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Andy Burnham: former mayor to expand mayoral powers in constitutional reform push

Those chosen by voters can excel, perform poorly, or fall somewhere in between. The same applies to those holding mayoral positions. These officials possess the ability to drive meaningful improveme...

Hackney chose change – now let’s make it happen

Having served the area long-term as a resident, elected member and campaigner, penning my inaugural Hackney Gazette column as Leader of Hackney represents a genuine honour – and the inaugural one for ...

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Andy Burnham: former mayor to expand mayoral powers in constitutional reform push

Those chosen by voters can excel, perform poorly, or fall somewhere in between. The same applies to those holding mayoral positions. These officials possess the ability to drive meaningful improveme...

Hackney chose change – now let’s make it happen

Having served the area long-term as a resident, elected member and campaigner, penning my inaugural Hackney Gazette column as Leader of Hackney represents a genuine honour – and the inaugural one for ...

Iconic London Music Venue Conceals Secret Pool Beneath Concrete Floor

Over the years, numerous renowned performers have declared hello Wembley while surveying the famous stadium complex. However, few may have been aware that beneath their feet lay the remnants of an ad...

World Cup foods most likely to stain kitchen surfaces

Some of the UK’s favourite match-day snacks and sauces could leave more than just full stomachs.

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'...

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 council offices beside station being turned into gym

A former council administrative building left unused for years is being converted into a health and fitness centre. Christopher Addison House in Hackney Central, empty for approximately six years, wi...

Overseas care workers protest visa restrictions at Parliament

Travellers made their way to Parliament Square on Wednesday, June 10 from locations spanning the country. Dozens of social care employees, predominantly Black African, gathered despite intermittent r...

How Britain’s election chaos signals the end of traditional politics

Britain's democratic framework finds itself in a state of disarray. This much is evident from the diverse results in this year's English local contests. Significant alterations to the electoral map a...

Londoners search for will-writing help more than anywhere else in the Country

New data shows Londoners are searching for will-writing advice more than residents in any other part of the UK, highlighting a strong interest in getting affairs in order and planning for the future. 

Care workers bear burden of harsh immigration reforms

Late last year, ministers revealed intentions to lengthen the residency requirement needed for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications. The proposed changes would raise the standard qualifying ...

Support staff face the consequences of harsh immigration reforms

Towards the close of the previous year, ministers revealed proposals to lengthen the period individuals must have legally resided in Britain before becoming eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain sta...

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Andy Burnham: former mayor to expand mayoral powers in constitutional reform push

Those chosen by voters can excel, perform poorly, or fall somewhere in between. The same applies to those holding mayoral positions. These officials possess the ability to drive meaningful improveme...

Hackney chose change – now let’s make it happen

Having served the area long-term as a resident, elected member and campaigner, penning my inaugural Hackney Gazette column as Leader of Hackney represents a genuine honour – and the inaugural one for ...

Iconic London Music Venue Conceals Secret Pool Beneath Concrete Floor

Over the years, numerous renowned performers have declared hello Wembley while surveying the famous stadium complex. However, few may have been aware that beneath their feet lay the remnants of an ad...

World Cup foods most likely to stain kitchen surfaces

Some of the UK’s favourite match-day snacks and sauces could leave more than just full stomachs.