A Hackney dad-of-two living with late stages of bowel cancer is hopeful he will live long enough to walk his three-year-old down the aisle on her wedding day. Security guard Siraje Sendijja... Read more »
A passionate volunteer is celebrating the success of a free eight-week sports festival at Victoria Park, which brought together children from all over east London. Tower Hamlets resident and coach Muhi Mikdad, 30,... Read more »
As athletes celebrate their haul of medals at the Tokyo Games, residents look back at the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in Hackney. Hackney was one of six host boroughs for the... Read more »
Ten London postcodes have joined the prestigious ranks of the £1million property club since March 2020, according to new figures. Hackney, Hendon, Hornsey and Vauxhall are among the areas in the capital... Read more »
A victim in their 20s has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Hackney as police warn of “anticipated reprisals” in the area. Police were called to reports of a stabbing... Read more »
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Photograph: LLDC As athletes celebrate their haul of medals at the Tokyo Games, residents look back at the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in Hackney. Hackney... Read more »
The countdown is officially on for the August bank holiday weekend, and as there’s no Notting Hill Carnival this year, destination venues Pop Brixton, Hackney Bridge and Peckham Levels are bringing a... Read more »
An aspiring footballer with dreams of playing in the Premier League has achieved star grades to help him go onto a scholarship with Leyton Orient. Ayo Ojo, 16, from Haggerston School, scored... Read more »
An infamous graffiti-clad pub in Hackney is preparing to serve new customers this summer, after having been closed for a quarter of a century. Its been 26 years since the last legal pint was poured... Read more »
A disabled mum says she is living a ‘nightmare’ as her home is infested with cockroaches. “I’m trapped here,” said Susan Oliver, before breaking down in tears. She added: “I’m sorry, I’m... Read more »
