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Islington Gazette | News

‘School thought I should give up GCSEs because of illness - now I'm at university’

A schoolboy needing a liver transplant for his life-threatening neuro-intestinal condition was advised to give up on his GCSE studies - now he is at university thanks to support from Noah's Ark Children's Hospice.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Investigation launched after smoke pours from fire at laundry in west London

An investigation is underway after a fire in a west London laundry sent fumes billowing into the sky.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man and teen fighting for lives after assault and stabbings across London

A man and a teenager are fighting for their lives and another has been stabbed after a violent three days across London.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Man who cut down ULEZ camera before explosion says he embarrassed his kids

Stephen Harwood-Stamper used an angle grinder to cut down a ULEZ camera.

Hackney Gazette | News

Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight - how best to see

The Met Office has forecast that the Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight.

Hackney Gazette | News

Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'wonderfully witty' friend Dame Jilly Cooper

The Queen has paid tribute to her friend and author Dame Jilly Cooper after the writer died unexpectedly on Sunday morning after a fall.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tributes flood in for 'shining light' and 'national treasure' Jilly Cooper

Those who knew her best describe her 'wicked humour' and 'fantastically generous' spirit, as a friend, mentor, mum, and inspiration

Hackney Gazette | News

Who was Dame Jilly Cooper's husband? Profile of publisher Leo Cooper

The author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88. She was married to publisher Leo Cooper for much of her life

Hackney Gazette | News

Imam in hospital after being stabbed in ‘unprovoked’ west London attack

An imam at a west London mosque is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in an unprovoked attack.

Hackney Gazette | News

When and why did Rivals author Jilly Cooper become a dame?

Beginning as a journalist, Dame Jilly Cooper wrote several popular romance novels and is most famous for penning the Rutshire Chronicles.

Hackney Gazette | News

Author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

Author Dame Jilly Cooper's children said her "unexpected death" came as a "complete shock"

Hackney Gazette | News

The Met Office weather forecast for London this week as autumn hits

Londoners can expect a largely settled spell of early autumn weather this week.

Islington Gazette | News

Man ‘viciously attacked with gun’ in B&Q car park after major London music festival

A hunt is ongoing after an assault and robbery with a gun soon after a major music festival in London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station

There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.

Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE as Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station

There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.

Islington Gazette | News

Trains near Finsbury Park shut after Drayton Park incident

All Great Northern lines are closed due to a trespass incident between Finsbury Park and Moorgate today (October 5).

Hackney Gazette | News

Police arrest almost 500 people in London over Palestine Action support

Almost 500 people were arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London, which took place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

Hackney Gazette | News

David Walliams speaks out about time he 'flirted' former UK Prime Minister

Little Britain creators David Walliams and Matt Lucas talked about the time the former 'flirted' with the then-Prime Minister.

Hackney Gazette | News

Hour-by-hour London weather forecast as Storm Amy sparks yellow wind warning

Londoners are being warned to brace for strong winds as Storm Amy moves across the capital.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man missing for five days after last being seen on Blackfriars Bridge

Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on London Blackfriars Bridge.