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Hackney sees 9 per cent rise in adults seeking substance misuse treatment

Common misconceptions frequently arise regarding why individuals develop problematic relationships with substances. The prevailing assumption suggests that substance use represents a simple choice an...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s father Roy dies aged 86

The Prime Minister has suspended his official programme for two days following the death of his father. Roy Burnham passed away at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. The elder Mr Burnham had b...

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Hackney sees 9 per cent rise in adults seeking substance misuse treatment

Common misconceptions frequently arise regarding why individuals develop problematic relationships with substances. The prevailing assumption suggests that substance use represents a simple choice an...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s father Roy dies aged 86

The Prime Minister has suspended his official programme for two days following the death of his father. Roy Burnham passed away at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. The elder Mr Burnham had b...

Black Bear Burger named country’s happiest place to work 2026

A London-based burger business with multiple sites across the capital has been recognised as the nation's most fulfilling workplace in the hospitality sector. Black Bear Burger operates branches at E...

Government consults on plain packaging for cigars

A new law that came into effect in April has permanently banned anyone born after 1 January 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. The legislation means those born in 2008 represent the final cohort ...

Maribou State bring down curtain on Lido Festival with emotional final set

The electronic act Maribou State brought their touring cycle to a close with an emotionally charged headline appearance at the Lido Festival in Victoria Park. The show, which featured Chris Davids an...

Hackney launches MenB vaccine programme for university students

The autumn term will see hundreds of thousands of young people beginning studies at universities and colleges across the country. Students based in Hackney and surrounding areas will form part of thi...

Four in 10 Londoners unaware choking can become fatal without first aid

Approximately 40 per cent of Londoners are not aware that choking can become fatal within minutes if no first aid is administered. Research conducted by the health charity St John Ambulance uncovered...

Better Gym Hackney opens in repurposed Christopher Addison House council building

A former Hackney Council office that had stood vacant for six years has been transformed into a temporary fitness facility, providing residents with an affordable option for exercise while major renov...

Music producer James Ford records album from hospital bed during cancer treatment

A musician who has collaborated with the Arctic Monkeys and Florence and the Machine has completed a full record while receiving care for cancer at a London hospital. James Ford was found to have acu...

Dentist highlights five oral health issues affecting pregnant women

Expectant mothers experience numerous physical transformations during pregnancy, including nausea and exhaustion, though many remain unaware that their oral health can also be impacted. The hormonal ...

Autistic comedian runs free stand-up workshops for mental health in Redbridge

A performer from the area has established complimentary comedy sessions designed to support individuals dealing with mental health difficulties. The sessions are led by Mark Nicholas in collaboration...

Helen joins London Life Hike after nephew Sam King’s cardiac arrest

A 26-year-old man who survived a cardiac arrest just days before his daughter was born is urging people to back the NHS in any way possible. Sam King from Southampton experienced a heart stoppage in ...

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Hackney sees 9 per cent rise in adults seeking substance misuse treatment

Common misconceptions frequently arise regarding why individuals develop problematic relationships with substances. The prevailing assumption suggests that substance use represents a simple choice an...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s father Roy dies aged 86

The Prime Minister has suspended his official programme for two days following the death of his father. Roy Burnham passed away at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. The elder Mr Burnham had b...

Black Bear Burger named country’s happiest place to work 2026

A London-based burger business with multiple sites across the capital has been recognised as the nation's most fulfilling workplace in the hospitality sector. Black Bear Burger operates branches at E...

Government consults on plain packaging for cigars

A new law that came into effect in April has permanently banned anyone born after 1 January 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. The legislation means those born in 2008 represent the final cohort ...