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London firefighters still not doing ‘real fire training in high-rises’ – six years on from Grenfell

City’s deputy fire chief concedes more ‘realistic’ training is needed after union raises alarm

Author: Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

London firefighters still not doing ‘real fire training in high-rises’ – six years on from Grenfell

‘Very real risk’: Health chiefs urge parents to get their children vaccinated against polio to prevent it spreading across London

The virus was found in 30 sewage samples in north-east London last year

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Very real risk’: Health chiefs urge parents to get their children vaccinated against polio to prevent it spreading across London

Hackney Council’s finance supremo to depart after 14 years in the role

Ian Williams, currently acting chief executive, helped steer the borough through the pandemic

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney Council’s finance supremo to depart after 14 years in the role

‘We don’t have another 10 years’: Hackney cookery school goes global to accelerate shift towards planet-friendly eating

Made in Hackney launches free online platform that teaches people how to set up their own community kitchens

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘We don’t have another 10 years’: Hackney cookery school goes global to accelerate shift towards planet-friendly eating

Whooping cough on the rise in Hackney – with parents urged to get their children vaccinated

The bacterial infection can require hospitalisation in acute cases

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Whooping cough on the rise in Hackney – with parents urged to get their children vaccinated

‘Not everyone is pro-monarchy’: Newington Green Meeting House celebrates ‘radical spirit’ with alternative coronation day event

The historic venue brought together republicans and monarchists last weekend for a slightly different take on the royal crowning

Author: Olivia Barber

‘Not everyone is pro-monarchy’: Newington Green Meeting House celebrates ‘radical spirit’ with alternative coronation day event

‘Tremendous recognition’: Cardinal Pole shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in Tes Awards 2023

Headteacher Adam Hall praises school’s ‘forward thinking and inclusive philosophy’

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Tremendous recognition’: Cardinal Pole shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in Tes Awards 2023

‘Not my cup of tea’: Coronation events garner mixed reaction at Hoxton Street Market

Traders complain about business being disrupted, but others say the celebrations brought market to life

Author: Olivia Barber

‘Not my cup of tea’: Coronation events garner mixed reaction at Hoxton Street Market

‘I don’t think you need a coronation to bring the community together – but if it does, that’s no bad thing’

A right royal celebration like no other was hosted by Chats Palace arts centre for King Charles III’s coronation

Author: Olivia Barber

Maria Herrera at Chats Palace

Man stabbed to death on Mare Street

Three people arrested on suspicion of murder

Author: Hackney Citizen

Police tape

Firefighters tackle Stoke Newington flat blaze

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended the scene

Author: Hackney Citizen

25 firefighters tackled a fire in a car park on Lea Bridge Road

King’s coronation: Hackney to play host to 18 Big Lunch events and eight street parties

The council has handed out more than 30 community grants in total

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

King’s coronation: Hackney to play host to 18 Big Lunch events and eight street parties