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Hackney Gazette | News

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.

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Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.

Islington Gazette | News

London’s sunburn hotspot revealed

New research has revealed the areas of the UK which have seen the most cases of sunburn.

Hackney Gazette | News

Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.

Hackney Gazette | News

Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life' 

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.

Hackney Gazette | News

Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.

Hackney Gazette | News

Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.

Hackney Gazette | News

Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.

Islington Gazette | News

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Hackney Gazette | News

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Hackney Gazette | News

EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison (Heather Trott) has revealed she was forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties.

Hackney Gazette | News

M25 shut after 'serious crash' and fuel spillage

The M15 is fully closed between J15 M4 J4B and J16 M40 J1A after a crash today (November 17).

Hackney Gazette | News

London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

A sign in London that gives directions to California has been corrected after 15 years.

Hackney Gazette | News

Meet the people trying to tackle food poverty and bring communities together

People of all faiths and backgrounds came together for a meeting to plan this year’s Mitzvah Day project across north London to help tackle hunger and food insecurity.

Hackney Gazette | News

Dartford security guard charged with rape as Heaven nightclub licence suspended

A Dartford security guard has been named as the suspect charged with rape after an allegation at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.

Hackney Gazette | News

London police box could be moved after 30 years to stop people keep weeing on it

A police box (Tardis) could be moved from outside a Tube station to stop people from weeing on it.

Hackney Gazette | News

South east London Tube station to shut for NINE weekends while tower is built on top

Southwark station will close for nine weekends over the next six months while a 14-storey student tower is built on top of it.

Hackney Gazette | News

Heaven nightclub has licence suspended after woman allegedly raped by security guard

A popular nightclub has had its alcohol licence suspended after a woman was allegedly raped by a member of security staff.

Hackney Gazette | News

Christmas rail disruptions from major London station due to engineering work

Thameslink has warned that Christmas travel will be impacted by rail closures from London St Pancras from December 21 to 29.

Islington Gazette | News

'My dog was six kilos of absolute love - now he's missing and I fear he was stolen'

An Islington dog owner is pleading for the public's help after her miniature poodle went missing in Kensal Green - and now she fears he has been stolen.