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Hackney Gazette | News

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.

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Hackney Gazette | News

The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed

Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.

Hackney Gazette | News

Why Britain’s chaotic elections show politics as we knew it is over

MP Diane Abbott argues Britain’s chaotic election results show a broken political system that is no longer fit for first‑past‑the‑post voting.

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Islington Gazette | News

The pretty north London area with elegant squares and cosy Georgian pubs

From the wisteria-clad beer gardens to Georgian squares and white stucco terraces Barnsbury is one of London's hidden gems

Hackney Gazette | News

Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.

Hackney Gazette | News

Londoners search for will-writing help more than anywhere else in the Country

New data shows Londoners are searching for will-writing advice more than residents in any other part of the UK, highlighting a strong interest in getting affairs in order and planning for the future. 

Hackney Gazette | News

UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m

UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.

Islington Gazette | News

Former Pearly Queen celebrates 99th milestone birthday at care home

Phyllis Broadbent, a former Pearly Queen of Islington, celebrated her 99th birthday with a garden party on May 2 at Woodland Grove care home in Loughton.

Islington Gazette | News

Islington councillor becomes London Assembly member

Benali Hamdache, a councillor from Islington, has joined the London Assembly representing the Green Party.

Hackney Gazette | News

Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'

The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Hackney Gazette | News

London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks

A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

Hackney Gazette | News

What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

Hackney Gazette | News

New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed

New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.

Hackney Gazette | News

First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'

Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.

Hackney Gazette | News

London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition

TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

Hackney Gazette | News

Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement

It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

Hackney Gazette | News

Labour MP urges cabinet ministers to 'challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will'

MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.

Hackney Gazette | News

'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever

London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.

Hackney Gazette | News

Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment

Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.

Islington Gazette | News

Labour holds Islington with slashed majority as Greens hail ‘breakthrough’

Labour has held onto Islington Council after shedding multiple seats to the Green Party following Thursday’s local elections.