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Hackney’s at-risk historic building that saved lives from disease

The Hackney Borough Disinfecting Station on Millfields Road in Clapton, Hackney, London has been added to the Victorian Society's 2026 list of the ten most endangered buildings in the country. Constru...
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London’s cherished green kiosks gain protected status

A small green structure close to Lord's cricket ground received listed status recently, offering final protection to an unusual piece of London's past. Visitors walking through Chelsea, Pimlico or Ke...

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Hackney’s at-risk historic building that saved lives from disease

The Hackney Borough Disinfecting Station on Millfields Road in Clapton, Hackney, London has been added to the Victorian Society's 2026 list of the ten most endangered buildings in the country. Constru...
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London’s cherished green kiosks gain protected status

A small green structure close to Lord's cricket ground received listed status recently, offering final protection to an unusual piece of London's past. Visitors walking through Chelsea, Pimlico or Ke...
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Ridley Road Market bounces back in east London

The borough of Hackney boasts an impressive array of markets. From produce and seafood on Ridley Road—providing essential support during the health crisis—to the original reuse market on Kingsland...
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The history of Art Deco cinema rescued by the community 50 years ago

The Rio in Dalston - named by Time Out as one of the world's 100 greatest cinemas - was rescued 50 years ago and a special programme called Rio Forever is celebrating its five decades as a community cinema.
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Veteran who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps celebrates 100th birthday

Second World War veteran Cyril Morris Shorts, who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps, celebrates his 100th birthday in Stanmore, London.
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Sleep out event raises funds for homeless charity

The hustle and bustle of city life in London can make it simple to overlook the luxury of returning to a comfortable place to rest after a demanding day. Over the past year (2024 to 2025), more than ...
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Hackney pair head back to Ukraine as war hits four-year mark

Two men from Hackney have gone back to Ukraine as the Russian invasion marks its fourth year, bringing a fresh focus for their fundraising efforts. Simon Cole and David Vannen, who were highlighted i...
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Hackney Councillor accuses Greens and Labour of ‘inflaming tensions’ in bitter Israel row

A Jewish councillor has accused the Greens and Labour of inflammatory remarks and called for “peace and harmony” after a volatile debate over Israel.   Cllr Michael Desmond took part in the debate, which was held on 23 October, during a Hackney Council ‘extraordinary meeting’ to consider ending its 57-year twinning with Haifa, a city in Northern Israel.   The council had previously run hospital training exchanges between Homerton and Rambam hospitals in […]

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The ‘at risk’ historic building that saved generations from death and disease

Hackney Disinfecting Station is on the Victorian Society's Top Ten Endangered Buildings list for 2026.
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Hackney’s at-risk historic building that saved lives from disease

The Hackney Borough Disinfecting Station on Millfields Road in Clapton, Hackney, London has been added to the Victorian Society's 2026 list of the ten most endangered buildings in the country. Constru...

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