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Spotlight on The Goalposts League: putting community at the heart of football

Sky Sports have recently signed a five-year deal with the Women’s Super League, 90 per cent of schools now offer equal access to the sport...

Broken floodlights leave tennis players in the dark for more than a month

Half of the charity-run courts, used by 10,000 people across Hackney, are unusable at night.

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Reusable baby products and good company: Hackney Nappy Network holds group demonstration at library

The benefits of cloth nappies were the topic of discussion last Friday by parents at Hackney Central Library, where changing demonstrations, £70 council vouchers and friendly...

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Sew happy in Hackney Wick: Rachel Johnson brings creativity to the community

Energetic, eccentric, and creative, Rachel Johnson is the face of Hackney’s upcycling movement. A full-time seamstress and long-time resident, Rachel has made it her mission to bring vintage fabrics...

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Hackney faces max council tax hike for second year running 

Residents are yet to face another financial strain as council taxes rise again.

Hackney Downs church launches ‘humanitarian day’ initiative

A Hackney Downs church is providing healthcare checks, haircuts and more to the community.

Budget hosting: tips from the creator of Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake

With spring upon us, now is the perfect time to start planning for dinners in great company. Rosie Kellett gives her tips.

Springfield councillor stings 5% council tax hike

The former London-mayoral Conservative candidate criticised the council tax increase as residents battle sky-high rent

The top six lunch clubs for over 55s in Hackney

These lunch clubs offer amazing deals to help battle the cost-of-living crisis - there's not one to miss!

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