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Emma Bartholomew

Senior Reporter

Emma Bartholomew covers all the news in Hackney and Islington, from crime and politics to education, town planning and health. 

Night Overground is returning next month connecting Hackney and Islington to the wider Night Tube network.

London Live News

Strike action will hit Central and Victoria line Night Tube services...

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Alexandra Burke is headlining the Christmas lights switch-on at Stratford's East Village

London Live News

Alexandra Burke: Stratford Christmas concert cancelled over 'safety fears'

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One of the new Overground trains on the Barking to Gospel Oak route. Picture: TfL

London Live News

Potential travel disruptions in east and central north London this week

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Photos issued by Metropolitan Police of some of the 27 teenage homicides which have taken place in London so far in 2021

London Live News

Remembering London's teenage homicide victims in 2021

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Sharmake Mohamud, aged 22 from Newham, who was shot in Green Lanes,  close to the junction with West Green Road

London Live News

Sharmake Mohamud murder: Six arrested in raids over north London shooting

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Justin Bieber performs at the V Festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex in 2016

London Live News

Justin Bieber announces London dates in expanded Justice tour

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The Natural History Museum ice rink in Kensington

Days Out Guide

Where to ice skate in London this winter

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Tower Hamlets murder charges

London Live News

Trio accused of Bow Lock murder were 'associates' of victim 'Aqil' Mahdi 

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Alexandra Burke is headlining the Christmas lights switch-on at Stratford's East Village

London Live News

Hallelujah! Alexandra Burke to headline Stratford Christmas lights...

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is warning that time is running out to act on the climate emergency

Climate Emergency

Sadiq Khan warns of flood threat in east London from climate emergency

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