Hackney Christmas bin collection changes and tree recycling
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out how to recycle your real Christmas tree for free or via collection services.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out how to recycle your real Christmas tree for free or via collection services.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Short Road Pizza, born in Bethnal Green during the 2020 lockdown, has been crowned National Pizza of the Year 2025. Discover the story and flavours behind this community-focused winner.
Peter John, 59, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 15 years for murdering his brother Miller John in a brutal attack in their Hackney home. Read the full story.
Raynolph Asante found guilty of murdering 20-year-old Jason Romeo on a Hackney street. The Old Bailey trial heard the fatal stabbing followed a dispute over a girl. Read the full story.
Hackney Council tries to calm fears for iconic MOTH Club as 30,000 oppose flats plan. Mayor gives assurances, but Music Venue Trust warns safeguards are not guaranteed. Read the latest.
Hackney Council has approved a new 'child-centred and anti-racist' education strategy to tackle disproportionate exclusions of Black and SEND pupils. Learn what the plan entails.
Discover Short Road Pizza's unique Romana-style with Chicago thin crust at London pubs. Founder Ugo's homage to his grandfather creates zero-flop, flavour-packed pies. Find out what to order.
Baxter's Court in Hackney, a beloved local pub, has reopened just a month after its closure by Wetherspoons. The DC Lion pub operator has taken over, promising a new chapter for the community hub.
The sister of vulnerable Hackney man Jason Scarfe, missing since November, makes an emotional plea for his safe return as her only Christmas wish. Police reissue appeal.
Discover why Hackney's De Beauvoir Town has been named a top place to live. Residents reveal the secrets of its peaceful canalside charm and vibrant community spirit.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
New York-inspired pizzeria Alley Cats is opening a new two-floor restaurant on Portobello Road in February 2026, featuring a slice hatch and outdoor terrace. Discover the latest addition to London's pizza scene.
Discover how London businesses are rewarding kindness this Christmas. From toy-for-pizza swaps to coat donations, find out how you can help those in need.
Yard Sale Pizza collaborates with Quality Chop House for a festive Mince Pie pizza special, available until 6 January 2026. Discover this unique London food collaboration.
Yard Sale Pizza teams with Quality Chop House for a festive Mince Pie pizza special, featuring beef mince & mustard dressing. Available at all locations until 6th January 2026.
UK pizza market faces pressure as Gen Z embraces fried chicken. Domino's CEO departure signals market shift while chicken chains expand aggressively. Read the full analysis.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Doughnation London launches a festive Turkey Cranberry Feast pizza with gravy dipping sauce. Available from 3rd November, this Covent Garden special is a must-try.
Discover Equal Parts on Hackney Road, a 5-star cocktail bar with atmospheric Edward Hopper-inspired decor and exceptional equal-measure drinks. Read our review.
Multiple London councils hit by a significant cyber attack, forcing IT shutdowns and critical threat level escalation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Domino's Pizza Group CEO Andrew Rennie departs after two years following tensions over his fried chicken expansion strategy. The company insists pizza remains core business.
Liz Johnson Artur's new book PDA immortalises the inclusive spirit of Hackney's legendary queer club night through intimate photography capturing freedom and self-expression.
A new Mayfair pizzeria is causing a stir with five-hour queues. One diner spent £70 to see if the hype is justified. Discover his verdict on the pizza, prices, and whether it's worth the wait.
The family of Jason Scarfe, 56, are desperately concerned for his health as freezing temperatures hit London. Police urge anyone with information to call 101.
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
Our review of Pizza Express's bold new Christmas menu. The cola-glazed ham hock pizza is a surprising triumph, but not every festive gamble pays off. Discover the hits and misses.