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Inspectorate praises rigorous curriculum after primary school earns top marks

Grasmere Primary School has become the first in the borough to receive a rating under Ofsted's recently updated inspection system. The school, situated on Albion Road and belonging to the LEAP Federa...

Regulator hits Virgin Media with £28m penalty over switching barriers

Telecommunications provider Virgin Media has been issued with a record penalty of £28 million by industry regulator Ofcom. The sanction follows an investigation by the communications regulator which ...

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Over 200 join London charity stroll for Moorfields Eye Hospital

Almost 600 members of the visually impaired community gathered in the capital for Moorfields Eye Charity's flagship walking fundraiser, Eye to Eye, with more than £91,000 collected so far to advance r...

Major UK banks set to overhaul current account services

Access to basic banking services could become significantly easier for the millions of Britons who currently struggle to open an account, following an agreement by major financial institutions to refo...

Wheelchair adventurer forced to abandon epic challenge after terrifying crash

A man from Hackney has been forced to stop his wheelchair expedition across Britain after being taken to hospital. Peter Smorthit, 34, from Hoxton, had been aiming to cover the distance between Land'...

New eatery in Stoke Newington promises 100 complimentary burgers for launch day

Residents of north London can sample one of the finalists from the national burger awards this week at no cost. SoBe Burger, which serves Miami-style smash burgers, will officially open on Thursday J...

Wegovy tablets hit Boots shelves starting at £79 amid huge demand

The chemist chain begins offering Britain's inaugural tablet version of Wegovy for weight reduction from today, with thousands having already registered interest. The retail pharmacy group reported t...

Demands persist for removal of Robert Geffrye’s slave trader statue

A prolonged dispute has persisted in Hackney regarding the monument dedicated to Robert Geffrye. The statue continues to stand prominently within the grounds of what is now known as the Museum of the...

Sampling a punchy Mediterranean meal delivery: one course was unforgettable

A Mediterranean meal delivery service has made its debut in the United Kingdom, opening three kitchen sites across London in locations such as Kentish Town, Shoreditch and Nine Elms. Rōti Modern Medi...

Law enforcement to field art creators: Your secret is already out

Mysterious crop formations are appearing once again. At least five unusual designs have been discovered across Britain. This feels like a nostalgic throwback. I recall that period when summer month...

Derelict historic property overrun by squatters gets new lease of life

A historic property dating back centuries in Hackney, long threatened with decay, is finally being rescued from the edge of collapse. The dwelling—referred to by locals simply as the residence on Mar...

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD makes its annual return to Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, London’s essential festival All Points East is proud to announce its annual IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD programme

linked Shoreditch floors could swap from homes to workspaces

Here are the latest planning applications validated or decided by Hackney Council this week.

New WhatsApp update brings username protection feature for billions of users

The messaging service is introducing its first-ever option for users to set up distinct usernames, marking a significant change to how people can communicate on the platform. The privacy-focused addi...

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Inspectorate praises rigorous curriculum after primary school earns top marks

Grasmere Primary School has become the first in the borough to receive a rating under Ofsted's recently updated inspection system. The school, situated on Albion Road and belonging to the LEAP Federa...

Regulator hits Virgin Media with £28m penalty over switching barriers

Telecommunications provider Virgin Media has been issued with a record penalty of £28 million by industry regulator Ofcom. The sanction follows an investigation by the communications regulator which ...

Over 200 join London charity stroll for Moorfields Eye Hospital

Almost 600 members of the visually impaired community gathered in the capital for Moorfields Eye Charity's flagship walking fundraiser, Eye to Eye, with more than £91,000 collected so far to advance r...

Major UK banks set to overhaul current account services

Access to basic banking services could become significantly easier for the millions of Britons who currently struggle to open an account, following an agreement by major financial institutions to refo...