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Plan to create 11,000 new jobs and build 500 new homes in Shoreditch
Hackney Council unveils Future Shoreditch Plan to create 11,000 jobs, 500 homes, and 200,000m² office space, boosting jobs, housing, and growth in London.
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Man injures leg after crash in Angel
A man has injured a leg after a crash on Upper Street in Angel.
The architect who gave a "chopped up" Victorian home a new life
A Hackney architect described how he helped a Stoke Newington couple stay in their "chopped up" Victorian home.
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Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.
840 new lamp column and fast EV charge points coming to Islington
Islington Council secures £932,500 funding to install 840 new EV charge points, boosting electric vehicle infrastructure and supporting greener transport.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
Woman, 60, fighting for her life after being hit by a lorry in Islington
A 60-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after being hit by a lorry in Islington.
Man from Hackney charged with rape of 16-year-old girl
A man from Hackney has been charged with the rape of a girl.
Female in hospital after crash on busy road in Islington
A female is in hospital following a crash on a busy road in Islington.
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.
Council raises tax bill but says it is listening to residents
Islington Council raises council tax to the legal limit for 2026-27, pledging £5m to safer streets, housing, and community support in new investment plans.
New City College announces partnership with Queen Mary University
New City College and Queen Mary University of London partner to expand education pathways, tackle skills gaps, and boost access for East London and UK students.
Hackney duo return to Ukraine on war’s fourth anniversary with renewed mission
Hackney men Simon Cole and David Vannen have returned to Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion with a new focus for donations.
March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
The man who has delivered 50,000 books recalls the very first one
Emdad Rahman’s BookBike project has delivered 50,000 books and vital supplies across east London, promoting literacy and wellbeing in local communities.
Female in hospital in unknown condition after incident in Islington
A female is in unknown condition in hospital following a major emergency service response to an incident in Islington.