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Homerton University Hospital, in Homerton Row where Harmoni failed to provide out of hours doctor cover on Easter Sunday.

NHS body unaccountable for extension of Harmoni contract

Doctors have slammed the NHS body which extended Hackney’s contract for out of hours (OOH) care to Harmoni, for ignoring evidence that the private company was not meeting national targets for call answering and clinical assessment.

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A man from Stamford Hill was arrested on suspicion of harassing chart star and former X-Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos

Man from Stamford Hill arrested for stalking former X-factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos

A 24-year-old man from Stamford Hill has been arrested on suspicion of stalking singer-songwriter and former X-factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos at her Hertfordshire home last Wednesday.

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This a North East view of the current scheme

Resubmission of ‘virtually unchanged’ plans for supermarket and flats in Stoke Newington sparks resident’s anger

Developers have resubmitted unpopular plans for a Sainsbury’s and flats overlooking a much-loved landmark in Stoke Newington – without making any real concessions, campaigners have claimed.

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The shirt signed by Messi

Shirts signed by Lionel Messi and Chistiano Ronaldo in auction to benefit Hackney charity

Barcelona football shirts signed by soccer legends Lionel Messi and Chistiano Ronaldo shirts are up for grabs in an online charity auction this week.

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TEDxHackney organises conference at the Arcola Theatre

The Hackney branch of the non-profit organisation TED, which is devoted to “ideas worth spreading” has organised a conference next week, focusing on how experience shapes our lives, art and potential for healing.

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Hackney Cricket Club

New Hackney club hold Southgate to a draw on debut

Hackney CC, newly formed following a merger between two local clubs, held Southgate to a draw in their debut Middlesex under-21 Development League fixture.

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Album review: Sigur Rós – Kveikur

Their trademark glacial, widescreen and delicate beauty is blown into stormier waters following the departure of multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson. The result? No lifeboats needed.

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Win £500 worth of restaurant vouchers

Everyone loves great restaurant meals together with family and friends, well how about if you had a £500 voucher card to visit whichever restaurant you wanted?!

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Alan Davies was due to perform at the Brick Lane Comedy Festival. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups

A comedy festival in east London due to feature acts including Al Murray, Alan Davies and Ed Byrne has been cancelled because of “heavy opposition from local community groups”.

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