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Hackney Gazette | News

British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy

British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.

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Islington Gazette | News

Expert Warns Budget 2025 Leaves Construction Facing 2026 Challenges

While billions are pledged for roads, infrastructure, and housing, construction experts highlight delivery risks from skills shortages, supply-chain pressures, and rising costs in 2026.

Hackney Gazette | News

DO NOT TRAVEL warning on London train until Christmas Eve as track underwater

Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.

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Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended

There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.

Hackney Gazette | News

Dad of four suing London toy store Hamleys after being injured by falling Perspex

A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.

Hackney Gazette | News

DO NOT TRAVEL warning as pictures show track underwater for major London station

Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.

Hackney Gazette | News

London poshest studio on market for £300k - and it's the same size as a caravan

London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.

Islington Gazette | News

1 in 5 vulnerable people in North London have still not had the flu jab

The NHS warns that one in five vulnerable people in North Central London remain unprotected from flu and urges eligible residents to get the free winter vaccine before Christmas.

Hackney Gazette | News

Anthony Joshua's net worth, last fight and career stats ahead of Jake Paul bout

See Anthony Joshua's net worth, career stats, and when his last fight was ahead of his bout against American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Hackney Gazette | News

Christmas opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more across London

Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in London with opening hours.

Islington Gazette | News

Search for man after boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a teenager was stabbed to death in London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Royal Mail reveals most wanted Christmas presents in letters to Santa

Lego, Barbie dolls and bikes top the list of most wanted Christmas presents from children this year, above technology and newer toys

Hackney Gazette | News

Met Office gives UK White Christmas verdict in early forecast

The Met Office has shared an early forecast, revealing whether the UK could have snow and a white Christmas.

Hackney Gazette | News

Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 19-21) and don't be caught out.

Hackney Gazette | News

Tube stabbing, mass gas leak and man hit by train in two days across London

In the space of just two London days, 30 people were treated after a carbon monoxide leak at a shop, a man was stabbed and a man was hit by a train.

Hackney Gazette | News

Major police presence outside London Underground station after man in his 20s stabbed

Pictures from the scene show a Northern line station has been closed for over four hours after a stabbing in Colliers Wood station.

Hackney Gazette | News

Christmas miracle reunites brothers 81 years after one 'abandoned' in WW2 chaos

The spirit of Christmas delivered a life-changing gift John Moore when he was reunited with his brother.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man 'stabbed in head' arrested after group fight at Northern line station

A man who was stabbed in the head has been arrested after a fight between three people in Colliers Wood station.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man taken to hospital after stabbed in head at London Underground station

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the head at a Northern line London Underground station in Colliers Wood.

Hackney Gazette | News

Man rushed to hospital after crash near station in Hackney

A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash near a station in Hackney.