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Hackney Gazette | News

'Devastated' fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death

Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Sophie Kinsella's heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper

Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.

Hackney Gazette | News

'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms

Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55

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Hackney Gazette | News

Man and child rushed to hospital after flat fire in Hackney

A man and a child have been rushed to hospital after a flat fire in Pownall Road, Hackney.

Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE updates as 'trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground

The Mildmay and Windrush lines are both experiencing severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.

Islington Gazette | News

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington named for the first time

A teenage boy stabbed to death in Islington has been named, according to tributes online.

Islington Gazette | News

Flower tributes at scene where boy, 15, was stabbed to death in Islington

Flowers have been laid to rest at the spot next to where a 15-year-old was stabbed to death in Westbourne Road, Islington.

Islington Gazette | News

LIVE updates after boy, 15, dies following stabbing in Islington

A 15-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Islington. Find the latest updates here.

Hackney Gazette | News

Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are

See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.

Hackney Gazette | News

Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos

The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.

Islington Gazette | News

Worker pulled over edge of scaffolding suffered life-changing injuries

Two construction firms have been fined a combined £800k after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a “wholly avoidable” scaffolding fall on a London site.

Hackney Gazette | News

The unknown London Underground rule that could leave you with a hefty fine

If you break the London Underground rule on the maximum journey time, you could be left with a big fine.

Hackney Gazette | News

Private school shares top tips for supporting your children’s education

A new Department for Education white paper, announced this autumn, will set expectations for how schools and parents collaborate from improving communication and sharing information to supporting learning at home.

Hackney Gazette | News

The school where academic success was ‘achieved at too high a cost’

A safeguarding review into Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) in Hackney found shouting at pupils was routine, and rigid behaviour policies sometimes failed to adjust for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send).

Islington Gazette | News

Boy, 15, dies after stabbing in Islington

A teenage boy has died after a stabbing in Westbourne Road, Islington.

Hackney Gazette | News

Predator who kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman has 'lenient' sentence increased

Oswald Greenaway kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman in Homerton.

Islington Gazette | News

Islington street shut after boy, 15, stabbed to death

Westbourne Road is shut near Sheringham Road today (December 9). Follow our blog for live updates.

Hackney Gazette | News

‘AVOID area' warning as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London road

Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.

Hackney Gazette | News

Buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London

London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars

A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.