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Hackney Gazette | News

Hero rail worker who saved lives on London train stabbing named for first time

A “heroic” crew member who was seriously injured in a mass stabbing on a train to London has been pictured for the first time.

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Islington Gazette | News

LIVE updates as police cordon Islington park after stabbing

Police have cordoned off Elthorne Park today (November 4) after a stabbing yesterday (November 3).

Hackney Gazette | News

Christmas stamp designs for Royal Mail this year, as first class stamp now £1.70

This year's Royal Mail Christmas stamps have gone on sale, featuring scenes of the Nativity, as for the first festive season first class stamps hit £1.70

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Islington Gazette | News

Person rushed to hospital after stabbing in Islington park

A person has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing at a park in Islington.

Hackney Gazette | News

'Homeless robber killed vulnerable pensioner for cottage pie and box of cornflakes'

Homeless man Peter Augustine is on trial for the murder of John Mackey.

Hackney Gazette | News

Sir David Beckham to receive knighthood today at Windsor Castle

Football star, Sir David Beckham, is to receive a knighthood today at Windsor Castle.

Hackney Gazette | News

Major London station evacuated by armed police due to ‘man behaving suspiciously’

A major London station was evacuated after reports of a man behaving suspiciously on a train.

Hackney Gazette | News

Major London station evacuated as police 'deal with incident' - Recap

Passengers have been evacuated from a major London train station as police deal with an incident. Live updates here.

Hackney Gazette | News

Person dies after being hit by train with major disruption to rail services

A person has died after being hit by a train in Tottenham, forcing train lines from central London to close.

Hackney Gazette | News

Major London train station to be closed over eight days this Christmas

London's Liverpool Street Station is to be closed for eight days over Christmas. Find out why.

Hackney Gazette | News

Sea Cadets ready to reopen their drill hall after 12 years

Members of the Sea Cadets have raised enough money to reopen their Islington drill hall after being closed for 12 years.

Hackney Gazette | News

Boy stabbed and ‘knifeman’ spotted during 24 hours before London-bound train attack

Police are now looking into the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy and reports of a knifeman seen at a barbers in Peterborough as part of an investigation into a mass stabbing on a London-bound train.

Hackney Gazette | News

Police close major rail route after person hit by train dies on tracks

Service shave been cancelled and lines closed after a person was hit by a train. Live updates here.

Hackney Gazette | News

Train driver 'an absolute hero', says passenger of derailed London-bound train

A train passenger who was travelling to girlfriend when his London-bound train derailed has praised a 'hero' train driver for his quick reaction.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tuk-tuk driver who stole £31,000 of wine avoids prison after returning some bottles

Iuliu Kubola stole £31,000 of fine wine from high-end London restaurants in his tuk-tuk.

Hackney Gazette | News

The weather forecast for London this week - mild, mostly cloudy and some rain

London faces a mild and mostly cloudy week, with light rain midweek and temperatures staying around 14–17C.

Hackney Gazette | News

November Premium Bonds winners have been announced - see if you won £1 million

National Savings and Investments have announced the November 2025 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Hackney Gazette | News

85 passengers evacuated from London-bound train after derailment in Cumbria

85 passengers have been evacuated from a train bound for London after it derailed in Cumbria.

Hackney Gazette | News

London-bound train with '85 passengers' derails - recap

A major incident has been declared after a high-speed London-bound train derailed in Cumbria. Follow our blog for updates.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man charged after mass train stabbing and another attack in east London hours earlier

A man charged with attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train has also been charged after another knife incident in east London earlier in the day.