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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...

London to host WorldSkills UK National Finals at three colleges in 2027 and 2028

The WorldSkills UK National Finals will take place in the capital for the first time in over a decade, with London announced as the venue for the 2027 and 2028 editions of the competition. The event ...

Hackney pupil wins Eton scholarship and urges other state school students to apply

The young royal began his studies at the prestigious Berkshire institution this week alongside a scholarship recipient from east London. John-Lucas Collins-Fay received an offer to join the historic ...

Waltham Forest College principal shares personal journey from student to leader

Waltham Forest College has been confirmed as London's leading institution for student achievement among 16 to 18-year-olds, according to the National Achievement Rate Tables for Further Education in E...

North London employers among 660 UK firms named for minimum wage failures

A government naming exercise has revealed hundreds of companies across the country that underpaid their workforce, with multiple firms based in North London included on the official register. The lat...

Plaque marks empty Lincoln’s Inn Fields home of only assassinated PM Spencer Perceval

Spencer Perceval remains the sole holder of the office of British prime minister to have been murdered in office. The property that once served as his residence stands today in a state of abandonment...

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...

Crown & Manor Youth Club repairs continue after April floods

The past twelve months have represented one of the most challenging periods in recent history for the Crown & Manor Club. While numerous hardships can emerge without warning, the establishment faced ...

TfL urges parents to check children’s Zip Oyster photocards before new term

Families are being asked to verify that their youngster's Zip Oyster photocard remains current ahead of the autumn term. TfL is warning parents to submit fresh applications or extend current passes s...

Waltham Forest College named London’s highest-performing college for 16-18 achievement

Pupils at Waltham Forest College are marking impressive Level 3 outcomes, with learners gaining admission to prestigious universities, higher and degree apprenticeships, and rewarding positions with l...

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...

City Academy Hackney celebrates best-ever GCSE results with straight 9s

Students at The City Academy in Hackney are celebrating record-breaking GCSE examination outcomes, with numerous learners securing straight grade 9 passes. One standout pupil, named Anna, attributed ...

Urswick School’s first GCSE results under new head see 17-point rise with 64% pass rate

A secondary school in east London has celebrated its best-ever GCSE performance. The Urswick School recorded that 64 percent of pupils obtained grade 4 or higher in both English and mathematics, repr...

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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...