Young mum Kennedi killed by boyfriend in car attack

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young mum Kennedi was strangled by her cannabis-addict boyfriend in a brutal car killing in Hackney, sparking outrage and calls for justice. In a horrific eight-minute assault, Gogoa Tape, 28, killed charity worker Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche by throttling

Hackney offers meals & fun for kids this summer

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is running a holiday programme with free meals and activities for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. The nonprofit The National Lottery has awarded Hackney School of Food funds for family-friendly events.

Hackney to cut E-bike fares & fine bad parking

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council plans to reduce e-bike fares and fine cycle hire firms £80 per bike for dangerously parked rides to improve safety on east London streets. In order to make renting electric bikes more accessible for locals,

Hackney Council criticised over school behaviour rules

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces warnings over school behaviour policies deemed damaging and allegedly racist, prompting scrutiny from community leaders and experts. Hackney-based education and wellness organizations informed their local council Wednesday night that they were “sickened” with the

Hackney Councillor criticises ‘rotten’ Labour post‑Abbott

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney councillor brands the Labour Party “rotten” following Diane Abbott’s suspension, triggering sharp local criticism and sparking political backlash. Abbott lost the Labour whip yesterday for the second time in two years. Abbott has been the representative

Hackney faces legal heat over trans-inclusive pride flag

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces accusations of legal violation after flying a trans-inclusive Pride flag outside its town hall, drawing mixed reactions from the public. Since summer 2020, Hackney London Borough Council has raised the Pride flag in February

Hackney faces strain, Mayor pledges resilience

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor says the borough is tackling financial pressures head-on amid mounting concerns over the perilous state of local government finances in England. According to a new analysis released on Wednesday, central government plans to support local

Restored 1792 Hackney home on sale for £2.1 million

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A meticulously restored Georgian house dating back to 1792 in Hackney has been listed for sale at £2.1 million, highlighting its rare period features. For the prospective purchasers of this meticulously restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on