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Pet hate: Stoke Newington animal rescue boss denies misusing donations
War of words between fellow cat lovers erupts with allegations of ‘slander’
Military battalion parades through Hackney in freedom exercise
Local unit marks 50th anniversary with colourful procession to celebrate council honour
Concerns raised after Co-op unveils plans for Chatsworth Road store
‘Any supermarket chain brings a threat to smaller independent businesses,’ warns Cllr Ian Rathbone
Hackney students triumph in Dragons’ Den-style charity contest
Pupils from Skinners’ Academy impress judges to win London heat of Prince’s Trust business competition
‘Hackney is full of stories’: local author celebrates prestigious award
Patrice Lawrence “delighted” after debut children’s novel set in the borough wins Waterstones prize
Stik banner auction to raise money for LGBTQI+ youth project
Proceeds from the sale will help local group put on exhibition celebrating borough’s queer heritage
Autistic residents unite to tackle ‘discrimination and bullying’
Collective is helping draft Hackney’s first autism strategy as World Acceptance Day approaches
Fossil fuels: ‘Council wrecking the planet’, claim green campaigners
Divest Hackney protests as Pensions Committee digs in its heels over £21m fossil fuel investments
Business rates: MP Meg Hillier and Hackney Council warn government ‘not to compromise’
Hackney’s elected representatives raise ‘real concerns’ over Whitehall plans for boroughs to keep all business rates income
London Fields Lido to close until summer
‘Urgent repair works’ on crumbling pool walls to begin in April
Obituary – Cyndi Smart
The much-loved former Hackney CVS treasurer was a ‘selfless community champion’
‘We beg the council to reconsider’: Father of child with special needs slams cuts to early support
“Without the team, my son Martin would not be able to say ‘I love you’”, says Francisco De La Mora
Finnish ‘baby box’ scheme to launch in Hackney
New and expectant parents to receive free baby products following successful trial
Parents face fines for driving kids to school as council pilots ban on all traffic at pick up and drop off times
Two primary schools in Hackney sign up for traffic trials to improve child safety and cut air pollution
Hackney MPs speak out on Westminster attack and bravery of PC Keith Palmer
Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier pay tribute to policeman who died trying to protect Parliament