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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

50 east Londoners get free Hackney Half places through running programme

A new intake of participants is being sought for a running initiative that will enable fifty residents from east London to compete in a sold-out half marathon event. The 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy has...

Hackney cuts fly-tipping waste by 15% after enforcement blitz

Hackney Council has accelerated waste clearance operations, issued a greater number of penalties and reduced illegal disposal by commercial enterprises. The local authority is reporting substantial p...

Three London boroughs mark Hate Crime Awareness Week with joint Finsbury Park event

Three north London councils are collaborating on efforts to address hate-fuelled offending during National Hate Crime Awareness Week this autumn. Haringey, Hackney and Islington authorities will host...

Hackney estate repairs scheme expands after pilot visited 20 homes in a day

Hackney Council has announced a comprehensive estate repairs initiative designed to address persistent property maintenance challenges and enhance tenant satisfaction levels across the borough. The p...

Hackney repair action days to expand borough-wide after successful pilot scheme

A series of intensive repair action days is to be introduced across Hackney's council housing estates following a successful trial during which 20 properties were attended to and an average of three o...

Muswell Hill’s The Clissold Arms wins London’s best family pub at awards

A historic drinking establishment in Muswell Hill has secured a prestigious title recognising its appeal to families. The Clissold Arms, located on Fortis Green Road, was honoured as London's premier...

UK’s first female racing driver Dorothy Levitt honoured with Hackney plaque

A commemorative marker has been erected to recognise the achievements of a groundbreaking female racing driver. The memorial was placed at Dorothy Levitt's former residence in Hackney. The honour wa...

Third phase of Hackney playground upgrades includes Clissold, London Fields and Millfields

Three Hackney parks could receive significant playground improvements following the launch of a new public consultation by the local authority. Hackney Council has opened consultations regarding plan...

Hackney council launches consultations on three playground upgrades

Hackney residents are being invited to share their opinions on proposed enhancements to play facilities at three locations across the borough. The local authority has opened consultations concerning ...

North London chocolate shop founded by Jewish refugees supplied Queen Mother

A Jewish refugee family operated a renowned artisan chocolate-making enterprise from a north London basement for half a century before closing twenty years ago. Werner and Lotte Ackerman established ...

Olympic diver Noah Williams opens Hoxton’s first Aldi with former school pupils

Olympic diver Noah Williams helped launch a new budget supermarket in east London on Friday, marking his return to the area where he grew up. Williams, who secured silver and bronze medals at this su...

Hackney council launches major review of 79 community halls on estates

An examination of how 79 community halls across Hackney are being utilised has been launched as the latest element of Mayor Zoë Garbett's 'Who Owns Hackney' initiative. The local authority has commis...

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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

56 Hackney young people receive Jack Petchey Foundation awards at Town Hall

Fifty-six young people from Hackney were recognised at a ceremony celebrating their positive contributions to education and community life. The award ceremony took place at Hackney Town Hall and hono...

Joe Whale brings Ambassadors of Feeling exhibition with 22 new works to Shoreditch venue

Joe Whale, who gained recognition as The Doodle Boy during childhood, is set to unveil his inaugural major solo presentation in the capital. The exhibition, titled Ambassadors of Feeling, will occupy...