James Argent continues to improve his fitness by swimming at Hackney Reservoir

James ‘Arg’ Argent continued to improve his fitness by going swimming at Hackney Reservoir on Tuesday. The former TOWIE star, 33, looked happy and healthier as he delightedly enjoyed the sunny weather by taking a dip at the West Reservoir Centre in London. Arg recently under went gastric sleeve surgery after his weight creeped up … Read more

Hackney comprehensive school eliminates bullying by banning football at breaktime

Hackney comprehensive school eliminates bullying by banning football at breaktime and introducing chess clubs, poetry recitals and quizzes instead Hackney New School, in London, has banned games like football during breaks Instead pupils at the secondary school take part in quizzes and poetry recitals Head teacher says there have only been five reports of bullying … Read more

Plague of plastic marring Hackney Marshes beauty spot shows why Britain needs a spring clean 

The reality of plastic pollution was horrifically clear when this river overflowed. Trees and bushes along its banks were draped with ragged blue plastic bags. The pollution is tainting a pocket of nature in east London, a haven where kingfishers can be seen darting into the water, bream come to spawn and black poplars, Britain’s … Read more

Met Police raids illegal rave on a canal barge in Hackney

Moment police raid illegal rave on boat in north London and arrest organiser who has already been fined £10,000 for similar lockdown bash – as officers in North Yorkshire catch reveller hiding in the ATTIC at party North Yorkshire Police raided an illegal house party in Scarborough after reports One reveller was spotted by police … Read more

Hackney mayor tells ultra-Orthodox Jews to stop holding big weddings

The Mayor of Hackney has called on Orthodox Jews to stop holding massive weddings after a string of events breaking lockdown rules emerged. Police broke up a 150-strong gathering in Stamford Hill, north London, at a strict Orthodox Charedi Jewish school last Thursday. Guests fled from the wedding held at Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School … Read more

Hackney mayor says ultra-Orthodox Jews must stop holding massive weddings

The Mayor of Hackney has called on Orthodox Jews to stop holding massive weddings after a string of events breaking lockdown rules emerged. Police broke up a 150-strong gathering in Stamford Hill, north London, at a strict Orthodox Charedi Jewish school last Thursday. Guests fled from the wedding held at Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School … Read more

Car ploughs into pedestrians in Hackney leaving ‘several people with injuries’ 

Car ploughs into pedestrians in Hackney leaving ‘several people with serious injuries’ By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 10:31 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 10:32 GMT, 11 December 2020 A car has reportedly ploughed into pedestrians in Hackney, East London, leaving several injured. This is a breaking news story. More to follow…  Share or … Read more

Suspects charged with attacking Hackney police appear at court

Three of the four people charged with attacking two police officers in Hackney have appeared in court. Marvin Henderson, 34, Jordan Thomas, 20, and Paul Kabemba, 33, from Hackney, East London, appeared at Thames Magistrates Court on Friday. They were arrested after a video of the male and female officer being attacked was widely shared on … Read more

Three men and boy, 13, to face court charged with attacking police in Hackney

Three men and a 13-year-old boy are charged with assaulting two police officers after PC was filmed being kicked and pinned on the ground as passerby posed for selfies Two officers suffered minor injuries following the attack in Hackney, east London It drew widespread condemnation from police chiefs and the Home Secretary  Jordan Thomas, 20, … Read more

Shocking footage shows Hackney police officer wrestle with suspect as passersby take selfies

Shocking scenes as passersby attack policeman and pose for selfies next to him as he wrestles with suspect in London street Police officer and suspect wrestle on the ground as passersby pose for a selfie  Man arrives with baseball bat before officer appeared to be punched in the head Chief Superintendent Roy Smith described it … Read more