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Hackney Gazette | News

Waltham Forest College takes to the track with new student racing team

Waltham Forest College launches WFC Racing for the 2026 Student Motorsport season.

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Islington Gazette | News

Waltham Forest College takes to the track with new student racing team

Waltham Forest College launches WFC Racing for the 2026 Student Motorsport season.

Hackney Gazette | News

Households could get their own air quality monitors in smoke and fume crackdown

Hackney Council unveils Air Quality Action Plan 2026–2030 to cut engine idling, building and kitchen emissions, aiming for stricter WHO air quality targets.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites

Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.

Islington Gazette | News

101 young people honoured for contribution to clubs and schools

Over 100 young people in Islington were honoured at the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards 2026 for outstanding contributions.

Hackney Gazette | News

The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub

Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.

Hackney Gazette | News

WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug

WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.

Islington Gazette | News

Islington men charged with armed robbery after Rolex store targeted

Two men from Islington have been charged alongside a third man with armed robbery following an incident at a Rolex store.

Hackney Gazette | News

Over £26k of illegal tobacco and contraband seized from shops near Finsbury Park

Over £26,000 worth of illegal tobacco and contraband shisha has been seized from shops on Blackstock Road near Finsbury Park.

Islington Gazette | News

Arsenal and England star hopes for future when cancer is a memory

Arsenal’s Beth Mead backs Defend Your Tomorrow® campaign with MSD to raise UK awareness of cervical cancer signs, symptoms, and NHS elimination goals.

Hackney Gazette | News

It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals

Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'

Hackney Gazette | News

Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing

Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.

Hackney Gazette | News

All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.

Islington Gazette | News

'Doctors didn't think I'd come out of coma - now I am running a marathon'

India Hunnikin will take on the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for Whittington Health Charity

Hackney Gazette | News

De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'

De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”

Hackney Gazette | News

Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'

Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.

Hackney Gazette | News

'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay

A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.

Hackney Gazette | News

Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

Hackney Gazette | News

Hackney child sex offender 'made explicit sexual comments to 12-year-old girl'

A child sex offender from Hackney who was on the run after trying to talk to a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced

Hackney Gazette | News

Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.