Gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows after above-average year for Hackney’s schools
‘In some areas, children in Hackney perform the best in class nationally,’ says council’s education director
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Peabody accused of ‘social cleansing’ as key workers face nine per cent rent hike
‘Why are key worker rents linked to the market and not wages?’ asks local teacher at packed tenants’ meeting
‘Unequivocally racist’: Hackney politicians unite in condemnation of Tory donor’s abuse of Diane Abbott
Flood of public support for Hackney North MP, who was later forced to cancel an appearance at a protest over safety fears
‘Vicious cycle’: Children with autism more likely to be absent from school, report finds
A local parents’ forum made the discovery as part of its probe into emotionally-based school avoidance
‘Celebrate wisely’: Hackney rabbi issues reminder to local Jewish community ahead of Purim
Jewish Community Council co-founder Rabbi Schapiro asks people to be ‘vigilant and not too dramatic’
Hackney headteacher unfairly dismissed after tapping her son’s hand, judge rules
Employment tribunal finds that Shelley-Ann Malabver-Goulbourne, who was sacked as head of Northwold Primary School, used ‘reasonable chastisement’
‘Explosion of colour’: Hackney Carnival to make its long-awaited return on 22 September
The major event has not taken place in person for half a decade
School nursing in Hackney set for £7m rejuvenation
New structure will see nurses cover a certain neighbourhood, earning praise from public health expert
Council plans for Stamford Hill approved in face of Tory criticisms
Family-sized homes and community infrastructure form part of the Town Hall’s proposals to improve the area
Letter: ‘The suppression of dissent in Hackney is an alarming pattern’
Members of two local campaign groups condemn council’s ‘refusal to listen to citizens’
Ridley Road dropped from Hackney Carnival route over safety fears
The market street was a ‘crush’ when the last in-person parade took place, says council’s health and culture chief
‘Atrocious’: Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation
Clare Joseph, Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru are expected to have their suspensions lifted after two months
‘We need a push’: Beloved adventure playground launches crowdfunder for ‘unique’ new fence
Shakespeare Walk, recently crowned London’s best adventure playground, needs to replace its crumbling perimeter
Campaigners blast council cuts to children’s services as ‘massive attack’ on those most in need
Local MP Diane Abbott said there are ‘other ways to save money’ at a protest attended by families and unions
Council tax hike confirmed as Mayor Woodley’s first budget is voted through
Hackney’s new leader praised the ‘ambitious’ finance plan in the face of criticism from opposition councillors
Dog owners ‘delighted’ as council ditches plans for mandatory leads in Abney Park
‘Taking residents’ views into account through consultation is really important,’ says Town Hall’s community safety chief