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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil Oct 23

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain from 10am to 9pm today

This may lead to some disruption to travel so check your planned route before you set off

Met Office Verified account @metoffice Oct 22

Storm Austen brings a wet and very windy start to Friday across the UK ⚠️

Disruption to travel is likely, with potentially damaging winds in places, particularly across the southwest.

Keep up to date with the latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil Oct 15

Please be advised that motorists are advised to avoid Lea Bridge Road (E5) this evening, due to a road traffic accident.

Hackney Council @hackneycouncil Oct 6

Morning Lane is closed between Wick Road and Pondsford Road due to a road traffic collision.

Please avoid the area and check your route before you travel.

Hackney Council @hackneycouncil Aug 3

A fire which broke out at a shop on Hackney Road this morning is now under control.

Please continue to avoid the area where possible as some road closures will stay in place while crews continue their work.

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www.london-fire.gov.uk Fire at shop with flats above - Hackney Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a shop with flats above on Hackney Road in Hackney.

London Fire Brigade @LondonFire Aug 3

Firefighters have worked quickly to bring the fire in #Hackney under control.

Crews will remain on scene this morning damping down hot spots - please continue to avoid the area where possible due to road closures london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2026…

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Hackney Council @hackneycouncil Jul 14

A statement from Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, following yesterday’s tragic murder on Downs Park Road on 13 July 2026.

Anyone with information should contact the police by calling 101 quoting reference 4139/13JUL, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.

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A Hackney Council branded image with the text: Statement following the tragic murder on Downs Park Road. We were shocked and saddened to learn about the tragic murder of a man in Hackney yesterday afternoon. Our thoughts go to the family and friends of the victim. We know that our residents will be worried and upset and we are offering our support to those affected by this incident. Our teams are ready to provide assistance to the police in their investigation as needed. Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney