TOP STORY

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 London fire engines in the borough over the last two years, The Hackney Post can reveal. Read more »

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.

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JEWISH patients at Homerton Hospital will be allowed to give verbal consent to medical procedures when their religion forbids them to sign their names.

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SPORT RESULTS

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.

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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.

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 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

Thursday, 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  

Get lost in the delightful array of traditional folk dance and music from Europe, Africa, South America and the Caribbean presented by Hornsey Ataturk School at the Hackney Empire. Show starts at 6pm, tickets are £5.  

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 Hackney Museum and entry is free, opening times are 9:30-5:30. 

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

TODAY’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 »