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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Dachshund rescued after getting stuck three feet underground in foxhole in east London

Six-year-old Dachshund, Tosca, went on adventure in Hackney and disappeared down a fox hole. Thankfully, Homerton crews and Bethnal Green's Fire Rescue Unit came to the rescue and arrived with their specialist equipment, including a snake-eye camera that they used to locate the runaway pup. Tosca was found about three feet below ground level, stuck in a tunnel. After some careful digging, firefighters freed Tosca and safely reunited them with their owners.
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fromTime Out London
3 days ago

A beloved east London Wetherspoons will close this weekend

Love it or hate it, no one can deny that Wetherspoons is one of the most reliable, affordable pubs on the high street. Whether its a huge £8 full English breakfast, a £10 drink and dinner deal or a £5.50 pint, you tend to know exactly what you're in for. So when a Spoons closes down, it can feel like a pretty big loss. And residents in east London are reportedly 'gutted' that their local is next in line.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Man charged with murder of 'much-loved' pensioner, 86, who died after 'aggravated burglary' at home in Hackney

A 39-year-old man, Ashley Malcolm, has been charged with murder after 86-year-old John Burke died following an alleged robbery in east London.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Police issue plea to help find missing 14-year-old girl last seen in east London

Fourteen-year-old Jessica has been missing from Hackney since October 24; Metropolitan Police urge anyone with information to call 101, reference 2743/28OCT.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This popular east London music venue is getting a 5am licence

EartH has permission to extend weekend opening to 5am to expand programming and strengthen its long-term viability as a grassroots venue.
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fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This east London borough is introducing a game-changing price cap for Lime bikes

Hackney caps Lime and Voi e-bike fares at £1.75 for residents, matching TfL bus fares.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Our hallway's big enough to play football in!' The council housing that feels like a holiday resort

Council housing in Hackney was designed to accommodate Haredi religious needs—staggered balconies and larger flats—producing more generous housing for all residents.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This historic east London market is being pedestrianised and expanded

E5 is actually home to one of London's oldest and most historic markets. We're talking about Chatsworth Road Market. Beginning in the 1930s, the east London bazaar used to be home to around 200 stalls and open up to five days a week. Now it's a Sunday market that specialises in street food and is home to independent sellers flogging everything from second hand books, to handmade jewellery.
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#rat-infestation
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Stoke Newington High Street latest: Busy Hackney road shut by police after 'shooting' - live updates

A serious incident involving gunshots occurred in Hackney, triggering police action and the closure of a major high street.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

Hackney Council has unveiled a grand new nightlife strategy

Hackney's new nightlife strategy focuses on safety, inclusivity, and support for venues with various initiatives and training.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

A Free Monthly Listening Party Is Coming to Hackney This Summer

Meet in the MIDI is a new community-focused listening party in Hackney, celebrating influential artists and their contributions to music.
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fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

Hackney Council Has Launched its First-Ever Nightlife Strategy

The Good Evening Hackney strategy aims to make the borough safer and more inclusive for night-time visitors.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Police hunt man after serious assault in east London leaves victim with 'life-changing' injuries

The Metropolitan Police are searching for Christopher Richards in connection with a serious assault in east London.
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fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
5 months ago

Hackney restaurant fined nearly 20k for repeatedly dumping waste

Facing Heaven, a vegan Chinese restaurant in Hackney, was fined nearly 20,000 after repeatedly fly-tipping waste, ignoring warnings from the local council.
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fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
6 months ago

Hackney man who stabbed teen in chest with machete jailed for manslaughter

Lue was linked to the stabbing after forensic analysis of CCTV led him to be identified riding to the scene on his bike before getting into a confrontation with Nathan.
London politics
#stabbing
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fromianVisits
6 months ago

London's Pocket Parks: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, E9

Hackney's hidden pocket park was once a graveyard, showcasing a unique historical transition from burial site to public space.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Outrage as swastikas painted in children's play area at popular north London park

Hackney's Mayor condemns hate crime graffiti in local park, affirming the community's commitment to safety for children and families.
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fromianVisits
6 months ago

The London Buzz - 11th April 2025

Lambeth Council is investing £120,000 to reshape Brixton with new public strategies.
Hackney Council is reviewing rejected blue badge applications after watchdog concerns.
Bond Street is again Europe's most expensive shopping street.
Gas boilers are now the primary source of London's air pollution.
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