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FIREMAN SLAM - CREWS BLASTED FOR ‘DANGEROUS DRIVING’
HACKNEY firemen are feeling the heat after a road safety campaign group slammed their irresponsible driving.
More than 60 people have been injured in crashes involving
HACKNEY superstar Leona Lewis is more than just a pretty face. The X Factor babe showed her caring side when she visited Aids orphanages in South Africa to raise awareness for Sport Relief last week.
JEWISH patients at
SPORT RESULTS
SPURS KNOCKED OUT
SPURS suffered penalty shoot out heartbreak in Eindhoven last night despite beating PSV 1-0 after extra time. Jermaine Jenas had the chance to win the tie but saw his penalty saved before Pascal Chimbonda rolled his sudden death effort wide.
Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes was the home side’s hero, brilliantly tipping Steed Malbranque’s volley over the bar in the final minute of extra time before stopping Jenas’ spot kick.
The result effectively ends Spurs season, with the club safely in mid table in the Premiership and the Carling Cup already in the bag.
ORIENT BACK ON COURSE
LEYTON ORIENT go into Saturday’s London derby against Millwall hoping to string a couple of good results together following a convincing home win over Swindon on Tuesday.
The O’s had lost three consecutive home games before the Swindon match, making any hopes of reaching the playoffs seem futile. But they are now right back in the hunt, just two points off Southend in sixth.
GRIFFIN’S SKIPPER CAUTIOUS AS CLUB CLOSE ON TITLE
Hackney RFC captain Matt Clemens-Lary has warned his teammates against complacency after victory at the weekend left the club just one win away from clinching the Herts/Middlesex 3 North championship.
The Griffins’ 48-0 win over Southgate leaves them in pole position to claim the title with just two league matches remaining. Read more »
LISTINGS
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKThursday, March 13
Last chance to get into ‘The Fighting Spirit’ and catch the story of four boxers from Ghana and their journey fighting for big cash prizes in Europe and America, at Dalston’s Rio Cinema.
Friday, March 14
Why not kick off your weekend with Fridays at Marie Lloyd Bar by attending their after work party every Friday in Hackney Central. The festivities begin at 8:15 and entry is free.
Saturday, March 15
With a mix of comedy and late night dancing the Comedy Café is perfect for Saturday night. Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 9pm and then dancing ‘til 1am, all for £15.
Sunday, March 16
Monday, March 17
Detoxify with ‘Water Workout’ at Hackney’s Britannia Leisure Centre, an invigorating exercise class that allows you to move without excess pressure on the joints. Class starts at 10am.
Tuesday, March 18
Discover the World on Your Doorstep with an exhibition about the history of immigration to Hackney over the past 1000 years brought to life with interviews. The exhibition is at
Wednesday, March 19
Experience live jazz with the Vestry Virgins Jazz Quartet at Chats Palace Arts Centre. All welcome to the Bar Jam session after the set, show starts at 8pm.
BIZARRE
NO PAPIER-MÂCHÉ FOR NEWSPAPER HOUSETODAY’S newspapers are tomorrow’s fish and chip wrapping, but last weekend they became comething more permanent - a 12-foot house.
It took sculptor Sumer Erek seven days, hundreds of volunteers and 120,000 newspapers to complete Newspaper House - thought to be the only building in the country made entirely from daily rags.
Battered
The art installation was unveiled in Gillet Square, Dalston, on Saturday - only to face a battering by gale-force winds and torrential rain over the weekend. Read more »
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News
KNIFE VICTIM IN 60-METRE DEATH CRAWLA KNIFE attack victim left a trail of blood as he dragged himself 60 metres before dying on a quiet Stoke Newington street, The Hackney Post has learned. Neighbours... Read more »
SWANS STUNNED AND COOKED - TRAVELLERS MAY HAVE ELECTROCUTED ROYAL BIRDS BEFORE EATING THEMCAR batteries may have been used to stun wild swans on the River Lea before campers slaughtered, cooked and ate them. Angler David Gibson, 42, discovered the stripped... Read more »
DISABLED CHILDREN FACE EVICTIONA BATTLE between a Jewish school and a park users group could rumble on indefinitely, campaigners fear. Side by Side, a school for special needs children... Read more »
Sport
SPURS KNOCKED OUTSPURS suffered penalty shoot out heartbreak in Eindhoven last night despite beating PSV 1-0 after extra time. Jermaine Jenas had the chance to win the tie but saw... Read more »
Business
BARTON’S BUDGET UPDATEFrom booze tax to hiked-up property prices: how will the new Budget affect Hackney? Business Editor LUCY BARTON gives the latest round-up and predicts what will... Read more »
Arts
CREATIVE VENUE OPENS IN DALSTONIN THE heart of Dalston, tucked away from the traffic coursing through Kingsland Road, two silver doors are sprayed with the golden words- ‘Passing Clouds’. To... Read more »
Features
NUTS ABOUT FAIR TRADEMAKANDIANFING Keita used to walk for two hours a day to and from school under the scorching West African sun. But for every child who was lucky enough to make the... Read more »
INTERVIEW: CHAMP COOK DONS HIS BOXING GLOVESJAMES Cook is clearly not used to sitting still, as he shifts in his seat, fiddling with a paper clip in one hand while adjusting his watch with the other. The former... Read more »




