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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...
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...
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...
The north London district of Crouch End frequently appears at the summit of surveys ranking the capital's most desirable areas to live, despite lacking its own underground railway station.
An examina...
A fresh initiative is enabling local people to establish community growing areas on previously unused council-owned land in Hackney.
The local authority's Right to Grow programme offers collectives c...
A former educator from Hackney has completed a 1,300-mile journey into a conflict zone to transport emergency medical transportation to Ukraine.
Paula Smith, 59, undertook the expedition in August, n...
A heritage event celebrating the capital's iconic bus network will see vintage vehicles take to the streets on a historic route connecting north and east London.
The London Bus Museum is organising a...
Autumn rail passengers should make alternative arrangements as significant engineering works are scheduled to disrupt weekend services on a key London route.
Maintenance will be conducted on the Weav...
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...
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...
London's late-night rail service has hit a significant achievement, transporting over 67 million customers since its introduction ten years ago.
The overnight Underground and Overground routes, which...
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has spoken about being attacked with a knife while on a break in Madrid.
The 61-year-old performer and TV star discussed the frightening experience dur...
Activists are toasting success after Hackney Council gave the green light to revive proposals for bringing back a youngsters' splash pool.
While London Fields' outdoor swimming facility draws plenty ...
Hackney has secured its position as London's leading borough for parks, according to the latest Green Flag Awards results.
The east London district has maintained its top ranking with an unprecedente...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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