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Hackney Gazette | News

UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

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Islington Gazette | News

Photos show shocking damage caused by e-bike blaze

Charred and twisted wreckage was all that was left of an e-bike after a blaze believed to have been caused by the catastrophic failure of a lithium-ion battery.

Hackney Gazette | News

Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

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Islington Gazette | News

Last chance to register to vote in Islington Council elections

Islington residents have just a few days left to ensure they can vote in the local elections coming up on May 7.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tesco boss says supermarket 'doing whatever we can' to keep costs down for shoppers

Tesco told shareholders it was “providing a wider range of guidance than we were previously planning” due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Hackney Gazette | News

Martin Lewis shares the little-known council tax rule that’s finally being changed

Martin Lewis has welcomed new council tax rules giving households more time to pay and capping charges.

Hackney Gazette | News

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 after traffic accident

Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria national team goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 after a traffic accident

Hackney Gazette | News

EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration - 69 jobs cut

UK company EO Charging, which supplies Amazon, Tesco, DHL, and more with EV charging stations, has entered administration, resulting in 69 job cuts.

Hackney Gazette | News

Hackney mum runs half marathon to thank charity supporting her daughter

A Hackney mum whose daughter has sickle cell disease raised over £1,200 in the London Landmarks Half Marathon for a charity.

Hackney Gazette | News

Power Networks boss to run London Marathon in full protective gear

UK Power Networks director Sotiris Georgiopoulos is getting ready to run the London Marathon dressed in full protective gear.

Hackney Gazette | News

BBC to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as part of biggest downsizing for 15 years

The BBC is set to cut 2,000 jobs at the broadcaster in an attempt to reduce costs, which will be the biggest cut since 2011

Hackney Gazette | News

Early birds and night owls issued heart risk warning after study assessed hundreds

Exercising at times that match someone’s natural preference for mornings or evenings could significantly reduce their risk of heart problems.

Hackney Gazette | News

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.

Hackney Gazette | News

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them – so they resort to treats to win them over.

Islington Gazette | News

London mayors to gather at restored monument for historic Whittington Walk

All of London’s mayors will gather at the site of a restored stone marking the achievements of Dick Whittington.

Hackney Gazette | News

Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps

Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.

Hackney Gazette | News

Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation

Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.

Hackney Gazette | News

Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets

Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.

Hackney Gazette | News

Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items

Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items

Hackney Gazette | News

Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.