children’s social care and Mayor Philip Glanville enjoy a school dinner at Mandeville primary school (a maintained school).

Glanville has stepped aside after a photograph emerged of him partying with disgraced former councillor – hours after he was told of arrest

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Hackney Mayor to take extended leave after being suspended by Labour over party photo

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 September 2023 at 21:04

Deputy mayor Anntoinette Bramble set to fill in as calls grow for Philip Glanville to resign

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Campaigners call on Hackney Mayor to resign over photograph of him partying with disgraced former councillor

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 September 2023 at 13:44
Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville (far right) and Tom Dewey (far left), pictured at a party on 14 May 2022

Borough leader Philip Glanville was suspended by Labour last week when picture emerged

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Local residents are the stars of new exhibition charting 50 years of life in Hackney

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 September 2023 at 11:37

Hackney Museum’s upcoming show features work by the borough’s best photographers

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Mexican Seoul, Bow Wharf, food review: ‘A raucous and mucky dinner’

By Gabriel Wilding | Friday 1 September 2023 at 22:06

The new wing venue from Ashley Chipchase is full of ‘skill and energy’

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Jewish community leaders ‘going extra mile’ to feed local children in run-up to Rosh Hashanah

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 1 September 2023 at 18:39

‘Knowing there are children going hungry is unacceptable,’ says Rabbi Levi Schapiro

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‘Masterpiece’: Praise for bold new mural that celebrates joy and diversity of Ridley Road

By Marion Weaver | Friday 1 September 2023 at 14:22

Artist Carl Cozier ‘flattered’ after traders picked his colourful lettering to adorn a market wall

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Hackney Mayor suspended by Labour after partying with disgraced former councillor on day he found out about arrest

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 31 August 2023 at 13:18
Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville (far right) and Tom Dewey (far left), pictured at a party on 14 May 2022

Party says photograph is in clear contradiction of Philip Glanville’s previous account of events

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Dalston church hall could be converted into workspace for small businesses

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 31 August 2023 at 11:38

Amazing Grace Worship Centre supports the plan, with church set to move to new community centre

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Cycling campaigners renew calls for bike lanes on busy De Beauvoir street

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 19:00

Hackney Cycling Campaign fears for children who use Downham Road

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Photographer Carrie Mae Weems shows how art can reclaim history with emotive Barbican exhibition

By Marion Weaver | Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 16:16

Forty years of work are distilled into a show that has a ‘monumental effect’

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Dough Hands, Cambridge Heath Road, food review: ‘An interesting player in a crowded game’

By Gabriel Wilding | Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 13:16

A ‘fresh and welcome addition’ to the pub scene, but get there before the dough runs out

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Wedding fever at Hackney Town Hall as delighted staff celebrate post-pandemic boom

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 10:51

The borough’s ceremonies manager says numbers have recoveredafter tough few years

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Hackney schools boast impressive GCSE results

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 25 August 2023 at 16:53
Group photo of Year 11 outside Cardinal Pole's main entrance. Photograph: Cardinal Pole

Students across the borough celebrate their exam grades

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A Level results: Hackney schools buck national trend

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 25 August 2023 at 12:12
Alba Gibbs Joffe, Louisa Shalden, Sylvester Bloggs, Lili Fairclough, Taylor West

Many young people will have extra cause to celebrate

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Inquest: Artist died after suffering rare side effect of drug

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 24 August 2023 at 20:37
Hackney artist Sophie O'Neill

‘If repeated and avoidable errors had not been made by the Trust, Sophie’s death might have been prevented’

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Charedi orthodox children missing out on free school meals

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 24 August 2023 at 18:17
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble and cabinet member for education, young people and children’s social care and Mayor Philip Glanville enjoy a school dinner at Mandeville primary school (a maintained school).

‘No child should have just bread for their lunch. It’s very upsetting.’

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