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Hackney Gazette | News

How long is the snow going to last? Met Office gives verdict

This is how long the snow is going to last in the UK according to the Met Office and BBC Weather forecasters.

Hackney Gazette | News

Why is London called London? How the capital got its name

How did London get its name? Was it the Romans? The Celts or even a King- find out now.

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Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in London

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight.

Hackney Gazette | News

Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel

Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.

Hackney Gazette | News

Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show

Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?

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Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1

The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.

Islington Gazette | News

Tufnell Park homeowner praises new 'water-resistant' home

Christoph Halstenberg, a Tufnell Park homeowner who had to sleep in his shed after a flash flood destroyed his flat now has a “bigger, brighter and drier” home.

Islington Gazette | News

Royal Free maternity unit could close in north London shakeup

The Royal Free Hospital or Whittington Health could lose their maternity units, if plans being considered by health bosses go ahead.

Hackney Gazette | News

Snow for London this Christmas? Early weather forecast

Find out if London will get snow this Christmas as weather forecasters share their early predictions.

Hackney Gazette | News

The Charity Organisation Creating Passion for Music

A music centre where children of all ages are given the chance to find passion in music.

Hackney Gazette | News

Train drivers to continue striking for an extra 6 months

The latest wave of strikes will target different regions a day at a time in December.

Hackney Gazette | News

Thugs guilty of kidnap, torture and murder of DJ Koray Alpergin

Mr Alpergin and his girlfriend Gozde Dalbudak were snatched as they returned home from an Italian restaurant in Mayfair last October.

Hackney Gazette | News

London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.

Hackney Gazette | News

London Tube closures December 1-3: See the full list

Check the London Underground services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Hackney Gazette | News

The strengths and weaknesses of altitude trainings

Every athlete wants to improve and get better at whatever sport of form of exercise they perform. However to achieve this you must reach your full potential.

Hackney Gazette | News

Young Reporter- Advancing AI helping us with diseases

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases1. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is...

Hackney Gazette | News

Jewish people afraid to show symbols of identity in public

The Rabbi of Hackney Synagogue has said he no longer feels safe wearing his skull cap in public.

Hackney Gazette | News

Thames Water online tool to report sewage, leaks or pollution

Pollution and sewer blockages or flooding can now be reported directly online by the public to speed up repairs and help protect the environment.

Hackney Gazette | News

Partygoer shot in leg at Hackney nightclub amid gang rivalry

A partygoer was shot in the leg in a Hackney nightclub amid a rivalry between two gangs, a trial was told.

Hackney Gazette | News

Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.