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Hackney company becomes latest to switch to four-day working week

Shoreditch-based interiors brand House of Hackney has permanently moved to a four day-working week - and won 'gold standard' status as an employer'.

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London Zoo sets children on trail of zebras - using plastic poo

Children are being shown how to follow a trail of zebra poo as part of a learning programme at a new ‘Zoo Town’ attraction being set up at London Zoo.

Islington Gazette | News

Festival offers vital help and services to people experiencing rough sleeping

Streets Fest returned to Finsbury Park, uniting councils, charities and services to support people facing homelessness with housing, health and practical help.

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Why the Trump blimp won't be flying above London for this week's state visit

President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for a state visit this week. Find out why the Trump blimp will not be flown.

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Drivers warned that coffee or tea while driving could land them with £200 fine

Drivers warned that morning cup of tea or coffee could land them with £200 fine if they are fiyund

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DWP State Pension set to rise by more than £500 from April, figures suggest

Pensioners on the new DWP full state pension are set for a rise of over £500 a year from next April following the latest official earnings data

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Thousands plan protests for arrival of Donald Trump on UK state visit

The US president will arrive in the UK for his second state visit, an unprecedented gesture for an American leader, on Tuesday

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Constance Marten and rapist partner jailed after baby's death while on the run

Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn baby while on the run.

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Former Doctor Who star David Tennant 'thrilled' about new role

David Tennant, known for his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who, has become an ambassador for the Multibank charity set up by Gordon Brown.

Hackney Gazette | News

Virgin Media O2 to resume switch off in coming days leaving some with no internet

Virgin Media O2 will continue its 3G switch off on Wednesday (September 17) - see the area and devices affected.

Hackney Gazette | News

Met Office issues yellow warning for wind TODAY - travel delays expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in London on Monday, September 15, with risks of disruption.

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Police prepared for high-threat incident ahead of Trump visit this week

Police have said officers will be ready to respond to a potential high-threat incidents ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit

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'We will never surrender' Sir Keir Starmer responds to Tommy Robinson rally

Sir Keir Starmer has said 'we will never surrender' following Tommy Robinson’s Unite The Kingdom protest on Saturday.

Hackney Gazette | News

The east London postcode with London's worst mobile signal

A Which? study has found east London’s E20 postcode - covering Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford - is the worst area in the capital for mobile coverage.

Hackney Gazette | News

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46, reports say

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who held several championships, has died aged 46.

Hackney Gazette | News

Frontman of popular rock band 'disgusted' as song used at Tommy Robinson march

Tim Booth, the frontman of James, has said he was left "disgusted" after the band's song Sit Down was used at Tommy Robinson's march in London.

Hackney Gazette | News

'Unite the Kingdom' rally sees 26 officers injured in 'unacceptable violence'

Protests led by Tommy Robinson in London have resulted in 25 arrests so far and 26 police officers injured.

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National Crime Agency's most wanted list in London including 'drug line boss'

Our monthly round-up of the National Crime Agency's most wanted list.

Hackney Gazette | News

Do you live in the banana? Divisive map show's the only 'great' part of London

The London banana map has gone viral across social media after suggesting it was the 'best' part of London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Nine arrests and more to come as police attacked at 'Unite the Kingdom' rally

Nine arrests have been made, with more to come as police attacked at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally.