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Islington Gazette | News

Children, staff and parents: 'Please don't close our primary schools'

Parents, pupils and staff stood outside Islington Town Hall protesting the impending closure of their schools - as councillors were set to sit inside to debate their future.

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Islington Gazette | News

Man who sent sexual photos to 12-year-old girl avoids prison

Carmine Santarcangelo, from Finsbury Park, sent sexual photographs of himself to a 12-year-old girl.

Hackney Gazette | News

Meet the woman shaping future builders at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Saran Coman, who has returned to Build East Skills Centre to train the next generation of carpenters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, spoke about the importance of apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week.

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Hackney Gazette | News

Person dies after being hit by train - with major Thameslink delays in London

A person has died after being hit by a train in Stevenage, Hertfordshire – which is affecting Thameslink services into London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Person hit by train - causing major Thameslink delays to London stations

A person has been hit by a train in Stevenage, causing Thameslink delays into London.

Hackney Gazette | News

LIVE travel updates as major disruption to Thameslink, Bakerloo and Lioness

Major disruption is expected on the Thameslink until the end of the day - and there are delays on the Bakerloo and Lioness lines.

Hackney Gazette | News

More than 600 arrests in year-long crime crackdown

More than 600 people were arrested in a police operation targeting violent crime including robbery and burglary in Finsbury Park.

Hackney Gazette | News

Battersea dogs Romeo and Valentino looking for forever home - Could it be yours?

Battersea rescue dogs Romeo and Valentino are on the hunt for their perfect match and a new home - could it be you?

Hackney Gazette | News

The London Underground ghost station open for 10 years you've never heard of

King William Street was open as a London Underground station for just ten years and now it remains as a ghost station of London's past.

Hackney Gazette | News

Boy, 14, found with head injury after disturbance inside Boots store in west London

Boy, 14, found with head injury after disturbance inside Boots store in west London

Hackney Gazette | News

Woman, 23, dies after falling from height in west London

A 23-year-old woman has died after falling from a height in west London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Student in organ failure faced delay in intensive care admission, court hears

Homerton Hospital's intensive care department delayed admitting a Hackney student William Hewes, who was in multiple organ failure, Bow Coroner's Court heard.

Hackney Gazette | News

Elizabeth line faces four days of disruption as train drivers vote to strike

Elizabeth line passengers face four days of disruption in the coming weeks after Aslef train drivers voted to strike over pay.

Hackney Gazette | News

Update on condition of man after stabbing outside busy west London station

Police have issued an update on the condition of a man who was stabbed outside a busy station in west London.

Hackney Gazette | News

Doctor watched her son die of sepsis after error at hospital where she worked

Student William Hewes didn't get antibiotics when he should have done due to a miscommunication between a doctor and two nurses, an inquest has heard.

Hackney Gazette | News

Beyonce Cowboy Carter Tour Tickets: Expert tips to get London tickets

Beyoncé Cowboy Carter tour tickets go on sale tomorrow, with fierce competition for London tickets

Hackney Gazette | News

Prolific shoplifter who terrorised staff at one Tesco store avoids prison

Lee Moise repeatedly stole from Tesco store in Leytonstone has avoided a prison sentence. 

Hackney Gazette | News

London's emergency services join forces to make urgent blood donation plea

The emergency services rely heavily on O negative blood, the universal type, for critically injured patients at the roadside.

Hackney Gazette | News

British Airways opens job applications for aspiring pilots with free training

British Airways is looking for a new batch of pilots to work for the airline with its Speedbird Pilot Academy.

Hackney Gazette | News

Piccadilly line suspended and severe Met line delays - recap

Our London-wide traffic and travel blog for February 13.