Hackney Council expects to spend nearly £1m more on agency workers before the end of the financial year, it has been revealed ...

Co-leader of Hackney’s Green group, Cllr Zoë Garbett, said she and her colleagues were in “full support” of the initiative.

Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley has said she ‘cannot stand’ the use of strict ‘zero-tolerance’ policies in schools, as the local authority examines its approach to pupils’ behaviour amid ...

Popular Hackney pub The Gun has closed with immediate effect, its landlords have announced. The venue, which was a favourite amongst music-loving locals, shut up shop yesterday after nearly 11 years ...

Road restrictions outside Hackney schools have suffered repeated attacks by vandals in recent months, leaving parents fearful for their children’s safety. Following tip-offs from residents about ...

Local charities and artists are driving campaign to save ‘rich heritage’ of unused Colvestone building ...

The owner of a former Shoreditch nightclub has met fierce opposition from residents and police after bidding to open a new venue at the same premises. Boss Shmail Khan, who ran the popular nightclub ...

Hackney primary pupils and staff railing against looming school closures have taken their fight to Westminster in the hope they can halt the council’s decision. St Dominic’s Catholic Primary, joined ...