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Dr Shaine Mehta, local GP. - Credit: Sean Pollock Hackney has largely seen total deaths in the borough fall below the five year average for 11 weeks with some wards having had no Covid cases last week.  There were three deaths from Covid in Hackney in the week ending April 30, out of 18 deaths in total from all causes that week.   In recent weeks, there has been a decrease in Covid deaths in the borough, compared with the 30 or more people dying from the virus each week in January and eve...

Eight ways to fight air pollution from your doorstep Day 3: An invisible menace like air pollution can be a daunting adversary. How can we fight something we can’t see, touch or sometimes even notice? Pic: Sarah Glover-Smith Living in the bustling capital is not without its perks, but one drawback is the low air quality Londoners endure. The city’s constant throng of traffic and its population of just under nine million people contribute to London’s high level of air pollution, which is b...

Super Grows Hair and Accessories shop in the Narroway on Mare Street. - Credit: Holly Chant Some Hackney residents like forager and legend Jonathan Cook, more commonly known as John The Poacher, took advantage of the recent lifting of some Covid restrictions by visiting a local pub. John, who lives near Springfield Gardens in Upper Clapton and has lived in Hackney for 38 years, said: “I thought I would drop in and have a pint at [Hackney Tap]. It’s nice to have a pint that’s on draught r...

Photo by Marc Barrot via the Londonist Flickr Pool From elegant Victorian gardens to rugged woodland, London boasts an impressive variety of green spaces. Below weve included everything you should know about the best-loved parks and commons in all four corners of the capital. Cant choose between them? This self-guided weekend walk takes in four of Londons Royal Parks. Central London Green Park The verdant triangle between Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace may lack the flowerbeds and lakes boa...

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Share The TV star, who plays Richie Tozer in the show, carried his essentials in a black leather cross body bag, which boasted his initials and a rainbow on the side. Olly appeared busy tapping away on his mobile phone while waiting for the tube at Hackney Central station. Low-key: The actor, 30, cut a stylish figure in a padded black jacket, which he styled with a pair of camouflage trousers and black trainers Style: Olly was wearing a black cap and covered his face with a leopard print mask ...

Olly Alexander cuts a casually cool figure as he waits for a tube Charlotte Dean and Joanna Crawley For Mailonline © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo He is one of the stars of Channel 4s latest drama, Its A Sin. And following the news the drama is now Channel 4s most binged show ever, Olly Alexander was seen arriving at a London tube station on Wednesday morning. The actor, 30, cut a stylish figure in a padded black jacket, which he styled with a pair of camouflage tro...

By: Gideon Gottfried James Mcauley Frank Turner at the opening event in 2020.The AmericanaClash, which kicked off Americanafest 2020, raised money for the local homeless charity. Americanafest UK is just over two weeks away, Jan 26-28. For the first time itll be an all-digital event, which includes the UK Americana Awards 2021 ceremony.  Aside from planning out this unique edition, the UK Americana Music Association has been busy during the COVID cri...

83-year-old Josephine Casey was the first person in Hackney to receive a coronavirus vaccine. - Credit: Sean Pollock An 83-year-old Haggerston woman just made history as the first Hackney resident to receive a coronavirus vaccine.  Doctors, nurses, volunteers and patients cheered as Josephine Casey, 83, became the first person in the borough to receive the vaccine on December 16.  Josephine moved to the area 30 years ago and previously worked as a council housing officer. She said: “I ...

Christmas Wednesdays This year Columbia Road’s Christmas Wednesdays are back! Although they might be a little different then you are used to. Every Wednesday until December 23 Columbia Road and Ezra Street shops, restaurants and Christmas tree sellers are open from 12pm till 8pm. It might be a bit quieter than previous years, but there are plenty of independent shops with unique findings, mulled wine, mince pies and all the Christmas magic you would expect to find. Dates: December 9, 16 and 2...