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Hackney Gazette | News

Passengers can board some trains early in bid to tackle 'Euston rush'

Some Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway passengers will be able to board trains early to avoid the notorious “Euston rush”.

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Hackney Gazette | News

New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers

Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.

Islington Gazette | News

£500k payday for lawyers in Islington children's homes abuse scheme

Lawyers have earned over half a million pounds from Islington taxpayers for running the council's child abuse support payment scheme, we can reveal.

Hackney Gazette | News

Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign.

Hackney Gazette | News

Court case after cyclist dies in crash pushed back for third time

The plea hearing in a case concerning a fatal crash in Homerton has been pushed back for a third time as police in Hackney continue with their investigation.

Hackney Gazette | News

Endangered parrots missing from London Zoo found in Cambridgeshire after six days

Two endangered parrots have been returned to London Zoo six days after they escaped, after several tip-offs from residents.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tommy Robinson sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest

Tommy Robinson is due to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday for a hearing over contempt of court claims.

Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE London travel updates as Waterloo line suspended due to signal failure

A crash on the A112 Chingford Road at the A406 North Circular (Crooked Billet .Interchange) has caused the road to be closed, leading to slow traffic.

Islington Gazette | News

Plans to refurbish grade listed pub among planning applications this week

 Plans to refurbish and redecorate a Grade II listed pub are among those received by Camden Council this week.

Hackney Gazette | News

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

A couple from London have been left homeless after their houseboat was destroyed by a storm.

Islington Gazette | News

Historic building where rain runs down the walls to get £100k new roof

A dilapidated community hall in Finsbury Park that has water running down the walls will be brought back from the brink thanks to new funding.

Islington Gazette | News

Man charged with murder of boy, 16, fatally stabbed in Islington

A man will appear at court today charged with the murder of 16-year-old Deonte Mowatt-Slater who died after being fatally stabbed in Islington.

Islington Gazette | News

Boy, 16, fatally stabbed in Islington pictured for first time

A 16-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Islington earlier this week has been pictured for the first time.

Hackney Gazette | News

Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

A couple have celebrated their first anniversary at the Pret cafe where they met while queuing for coffee.

Hackney Gazette | News

Top tips for saving money on your commute

Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.

Islington Gazette | News

New design for 27-storey tower after Lord of the Rings comparison

A 27-storey student tower and almost 200 new homes could be built at the Archway Hospital site.

Islington Gazette | News

First look at new Aldi supermarket opened by Olympic gold medallist

Olympic gold medallist Morgan Bolding cut the ribbon to open Holloway Road’s new Aldi budget supermarket this morning.

Hackney Gazette | News

London Bridge signal failure causes SEVERE delays on Northern Line

Good morning! Check before you travel this morning as you may expect delays on your journey.