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Residents in Hackney could get a letter from the next mayor asking for their top priorities as mayoral candidates pledged to contact them.

In Schwenksville, a home caught fire during the storms, and in Abington, windows of the top floor of a home were blown out after a lightning strike.

In Schwenksville, a home caught fire during the storms, and in Abington, windows of the top floor of a home were blown out after a lightning strike.

Hackney Unison library workers have begun their strike action protesting the "pressure" being put on them by the Hackney Councils plans…

Tube; National Express; Unison Four Tube: RMT wins limited gains – but what now? The 10-11 June strike by members of the RMT union on the London Underground has won gains on all three of the fronts it addressed. London Underground previously wanted a five-year pay deal. It shifted to offering a two-year option, and has now agreed to up it to RPI plus 1.5% in the first year (from 1%) and RPI plus 0.5% in the second.

Hackney Unison to encourage anti-cuts candidates

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Victory! Hackney childrens centres saved

Hackney childrens centres: Campaigners see through council deception

Parents fighting to save two Hackney children’s centres from closures have told politicians how “stressful” it has been combatting the plans.