Help football-mad London Fields boy Carter, 4, walk unaided for the first time
A football-mad youngster who can’t walk unaided needs help if he is to achieve his dream of having a kickabout with his friends.
Freedom of the borough for Islington and Holloway’s firefighters
Over three weeks have passed since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. And on Thursday, mayor of Islington Cllr Una O’Halloran announced the firefighters of Islington and Holloway Fire Stations will be receiving freedom of the borough: the highest honour the council can bestow.
Islington crime meeting called at town hall
Concerned about the moped crime epidemic in Islington? And anti-social behaviour in your street or estate?
Rainbow flag hoisted over Hackney Town Hall for Pride
The rainbow flag was raised over Hackney Town Hall for the first time ever yesterday to celebrate Pride.
Caledonian Road cafe will donate all profits to homeless shelter
A vegan café set to open in Caledonian Road will give all profits going to a homeless shelter.
Dalston pizza joint Voodoo Ray’s launches LGBT T-shirt for Pride
Pizza gurus Voodoo Ray’s and its sister venue, Dalston Superstore, have launched a limited edition Pride T-shirt.
Death Cafe founder Jon Underwood, who lived in Hackney, dies aged 44
The founder of Death Cafe, which allows strangers to gather to eat cake, drink tea and talk openly about their mortality, has died.
Dalston’s Arcola Theatre given £1.2million funding boost from Arts Council
Dalston’s Arcola Theatre will receive more than £1.2 million as part of the Arts Council National Portfolio.
