Safety fears force cancellation of carol services after 7000 cram into Colombia Road Columbia Road Christmas Carols have been cancelled after a crowd of around 7000 people attended last week, sparking safety concerns, … by Louisa Riley/ December 13, 2023/ Hackney, News/
HACKNEY MURDER: Sixteen-year-old appears in court A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of Lianne Gordon, 46, who was shot and died in … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ December 12, 2023/ Hackney, News, Uncategorized/
School girls arrested over assault of Jewish woman Two schoolgirls have been arrested over the brutal assault of a Jewish woman in Stamford Hill. Following the assault on … by Eve Erskine/ December 11, 2023/ Hackney, News/
HACKNEY MURDER: Boy, 16, arrested for shooting of Lianne Gordon A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lianne Gordon in Hackney on Tuesday night. The … by Harry Merrell/ December 8, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
From Hackney to Ukraine: one tour guide’s volunteer journey A Hackney tour guide has produced a one-hour documentary about his volunteer work in Ukraine that will likely be shown … by Ilenia Reale/ December 7, 2023/ Features, Hackney/
HACKNEY MURDER: ‘Gangland-linked’ shooting took place just three days after gun shots incident in same road Lianne Gordon has been named by police as the victim of last night’s shooting in Hackney – only three days … by Harry Merrell/ December 6, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Councillor sparks further criticism after hitting back at ‘climate hypocrite’ claims The Hackney councillor responsible for climate change and the environment has rejected accusations he is a hypocrite for taking a … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ December 6, 2023/ Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories/
#Don’tcrosstheline with new campaign against gender-based violence in East London A new campaign, #Don’tCrossTheLine, has been introduced to help end harassment and misogyny on nights out in East London. The … by Jordana Seal/ December 2, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets/
Hackney is ‘no place for hate:’ Council responds to surge in hate crimes A new Hate Crime Strategy has been drawn up by Hackney Council in response to the borough’s current rise in … by Jordana Seal/ December 1, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, News, Society/
Angry protests over Israeli investments force Hackney council meeting behind closed doors Report by Patrick Harrington, Pius Bentgens, Saskia Henn and Rosie Harris-Davison Angry demonstrations by protest groups over pensions investments in … by ELL Admin/ November 28, 2023/ Hackney/
Hackney Foodbank’s Advent calendar makeover Hackney Foodbank has turned Christmas on its head this year with its reverse Advent calendar. The initiative aims to encourage … by Louisa Riley/ November 28, 2023/ Christmas, Hackney, News/
Met officer charged with rape released on bail A Metropolitan Police officer charged with attempted rape and causing a male to engage in penetrative sexual activity has been … by Pius Bentgens/ November 28, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets/
Alert for Hackney man wanted for breaching conditions of release Police have issued an alert for a Hackney man who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the conditions … by Ilenia Reale/ November 25, 2023/ Hackney, News/
Abuse of LGBTQ+ people on rail networks highest in East London The East London area has the highest rate of abuse on rail networks of people who identify as LGBTQ+ according … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ November 23, 2023/ Hackney, News/
TikTok influencer Mizzy sentenced to 18 weeks detention TikTok prankster Mizzy has been sentenced to 18 weeks detention at a young offenders institution for deliberately breaking a criminal … by Louisa Riley/ November 21, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Winter warmer connects older residents with their community Support for Hackney’s older residents will be provided at the council’s annual Winter Warmer. The free event offers support for … by Rupert Birkett-Eyles/ November 21, 2023/ Hackney, News/
Song, dance and sparklers in a dazzling Diwali celebration A dazzling Diwali celebration complete with singing, classical dance performance and special foods was organised by London Shirdi Say Baba, … by Aysha Imtiaz/ November 19, 2023/ Hackney, News/
New creative workspace to be developed in London Fields A former Hackney office block is to be converted to provide more creative workspaces in the borough. The site, previously … by Jordana Seal/ November 17, 2023/ Hackney, Local News, News/
Dog walkers protest over proposed council regulations for public spaces The livelihood of dog owners and small dog-related businesses in Hackney claim they have been disregarded by Hackney Council’s proposed … by Jordana Seal/ November 16, 2023/ Hackney, News/
Pets on parade: charity exhibition raises money for borough food bank Hackney’s Atom Gallery is holding an exhibition to raise money for the borough’s food bank, with a minimum of 33 … by Rupert Birkett-Eyles/ November 14, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, General Features, Hackney/
“You can be loud, you can be proud, you are allowed.” Inside Hackney’s open mic night “You can be loud, you can be proud, you are allowed. Make it your mission to give yourself permission to … by Ella Tunstall/ November 12, 2023/ Arts, Events, Hackney, Music, News, Reviews/
Labour’s Caroline Woodley becomes new Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley has been elected as the new Mayor of Hackney after receiving 18,474 votes in the election held yesterday. … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ November 10, 2023/ Hackney, Lead Stories/
Public asked to suggest new permanent exhibit for Hackney Museum Local people are to be asked for their ideas for a new permanent exhibition at Hackney Museum. The exhibition is … by Louisa Riley/ November 9, 2023/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/
Only half Hackney’s Mayoral candidates attend hustings ahead of election on Thursday Only two of the borough’s six Mayoral candidates attend a chaired panel event. Another sends a representative. Pic: Kate Balding … by Kate Balding/ November 8, 2023/ Hackney/
Hackney goes to the polls today to elect new Mayor Reidents of Hackney are set to elect a new mayor for the second time in two years today as polls … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ November 8, 2023/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, News, Politics/
“There’s nature all around us”: The urban ecologist keeping Hackney green Ten years ago, a Hackney resident, Gerard (Gerry) Tissier, decided to drop his comms job, pick up a shovel and … by Ella Tunstall/ November 6, 2023/ Community, Environment, Features, Hackney, Local News, News, People/
Hackney has the worst bicycle theft rate in London, Met Police data shows Met Police crime data released this week revealed that Hackney has had the highest number of bicycle thefts over the … by Kamilla Abuziarova/ November 6, 2023/ Data, Hackney, Local News, Transport/
New speed limits impact ELL boroughs Transport for London (TfL) say they will be reducing more speed limits in Lewisham and Croydon this December. The change … by Molly Smith/ November 4, 2023/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/
“Nothing justifies the killing of civilians”: Hundreds gather for pro-Palestine rally in Hackney Hundreds gathered outside Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for Palestinians in Gaza, as Israel’s continued … by Sharon Kam/ November 4, 2023/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/
Orthodox Jewish man attacked in Stamford Hill as antisemitic violence in London surges An orthodox Jewish man was assaulted in Stamford Hill by two men on Saturday. The attack occurred at 12:15am when … by Ella Tunstall/ November 2, 2023/ Crime, Hackney/
Super Shorts Hackney: how filmmaker brothers are reviving movie nights It’s easy to miss, but in a non-descript building behind Stoke Newington overground station, cinema goers were in for an … by Kamilla Abuziarova/ November 2, 2023/ Features, Hackney/
“More Pembury, Less Circus”: Hackney residents campaign for improved junction A group of Hackney Downs residents started a petition on Thursday for a new Pembury Circus layout after the council … by Sharon Kam/ November 1, 2023/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Society, Transport/
Hackney Police seize drug caches as part of Operation Yamata Police seized more than £15,000 of cash, MDMA, almost 70g of cocaine and 11g of ketamine from three addresses in … by Ella Tunstall/ November 1, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, News/
What’s On: Halloween to Bonfire Night Council budget cuts have seen many borough’s beloved free firework displays cancelled, including at Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, Clissold Park in … by Ray Bonsall/ October 31, 2023/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, What To Do This Week/
Croydon knife crime rate up 25 per cent from last year Knife crime in Croydon is up 25 per cent from last year, new figures show. The data, released by the … by Alexander Entwistle/ October 30, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
TikToker Mizzy hit with social media ban and faces sentence after he “deliberately flouted” court order TikTok prankster Mizzy was ruled to stop using social media after he was found guilty of breaching a criminal behavioural … by Sharon Kam/ October 26, 2023/ Crime, Hackney/
Hackney shelter hosts “sleep out” fundraiser to help homeless people A homeless shelter in Hackney hosted its first-ever sleep out last Friday to raise money to help keep people off … by Ella Tunstall/ October 25, 2023/ Hackney, Housing, Local News/
Watchdog to investigate after 13-year-old with water pistol surrounded by armed police An investigation has been launched by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following an incident in which a 13-year-old … by Mekdes Kabeto/ October 24, 2023/ Hackney, News/
Black-Owned Hackney closes after three years: traders share their experiences A well-loved street food and artisan trade market event in Hackney is closing after three years. EastLondonLines went to speak … by Kamilla Abuziarova/ October 23, 2023/ Arts, Business, Hackney, Local News, News, Society/
“It’s not safe enough”: Protesters ride through Hackney after three cyclists killed in six weeks Hackney cyclists staged a protest ride across the borough on Wednesday to demand safer streets after three people were killed … by Sharon Kam/ October 21, 2023/ Hackney/