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‘Heroine of Hackney’ Pauline Pearce sings for Simon Cowell

‘Heroine of Hackney’ Pauline Pearce, who hit the headlines after she was captured on film berating yobs during the London riots, has turned her attention to an altogether scarier character – she’s attempting to wow Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent. ...

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Kanye West fans left out in the cold at Shoreditch video screening

Crowds that gathered to catch a glimpse of Kayne West in Shoreditch yesterday afternoon (Feb 9) had to make do with a film projection of the star instead. ...

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Homerton woman campaigns against Congolese president

A Hackney woman, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but moved to London as a child with her family, is trying to awareness of the plight faced by people in her African homeland. ...

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The City Academy, Hackney is outstanding, says Ofsted

City Academy, Hackney, has been given top marks by school inspectors, who said high expectations were enhancing students’ life chances there. ...

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The City Academy, Hackney is outstanding, says Ofsted

City Academy, Hackney, has been given top marks by school inspectors, who said high expectations were enhancing students’ life chances there. ...

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Hackney man runs Brighton Half Marathon dressed as a toilet

A man from London Fields is running the Brighton Half Marathon dressed as a toilet next Sunday (February 19). ...

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Shoreditch gay pub joins in promotion of HIV testing

Get tested at the Joiners Arms on Saturday ...

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Train delays at Hackney Downs Station

Rail commuters suffered delays into and out of Liverpool Street Station earlier today (Wednesday) after problems with overhead lines just outside Hackney Downs Station. ...

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Crunchtime for Hackney actor and BAFTA hopeful Adam Deacon

As the big day approaches, the Anuvahood star talks to the Gazette about his views on youth cinema ...

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Olympics build on Leyton Marsh gets green light despite protest

Olympic bosses have won the right to build a giant basketball hall on Leyton Marshes despite widespread protest from park users and Upper Clapton residents. ...

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Robotic dancer Tolu wins Hackney youth talent show, Alter Ego

A robotic dancer was the star of the show on Friday night as crowds packed into the Hackney Empire to see the best youth talent Hackney has to offer. ...

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Council tax hell for Hackney photographer

A man the town hall claimed owed more than ...

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Cold snap misery: hundreds of Hackney residents left with no heating

The cold snap is causing misery for hundreds of Hackney residents who have been left without heating, including a severely asthmatic man whose condition is aggravated by the cold. ...

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DJ Trevor Nelson would have “chopped his hands off” for ticket to Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

Jesse J, Professor Green and Lana Del Rey were just some of the new acts announced last week for a live festival on Hackney Marshes this summer to rival Glastonbury. ...

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Turnpike Lane murder victim from Hackney

A 32-year-old man from Hackney died in the street after two gunmen opened fire on a car he was sitting in last Wednesday afternoon (February 1). ...

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Missing dementia sufferer found safe and well 80 miles from home

A man suffering from dementia who police were concerned about was found 80 miles from his home safe and well last week. ...

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Children’s Minister Tim Loughton visits Sebright primary to see City Year team in action

Children’s Minister Tim Loughton is the latest government bod to visit Hackney, to see with his own eyes the difference City Year is making to schools here. ...

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