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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 Secures Up to £1.3m to Expand Youth Services for Young People

A funding package of up to £1.3 million has been secured by Hackney Council to enhance provisions for young people across the borough over the next two years. The investment, allocated through the go...

Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church fair draws Haggerston neighbours despite rain

A neighbourhood gathering united local residents for an afternoon of sustenance, entertainment, and shared togetherness. The Haggerston-based Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church coordinated the occa...

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...

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...

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...

Tower Hamlets teen scores 237 out of 240 in GCSE maths after hour-long revision

A teenager from east London fell just short of a perfect score in his GCSE mathematics examination despite dedicating only a single hour to preparation. Fifteen-year-old Kingsley Godfrey, who lives i...

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...

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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...