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The Hackney Post: BLAIR SPEAKS FROM HACKNEY ACADEMY
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. BLAIR SPEAKS FROM HACKNEY ACADEMY. A pioneering city academy in the heart of Hackney was the venue for Tony Blair’s speech on policy reform on Monday, writes. Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney Downs hosted the event, which saw the Prime Minister stand shoulder to shoulder with Chancellor Gordon Brown on the future of public services in the next decade. The Prime Minister has had a close relationship with the school. Blair opened Mossbourne in September 2004 and used th...
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The Hackney Post Sport: 'Tapeball' Cricket back for another year
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007. Tapeball' Cricket back for another year. WITH THE Cricket World Cup well and truly underway, Hackney’s youngsters will once again get the opportunity to take part in Tapeball cricket this summer. Sees why cricket training is knocking London for six. Tapeball cricket originated on the sub-continent and uses a tennis ball strapped with tape, to make it heavier and less bouncy, and involves teams playing a shortened form of the game. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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The Hackney Post Business: Hackney businesses go ethical
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Thursday, 8 March 2007. Hackney businesses go ethical. Businesses across Hackney have taken part in a drive to guarantee a better deal for developing countries by urging consumers to change their shopping habits, writes. Fair Trade fortnight, which continues this week, has already seen big retailers such as Sainbury’s in Dalston and Tesco in Homerton selling and promoting the products. The Mother Earthm, a Stoke Newington health shop, stocks a variety of the products. One of its best selling products is ...
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The Hackney Post Sport: Orient's Disappointing draw with Oldham
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. Orient's Disappointing draw with Oldham. Leyton Orient dropped two valuable points after a late rally from promotion hunting Oldham. Despite the sending off of striker and goalscorer Gary Alexander, the Os held a 2-0 lead until Oldham came back strongly in the last 15 minutes, writes. When Oldham did beat him they found themselves denied by the woodwork. Paul Warne smashed a 25-yard pile-driver against the bar, while Leon Clarke and Craig Rocastle also hit the upright. Orient lo...
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The Hackney Post News: DALSTON THEATRE COMMEMORATION
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. RESIDENTS commemorated Dalston Theatre last weekend with three days of events under the name ‘Goodbye Cruel World’, writes. The programme had a suitable radical and alternative tone, kicking off on Friday with a vegan café and a talk on political prisoners. On Saturday, alternative grassroots news outlet Indymedia ran workshops and exhibitions along the theme of the future of Indymedia London. The Organisation for Promotion of Environmental Needs Dalston (OPEN Dalston) campaigne...
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The Hackney Post News: HACKNEY'S NO SMOKING CAMPAIGN
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007. HACKNEY'S NO SMOKING CAMPAIGN. HACKNEY council is forking out hundreds of thousands of pounds on a smoking ban enforcement and awareness campaign to be launched this week. But is it a waste of money asks. A Post investigation has found that the total cost of the council’s campaign is in excess of £230,000 for just two years. A public relations blitz will be launched tomorrow to mark the 100 day countdown to the introduction of the ban on July 1. Meanwhile, council staff will be em...
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The Hackney Post: PUB'S FUTURE UP IN SMOKE
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. PUB'S FUTURE UP IN SMOKE. AN ICONIC Haggerston pub that has been serving locals for 50 years is being forced to close due to the imminent smoking ban, the Post can reveal. The Belgrave Arms, on Queensbridge Road, will serve its last punter in June because its landlord says his business cannot sustain the ban. Daniel Bradley has sold the pub to chain Punch Taverns. The Post understands the firm is set to resell the land for development into luxury flats. Simon Clark, director of ...
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The Hackney Post Sport: ONE-ON-ONE Interview with…Jonathan Stebbins
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007. Interview with…Jonathan Stebbins. With the cricket season looming and the Cricket World Cup underway,. Catches up with Jonathan Stebbins – captain and star batsman for Hackney-based Old Fallopians. Averaging over 100 runs per innings, Australian-born Stebbins looks forward to the new season and reflects on Australia, the World Cup and life in London. You were born and raised in Sydney; how does it compare to London? What is the standard of cricket like in Hackney? I hope so. I...
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The Hackney Post Sport: London United end losing streak
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. London United end losing streak. London United broke their five-match losing streak in style with a victory over Leicester Riders for the fourth time this season, reports. After being trounced by league leaders Sheffield last Friday, United needed to get themselves back in to play-off contention. Leicester were arriving triumphant after a good win over Chester Jets, but a fine all round performance from United brought them back down to earth. The Riders proved to be resilient op...
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The Hackney Post News: BLAIR SPEAKS FROM HACKNEY ACADEMY
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007. BLAIR SPEAKS FROM HACKNEY ACADEMY. A pioneering city academy in the heart of Hackney was the venue for Tony Blair’s speech on policy reform on Monday, writes. A pioneering city academy in the heart of Hackney was the venue for Tony Blair’s speech on policy reform on Monday. Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney Downs hosted the event, which saw the Prime Minister stand shoulder to shoulder with Chancellor Gordon Brown on the future of public services in the next decade. The Pr...