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David Lammy MP

David Lammy MP has been representing Hackney’s Woodberry Down and Brownswood wards since July 2024

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Clive Rowe

Meet the man behind the dress – and in the director’s seat – at Hackney Empire’s panto

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Richard Yeboah

How has gentrification shaped Hackney? Richard Yeboah finds out.

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Dame Meg Hillier MP

Dame Meg Hillier, the Labour MP (Co-op) for Hackney South and Shoreditch, talks about why she entered politics.

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Ohara Davies

Boxer Ohara Davies talks about how boxing turned his life around.

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Gregory Logan

The headteacher of Daubeney Primary School talks about improving outcomes for Black children and why representation matters.

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Anna Unwin

Want to access good quality culture with your baby? Find out more about Baby Broadway from its founder, Anna Unwin.

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Diane Abbott MP

Meet Diane Abbott, who has been the Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since 11 June 1987.

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Mrs B

Celebrating the life of centenarian Mrs Angela Bergonzi, also known as Mrs B.

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Jermain Jackman

In just three decades Jermain Jackman has journeyed from winning ‘The Voice’ to becoming CEO of Rising Tide.

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Philomena Mongan

Philomena Mongan, who is the London Gypsy Traveller community officer, explains why she settled in Hackney.

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