A 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could become a free, biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and a sandy beach, pending Hackney Council approval. The community-led project promises a nature-first haven for locals.
A Hackney council tenant has been washing in cold water after his heating was cut off amid a long-running dispute over a pre-payment meter. Read the full story of the ongoing issues at Thaxted Court.
Hackney Council has approved the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration, a 20-year project set to deliver over 3,000 new homes, including affordable housing and new community space. Discover the plans and local reaction.
Plans for a free, naturally filtered wild swimming spot with a sandy beach in East London's Hackney could accommodate up to 1,200 swimmers daily. See the ambitious vision.
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on a London Overground train between Hackney Downs and Liverpool Street. The incident occurred on a Saturday evening in late March.
National Geographic has ranked London's urban sauna culture as the 7th best travel adventure globally for 2026. Discover the UK capital's hottest wellness trend and the rooftop spot with skyline views.
Emergency services suspend searches for missing swimmers after six people die along Australia's eastern coastline during a horror New Year period. Read the full report.
Major roadworks and closures will disrupt Hackney drivers from January 2026, with an 18-month project on Amhurst Road. Get the full list of dates and alternative routes here.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
Anthony Burton has spent 18 years seeking compensation from Hackney Council after a burglary where CCTV he paid for was broken. He vows not to give up. Read the full story.
Ryan's N16, a cherished Irish pub on Stoke Newington Church Street, has served its final pints. The community hub, open since 1994, announced its sudden closure.
A 36-year-old man faces charges after allegedly displaying white supremacist and Nazi SS tattoos at Bar Beach in Newcastle on Christmas Eve. Read the full report.
Beat the January blues with our guide to the world's best beaches for 2026, from the Caribbean to Scotland. Discover winter sun escapes and inspiring coastal getaways.
Discover why Victoria Park in East London is the ideal spot for a post-Christmas stroll. Explore its NYC Central Park feel, historic pagoda, and festive cafes for a perfect Boxing Day outing.
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
Westminster tops the list of London's funniest boroughs, with Camden and Hackney close behind. Discover where the capital's comedy scene is booming and why searches are surging.
A mysterious new street art piece featuring a reindeer has emerged in Hackney, sparking speculation it is the work of Banksy. Discover the festive find and the artist's other rumoured Christmas works.
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.
Members of local swim clubs held a poignant minute's silence at Bondi Beach before a commemorative swim, honouring the victims of the recent terror attack on the Jewish community. Discover how Sydney's iconic shore embodies resilience.
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.
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 alleged Bondi beach gunmen travelled to the southern Philippines weeks before the attack. We examine the region's history of Islamic extremism and active militant groups.
The parents of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack, share their harrowing story. Read their account of the tragedy that shocked Australia.
Sky News' podcast delves into Australia's Bondi Beach terror attack recovery, an exclusive interview with Imran Khan's sons, and the latest on Ukraine peace talks. Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim.
The Guardian invites UK travellers to share their favourite lesser-known European beach for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge. Enter by 5 January 2026.