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Cllr Carole Williams: ‘Some residents are out of a job they’ve been doing for 20 years’

Hackney’s employment and skills boss on what is being done to help locals find work and training amid the pandemic and into the future

Author: Hackney Citizen

Cllr Carole Williams: ‘Some residents are out of a job they’ve been doing for 20 years’

Sandford Court residents speak out over ‘stress and anxiety’ caused by Covid test centre

Health boss says station poses ‘no health risk’ as Serco undertakes retraining for staff on site following ‘teething problems’

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Sandford Court residents speak out over ‘stress and anxiety’ caused by Covid test centre

Hackney GP surgery to host free virtual retreat to help people ‘struggling during lockdown’

Richmond Road Medical Centre in Dalston will offer online yoga, meditation and fitness classes for three weeks from 24 November

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney GP surgery to host free virtual retreat to help people ‘struggling during lockdown’

Town Hall apologises for Stamford Hill Covid leaflet telling synagogues to close

Conservative Cllr Simche Steinberger labels the leaflet, which has since been withdrawn, a ‘disgrace’

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Town Hall apologises for Stamford Hill Covid leaflet telling synagogues to close

Hackney’s public health director: ‘Let’s make this lockdown count’

Dr Sandra Husbands on how people can help stop the spread of Covid, advances in testing, and whether or not a vaccine will end the pandemic

Author: Hackney Citizen

Police and council to bolster officer numbers at Broadway Market after last week’s crowds

Traders were forced to close early last weekend as people ‘congregated around shops selling takeaway alcohol’

Author: Hackney Citizen

Police and council to bolster officer numbers at Broadway Market after last week’s crowds

Traders speak out in distress after crowds force Broadway Market to close early

Traders’ association criticises the council for ‘ignoring warnings’ and calls for footfall count to keep numbers in check

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Traders speak out in distress after crowds force Broadway Market to close early

Council buildings close to the public as Hackney re-enters lockdown

Essential services continue to run as Hackney Mayor calls on community to ‘work together to prevent more tragic losses’

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Sunday's best: Licensing committee considers Hoppers' bid for longer opening hours

‘We must all pull together’: Public health director issues warning as coronavirus cases continue to rise

Dr Sandra Husbands speaks out on need to act ‘to prevent more tragic losses’ as local incidence rates almost triple since start of October

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Local organisations call for intervention from Hackney Mayor on NHS migrant charges

Open letter appeals for more public opposition during a pandemic that disproportionately affects minority ethnic people

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Local organisations call for intervention from Hackney Mayor on NHS migrant charges

Clare Borrill: ‘It’s been such a relief to have the school filled with students again’

The local headteacher on how Petchey Academy is coping with Covid, the impact of lockdown on education, and the logistical challenges of teaching during a pandemic

Author: Clare Borrill

Clare Borrill: ‘It’s been such a relief to have the school filled with students again’

Winter Toy Appeal returns with call to ‘end devastating year with a little Christmas magic’

The annual scheme, run by a local discount card firm, distributes donations of new toys to families most in need across East London

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal returns with call to ‘end devastating year with a little Christmas magic’