Gillett Square reopens as a larger, greener and car-free public space

Gillett Square has reopened in Dalston following an extensive redevelopment that has expanded the site, increased its greenery and made it entirely car-free. The works…

Hackney heat network to deliver low-carbon heating to more than 1,400 homes

Hackney Council is preparing a subterranean heat network that will provide more than 1,400 homes…

Hackney-born Ground Force star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69

Tommy Walsh, a television presenter and builder known for appearing…

Plans unveiled for 17 new or upgraded pedestrian crossings in Hoxton

Hackney Council has outlined road-safety proposals for New North Road…

Plans unveiled for 17 new or upgraded pedestrian crossings in Hoxton

Hackney Council has outlined road-safety proposals for New North Road and East…

Photos reveal story of Hampstead, London Underground’s deepest Tube station

Hampstead Underground station, which opened on 22 June 1907 almost 120 years…

Photos reveal story of Hampstead, London Underground’s deepest Tube station

Hampstead Underground station, which opened on 22 June 1907 almost…

Newsquest awarded £125,000 for London local news pilot

Newsquest Media Group has secured £125,000 in government funding for…

Newsquest awarded £125,000 for London local news pilot

Newsquest Media Group has secured £125,000 in government funding for a journalism initiative in London.…

Sir Lenny Henry and Nish Kumar among seven new Hackney Empire patrons

Seven new patrons have been appointed to support the Hackney…

Hackney launches four-year climate plan with low-carbon heating for 1,486 homes

Hackney Council has adopted a four-year Climate Implementation Plan covering…

Ian McKellen’s Lear sells out rebuilt Yard Theatre in 30 minutes

Tickets for Sir Ian McKellen's Lear at the…

PROPERTY

Planning application filed to convert Hackney store to home at 154 Dalston Lane

A planning submission has been lodged with Hackney Council seeking approval for a new dwelling…

Flat 4, St Marks Mansions Tollington Park, London sold for £637,500 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat 4, St Marks Mansions Tollington Park, London, N4 3QZ…

Flat 182, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, London sold for £650,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat 182, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, London, N4 2ZB sold…

20B Cephas Avenue, London sold for £550,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at 20B Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AS sold for £550,000 on…

Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London sold for £600,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London, N5 1EB sold for…

Flat 182, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, London sold for £650,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat 182, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, London, N4 2ZB sold…

20B Cephas Avenue, London sold for £550,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at 20B Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AS sold for £550,000 on…

Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London sold for £600,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London, N5 1EB sold for…

Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London sold for £600,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat B, 49 Elwood Street, London, N5 1EB sold for…

Flat 23, 16 Hertford Road, London sold for £462,764 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat 23, 16 Hertford Road, London, N1 5QR sold for…

Flat 11, 87 – 91 Hackney Road, London sold for £525,000 in August 2026

A flat or maisonette at Flat 11, 87 - 91 Hackney Road, London, E2 8FE…

Hackney Design Awards 2026 nominations open September 1

Architectural achievements throughout Hackney are set to be recognised once more as the biennial Hackney…

Hampstead cottage demolition row inspired Bond’s Goldfinger villain

ErnÅ‘ Goldfinger, born in Hungary, established himself as a designer of some of London's most…

EDUCATION

Hackney father, 45, shortlisted for national apprenticeship award

A man from Hackney has been selected as a finalist for a prestigious national apprenticeship accolade after launching an entirely new profession at the age…

Deputy mayor joins Hackney cooking workshop showcasing free meals impact

A culinary session for Year 3 students at a Hackney…

Hackney teen wins year-long performing arts scholarship in memory of Saffie-Rose Roussos

A 13-year-old from Hackney has been named recipient of a…

Hackney teen wins year-long performing arts scholarship in memory of Saffie-Rose Roussos

A 13-year-old from Hackney has been named recipient of a…

London schools can win £5,000 in Leyland’s Big School Makeover competition

London's educational institutions have another opportunity to secure funding for…

FOOD

Tiella in Bethnal Green among four east London restaurants added to Michelin Guide

Michelin has added four east London restaurants to its guide. Three are led by female chefs, while actor Theo James…

North London mum launches Pizza Party to train autistic young adults in hospitality

A mother from Kentish Town has established a pizza delivery…

Muswell Hill’s The Clissold Arms wins London’s best family pub at awards

A historic drinking establishment in Muswell Hill has secured a…

French bistro Bistro Sablé opens pop-up restaurant above The Princess of Shoreditch

A French dining establishment has expanded with a second location situated above an established public…

Sucre Argentinian restaurant opens on Great Marlborough Street in Soho

Great Marlborough Street in London's Soho district plays host to Sucre, an Argentinian-inspired establishment that…

ALL ARTICLES

Sir Lenny Henry and Nish Kumar among seven new Hackney Empire patrons

Seven new patrons have been appointed to support the Hackney Empire as the East London…

Hackney launches four-year climate plan with low-carbon heating for 1,486 homes

Hackney Council has adopted a four-year Climate Implementation Plan covering 2026–30, with measures intended to…

Ian McKellen’s Lear sells out rebuilt Yard Theatre in 30 minutes

Tickets for Sir Ian McKellen's Lear at the Yard Theatre in east London sold out…

Tiella in Bethnal Green among four east London restaurants added to Michelin Guide

Michelin has added four east London restaurants to its guide. Three are led by female…

Hackney call handler denies attempting to smuggle cocaine in peanut porridge

Donna'ree Bennett, a 33-year-old police call handler from Hackney in north London, denied attempting to…

Construction starts on 172 new council homes across Hackney

Work has begun on 172 additional council homes as Hackney Council seeks to expand its…

Work starts on 172 new council homes across Hackney

Construction has begun on 172 council homes across Haggerston, Clapton and Stoke Newington as Hackney…

Bike store plan for Hackney home’s front garden submitted to council

Hackney Council has received three planning applications concerning a bicycle store, rooftop equipment and a…

Hackney Nights map launched with toilets, phone charging and routes home

Hackney Council has introduced a digital map designed to assist people navigating the borough after…

Hackney mayor and five council leaders seek stronger trans rights safeguards

Hackney Council has joined five other London councils in seeking changes to Equality and Human…

Hoxton restaurants among 60 London culinary events offering exclusive October menus

London's Restaurant Month returns with more than 60 menus, events and culinary experiences taking place…

Hampstead Garden Suburb home marked with blue plaque for Tube pioneer Frank Pick

A blue plaque now marks the former Hampstead home of Frank Pick in Wildwood Road,…