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Man, 47, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following two crossbow attacks in Shoreditch
The suspect is in custody in east London after a woman was shot in the head and a man was hit in the neck in separate assaults
Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73
Singer-songwriter Steve Harley has passed away aged 73 after a battle with cancer, his family has announced.
Is it called Big Ben or Elizabeth Tower? A brief history
Big Ben or the Elizabeth Tower? Here's a quick run down on the history of the iconic London landmark.
London women 'biohacking' dogs with £1,800 vegan diet
A south London women has claimed her dogs are in perfect health following her 'biohacking' with a vegan diet.
Politicians call on Labour to reinstate Diane Abbott at packed show of support in Hackney
Hundreds of people turned out last night following the racist abuse suffered by the long-serving MP
Urgent investigation to find Shoreditch crossbow attacker
Police have launched an "urgent" investigation after two people were injured in crossbow attacks just a few streets apart in Shoreditch.
Londoner with HIV who caught mpox was left unable to eat
A Londoner with HIV who caught mpox has described the "unbearably painful experience" as the disease left him unable to eat or drink.
Grim 42 hours in London with two stabbed and another injured
A grim 42 hours in London has seen two people stabbed and another person injured after a suspected crossbow attack.
Shoreditch crossbow attacks: Woman 'could have died' in shooting
A woman was told she was lucky to be alive after she was shot in the back of the head with a crossbow.
First electric charger in Hackney’s ‘country-leading rollout’ installed in Hoxton
Follingham Court is the first place to benefit from the Town Hall's partnership with energy firm Zest
Teen jailed for murder of Renell Charles in Walthamstow
A “remorseless” teenager has been jailed after he brutally stabbed a 16-year-old boy to death while he was waiting for a bus in Walthamstow.
Man injured after suspected crossbow attack in Shoreditch
A man has been injured by a suspected crossbow dart in Arnold Circus, Shoreditch, just ten days after a woman was struck in the same place.
How much 2024 Council Tax will rise in every London borough
Council Tax is set to increase in every London borough from April 2024, find out how much it will rise in your borough.
Gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows after above-average year for Hackney’s schools
'In some areas, children in Hackney perform the best in class nationally,' says council's education director
Shoplifter who terrorised Oliver Bonas and Boots is jailed
A shoplifting ‘menace’ who has been jailed and banned from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.
James Corden jokes UK fans are thieves on Seth Meyers show
Whilst on Late Night with Seth Meyers, James Corden was interrupted by fans from the UK
Man jailed after he flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse girl
A man who flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse a six-year-old girl has been jailed.
Kings Cross Tube attack leaves woman with broken jaw
Kings Cross attack by man leaves woman with broken jaw
Peabody accused of ‘social cleansing’ as key workers face nine per cent rent hike
'Why are key worker rents linked to the market and not wages?' asks local teacher at packed tenants' meeting
RSPCA East London and Havering branch in 50 cats campaign
A branch of the RSPCA in east London is on a mission to give 50 cats a second chance at life and has appealed to animal lovers for help.