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‘The streets are menacing’: Shoreditch club Cargo to shut ‘forever’ following complaints about violent crime and disorder

The owner of the popular venue says he will invest £1m to turn it into a cocktail bar and restaurant

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

‘The streets are menacing’: Shoreditch club Cargo to shut ‘forever’ following complaints about violent crime and disorder

Thompson Hall unveiled as Autograph gallery’s first artist-in-residence

The painter will take up the three-month position in Shoreditch in the new year

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Thompson Hall unveiled as Autograph gallery’s first artist-in-residence

‘Families are living in fear’: Shomrim speaks out about group of youths in Stamford Hill after sharing video of Jewish boy being racially abused

Neighbourhood watch service says group has been involved in ‘hundreds of incidents over the last few years’

Author: Tom Davidson

‘Families are living in fear’: Shomrim speaks out about group of youths in Stamford Hill after sharing video of Jewish boy being racially abused

Omicron now ‘a serious threat to the health of Hackney’ as Mayor makes vaccination plea

Borough leader appeals to the 100,000 people yet to get the jabs to protect themselves and the community

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Omicron now ‘a serious threat to the health of Hackney’ as Mayor makes vaccination plea

New parking charges in Hackney make public transport ‘cheaper for short trips for the first time’

Town Hall approves minimum £2 fee in bid to encourage drivers to leave the car at home

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

New parking charges in Hackney make public transport ‘cheaper for short trips for the first time’

‘Today, we have made history’: Players and fans salute Clapton’s community football club after record-breaking FA Cup run

Women’s team last week became the first seventh-tier side to compete in the third round of the competition

Author: Tom Davidson

‘Today, we have made history’: Players and fans salute Clapton’s community football club after record-breaking FA Cup run

Community kitchen appeals for cyclists to deliver free meals to Hackney’s most vulnerable

Made In Hackney needs volunteers from 4-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Author: Tom Davidson

Community kitchen appeals for cyclists to deliver free meals to Hackney’s most vulnerable

‘The last thing you want is a nice dose of Covid before Christmas’ – public health boss urges increased vigilance over Omicron variant

Hygiene measures “work more effectively collectively”, says Dr Sandra Husbands, director of public health for Hackney and the City of London

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Dr Sandra Husbands

‘Some institutions are so hellbent on their rules they squeeze you for any reason’: young people speak out over permanent school exclusion

Pupils expressed their ‘shock, surprise and confusion’

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Tashaûn Aird

Council U-turns on pay cuts for workers following lunchtime protests

Deducted wages will be backdated and reinstated, says housing boss

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney Council protesters

More police to patrol Shoreditch party spot

Top cop says police have to rebuild public trust – women and girls’ safety is priority

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Susan Fajana-Thomas

‘HIV can affect anyone’: Hackney residents urged to get tested as borough aims to end transmission by 2030

London charity Positive East held special testing events to mark this year’s World Aids Day

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

‘HIV can affect anyone’: Hackney residents urged to get tested as borough aims to end transmission by 2030