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Not a fluke - Richie Wellens proud of Leyton Orient as they reach play-off final

1 day ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Neil Metcalfe

The Londoners prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing semi-final with Stockport County ended 1-1 on the night at Edgeley Park and 3-3 on aggregate. Orient, who will now play Charlton Athletic or Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley, are potentially just one game away from returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. Wellens said: “We’ve been absolutely outstanding. We had to give a little bit of everything.
How to keep your grass healthy with this expert advice | Hackney Gazette

2 days ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Want to keep your grass healthy? See what advice these garden experts have to share so you can have the perfect lawn all year round.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

3 days ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

3 days ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly occurred at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he was charged after attending a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.
Thomas & Friends to mark 80th anniversary with 'never-before-seen' episode

1 week ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Carlo Simone

A unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released on YouTube (Image: Mattel) An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property. The character of Thomas the Tank Engine originated from the series of British children's books The Railway Series, which was first published back in 1945 by Wilbert Awdry.
Hackney man who stabbed teen in chest with machete jailed for manslaughter

2 weeks ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Olivia Carter

Rio Lue of Pembury Road, Hackney has been sentenced for manslaughter in connection to the stabbing in Hackney Road, E2 (Image: Metropolitan Police) A young man has been sentenced for the fatal stabbing of a teenager in east London. Rio Lue, 18, of Pembury Road, Hackney appeared at Wood Green Crown Court today (May 2) for sentencing in connection to the death of Nathan Bawuah. Nathan, 17, was fatally knifed shortly before 11pm in Hackney Road, E2 on February 17, 2024.
Hackney children make beeline to help pollinating insects

2 weeks ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Mike Brooke

11 1/1 Schoolchildren have joined a global project to save bees and other pollinating insects and protect the natural world by linking two schools in Hackney and in Uganda. Pupils at Homerton’s Kingsmead Primary have been busy as bees with their Hackney Buzzline twinning with Kampala’s New Brain School.
The primary schools offering free breakfast clubs in government-backed trial

2 weeks ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Josef Steen

Three Hackney primaries are hosting breakfast clubs until July as part of the government’s new pilot programme for 750 schools across the country. Thomas Fairchild Community School, Grasmere Primary School and Nightingale Primary School are providing 30 minutes of state-funded breakfast time for pupils before the start of the school day.
Bride dubbed 'trashy' by strangers for wearing black bra on big day

3 weeks ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

Basak and Goksu on their wedding day where the bride was trolled over what she wore (Image: SWNS) A bride was accused of being "trashy" by trolls for wearing a black bra with her cream wedding dress on her big day. Basak, 33, opted for a bustier maxi dress with Gucci leather pumps during an intimate civil ceremony in front of 15 guests on March 29 at Hackney Town Hall.
Hackney Council shuts 4 primary schools as pupil numbers fall

3 weeks ago | hackneygazette.co.uk | Robert Collins

Hackney Council has confirmed it will close Hackney.St Dominic's Catholic Primary School, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Oldhill Community School and Sir Thomas Abney Primary School. Photo: LDRS Hackney Council has confirmed it will close four primary schools due to falling pupil numbers and mounting deficits.