Hackney
Coverage of Hackney in the Nexus archive.
- Teenager, 16, is charged with Hackney murder of 15-year-old boy after revellers fled Bank Holiday house party in panic
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Hackney following a Bank Holiday house party that caused panic among attendees. The incident occurred after revellers fled the event.
- ‘Everything I do has climate at its centre’: Hackney’s first Green mayor gets to work
Zoë Garbett, Hackney's first Green Party mayor, has taken office in a borough marked by diversity and deprivation. The Green Party achieved significant electoral success, winning over 500 seats, five councils, and two mayoralties in the recent local elections.
- Teen mobs threaten violence amid 36C heatwave: Fears over half term 'linkup' in Southend after chaos erupted in Brighton, Hackney and Clapham over bank holiday weekend
Teen mobs are threatening violence amid a 36C heatwave in the UK, with fears of a 'linkup' in Southend following chaotic incidents in Brighton, Hackney, and Clapham over the bank holiday weekend. Authorities are concerned about escalating tensions during the half-term period.
- ‘I’ll talk to work on Monday’: what happens when a ‘paper candidate’ actually wins
Tyrone Scott, a Green party candidate, won an unexpected election in Hackney, despite being considered a 'paper candidate'. The Green party handlers apologized to him and offered support. Scott wants to help rebuild 'community cohesion' in the area.
- Two men charged over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London
Two men, Adam Bedoui and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment over alleged antisemitic TikTok videos filmed in north London. The incident occurred on Clapton Common, involving a group of men allegedly harassing members of the Jewish community. Five men were arrested in Hackney after the incident.
- Greens close in on Labour's Hackney bastion and make big gains in Andy Burnham's Manchester patch
The Green Party is gaining ground in Labour's Hackney stronghold and making significant gains in Manchester, an area associated with Andy Burnham. This shift indicates a potential change in political dynamics. The Greens' progress may impact future elections.
- Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard
The Green party is gaining support in London, posing a threat to Labour, particularly in inner boroughs such as Camden and Hackney. The Greens may take control of councils like Hackney and become the largest party. Labour strongholds like Lambeth and Lewisham are also under pressure.
- London Greens vow to BAN meat and dairy ads, boost pro-Palestine protests and help illegal immigrants access services... as they prepare to seize control from Labour in Hackney
The London Greens have vowed to ban meat and dairy ads, boost pro-Palestine protests, and help illegal immigrants access services as they prepare to seize control from Labour in Hackney. This move is part of their preparation to take control from the Labour party. The plans include aiding undocumented migrants in accessing services.
- Inside Health
James visits Hackney to report on low vaccination rates. Hackney has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. The visit aims to shed light on the health concerns.