Sam Gelder
Hackney Gazette
United Kingdom
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Coronavirus: Hackney Wick squatters ‘left on the street’ after eviction and arrest
A group of squatters say they have been “left on the street” in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic after being evicted from a Hackney Wick building by security guards and police. → Read More
Hackney has third highest coronavirus death rate in UK
Hackney has the third highest coronavirus mortality rate in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. → Read More
There With You: Yard Sale offers a year of free pizza to ‘Legend of Lockdown’
A pizza restaurant is honouring local heroes who have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the coronavirus lockdown with a year’s supply of free pizza. → Read More
There With You: Finsbury Park outreach group donates coronavirus aid parcels to India
A homeless outreach group has taken its coronavirus support international by buying aid parcels for people in remote parts of India living in extreme poverty. → Read More
‘Giant of Hackney Marshes football’ and NHS worker Jermaine Wright dies after contracting coronavirus
Tributes have poured in for Jermaine Wright, a “giant of Hackney Marshes football” who has died aged 46 after contracting coronavirus. → Read More
Homerton Hospital has discharged 250 coronavirus patients, with fewer than 40 still being treated
Homerton Hospital has now discharged 250 coronavirus patients, with fewer than 40 people still being treated for the virus. → Read More
Ditch ‘Starter Homes on steroids’ project and focus on social housing, Hackney mayor tells government
Hackney’s mayor has told the government to abandon plans to give first-time buyers discount on new homes at the expense of social housing. → Read More
Trade groups says 3 in 4 members can’t afford next rent payments and ask government for more support
Trade groups representing small businesses across London have called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to help thousands of firms who are missing out on government support. → Read More
Private tenants in Stoke Newington threatened with legal action over rent strike plans
Private tenants who are threatening a rent strike after being refused a blanket 20 per cent reduction have been told they will be taken to court if they do not back down. → Read More
Moped crime police team seize 1,000 phones and 100 laptops during Hackney raid
One thousand mobile phones, 100 laptops, cash and a sword were seized by officers targeting moped crime when they arrested a wanted man. → Read More
There With You: Age UK support during coronavirus lockdown ‘amazing’ say vulnerable Islington service users
Older people being supported by an Islington charity during the coronavirus lockdown have shared their stories and thanked the heroic volunteers for their work. → Read More
Jay John: Dalston attack victim named as man appears in court charged with murder
The man who died after being attacked in Dalston on Saturday lunchtime has been named as local man Jay John, 27. → Read More
Hackney coronavirus figures rise by 29 in week, with five more deaths at Homerton Hospital
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hackney and the City has risen by 29 in the past week to 597. → Read More
Hackney Council to widen pavements and suspend parking to help with social distancing
Emergency road safety measures from the council will see pavements widened and parking suspended in areas where social distancing is proving difficult. → Read More
Royal Free Hospital nurse fighting coronavirus has bike stolen from outside Holloway Road Waitrose
A nurse fighting coronavirus had the bike she uses to get to work stolen while she popped into Waitrose in Holloway Road after her shift. → Read More
Coronavirus: More police to patrol Broadway Market after crowds flock for cocktails and craft beer
Broadway Market will have increased police presence this weekend to make sure people stick to social distancing guidance – after huge crowds gathered to enjoy cocktails in the weekend sunshine. → Read More
Plans for almost 600 new homes on the Woodberry Down Estate signed off
Plans for the third phase of the flagship Woodberry Down Estate regeneration have been approved – with almost double the number of social homes as originally proposed. → Read More
Murder charge after man dies following daytime attack in Dalston
A man has died after being assaulted in Dalston on Saturday lunchtime. → Read More
Islington’s Angel Comedy needs donations to survive coronavirus pandemic
A top Islington comedy club that has hosted the likes of Eddie Izzard, Mae Martin and Nish Kumar says it won’t survive the coronavirus pandemic without support from the community. → Read More
Ridley Road Shopping Village: Council dismisses ‘lack of transparency’ claims
Hackney Council has rubbished claims there has been a lack of transparency regarding the plans to redevelop Ridley Road Shopping Village. → Read More