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Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE as police close major road in East London following crash

A major road running through much of east and north east London has been closed northbound by a crash - live updates here.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Man sexually assaulted stranger as she slept on flight landing at Gatwick Airport

Momade Jussab, 66, sexually assaulted a woman on a flight from Doha to London Gatwick Airport.

Islington Gazette | News

Police search for missing woman from Islington with links to Camden

Police are appealing for help in locating a missing woman from Islington.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Three dead and three taken to hospital after crash near Heathrow Airport

Three people have died and three people have been taken to hospital after a crash near Heathrow Airport.

Islington Gazette | News

Man arrested after woman sexually assaulted on Tube at Highbury & Islington station

A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted on the Victoria Line at Highbury & Islington Station.

Hackney Gazette | News

Louis Theroux issues alopecia health update as he 'prepares' for a big change

Documentarian Louis Theroux has issued an alopecia health update to his fans and has said he is preparing for a 'full head shave' in the next year.

Hackney Gazette | News

Do you want Idris Elba to be London Mayor? Labour eyes Sadiq Khan replacement

Reports suggest that the Labour Party would like actor Idris Elba to replace Sadiq Khan as London Mayor.

Hackney Gazette | News

Spring heatwave in London this week with temperatures hotter than Marbella

London is set to enjoy a full week of warm, sunny weather, with temperatures expected to reach 20°C by Friday – making London hotter than Marbella.

Hackney Gazette | News

Woman arrested after baby boy found dead in bin outside Notting Hill church

A woman has been arrested after a newborn baby was found dead in a bin in Notting Hill.

Islington Gazette | News

How much crime was committed in Islington in the last 12 months?

Metropolitan Police figures have revealed the amount of crimes that were reported in Islington between February 2024 and February 2025.

Islington Gazette | News

£10k reward for information about Islington teenager who disappeared 17 years ago

Police have issued a £10,000 reward for information about a teenager who disappeared from his home nearly 17 years ago.

Hackney Gazette | News

UK to heat up as Met Office forecasts sunny weather and high temperatures

The Met Office's weather forecasts share that the UK can expect sunny and dry days as temperatures rise.

Hackney Gazette | News

A brief history of the Hammersmith & City line in four forgotten maps

The Hammersmith & City line was largely built on a viaduct across fields in west London, also using the “cut and cover” tunnels of the Metropolitan line.

Hackney Gazette | News

Beloved Shogun actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90, his family confirm

Richard Chamberlain once guest-starred in the British television series "Hustle" as James Whittaker Wright III.

Islington Gazette | News

Jeremy Corbyn-loving cafe owner faces struggle after being forced to close

Gadz Cafe in Finsbury Park was so plastered with pictures of the local MP that it came to be known as the Corbyn Cafe, but now its owner has shut up shop.

Hackney Gazette | News

Watersports, teamwork and leadership skills in course to help prevent expulsions

A programme to help youngsters avoid the risk of being expelled from school and get into secondary education smoothly has been tested in primary classrooms in Hackney.

Hackney Gazette | News

Grandad left 'dripping blood' after Tube ticket barrier slammed shut on him

A grandfather was left “dripping blood all over the floor” at London Bridge station after his hand was trapped by the Tube ticket barrier.

Islington Gazette | News

London's best stations for bike storage revealed

A survey by Leisure Lakes bike suppliers has revealed Euston and St Pancras are among the London Network Rail stations with the most storage space for bikes.

Hackney Gazette | News

Met police officer used his work phone to text sex workers while on duty

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after using his work phone to hire sex workers while on duty.

Hackney Gazette | News

All the timetable changes coming to nine London bus routes this weekend

TfL has announced changes to eight bus routes across London, starting this Saturday, March 29, 2025.