“Christmas all year round” is how the man behind the plans describes the oldest museum of its kind in the UK. Alan Powers – chair of the Pollock’s Toy Museum Trust – tells the tale of Benjamin Pollock ...

A Dalston convenience store owner has been convicted and fined for selling a knife to a minor. Muhammed Syed, owner of Madina Pound Plus on Kingsland High Street, pleaded guilty to selling a knife to ...

Sir Sadiq Khan was challenged to take action on marketing that encourages car use and other behaviour that contradicts his goal of making London a net zero city. But the mayor said any ban would need ...

A review into the complaints and safeguarding procedures at Mossbourne Academy Schools has found they are ‘generally fit for purpose’ but suggests a number of changes the group could make to improve ...

Pollution levels had also remained “stubborn,” especially at key junctions such as Pembury Circus, though the council expects this to fall “dramatically” once roadworks are completed. Particulate ...

A catering company is running a ‘turkey trot’ to ensure everyone can have a Christmas dinner this year – and is even giving away free meals to those in need. Humdingers will be delivering pre-prepared ...

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has been told to launch a full investigation into claims its officials encouraged developers to “dig a trench” in order to boost figures for affordable housing ...

Between September 2024 and August 2025, Homerton began cancer treatment for 84 per cent of patients within 62 days, falling just short of the NHS’ target of 85 per cent and surpassing the national ...

The Mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital, and a report outlines how such a tax could ...

Hackney Night Shelter is raising money to continue their vital work with a stacked bill of festive events. For 25 years the charity has been providing not only emergency shelter and hot meals but ...

Legendary restaurant Jones & Sons is closing its doors after 13 years. The restaurant at Gillett Street has become a mainstay of the Dalston culinary scene, even appearing in the 2019 Stephen Graham ...