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The new Speaker of Hackney, Cllr Michael Desmond. - Credit: Hackney council Hackney welcomes the return of Cllr Michael Desmond as the borough s latest civic representative. Cllr Kam Adams stepped down from the role he held for two years after Cllr Desmond was elected as Speaker of Hackney for a second time at the council s annual general meeting on April 27. Cllr Desmond was last elected as speaker in 2013 and has lived in Hackney for nearly 35 years. The Hackney Downs Ward councillor s top priorities for the coming year are fundraising for and promoting the aims of his two chosen charities, St Joseph s Hospice and Hackney Empire. ....
Super Grows Hair and Accessories shop in the Narroway on Mare Street. - Credit: Holly Chant Some Hackney residents like forager and legend Jonathan Cook, more commonly known as John The Poacher, took advantage of the recent lifting of some Covid restrictions by visiting a local pub. John, who lives near Springfield Gardens in Upper Clapton and has lived in Hackney for 38 years, said: “I thought I would drop in and have a pint at [Hackney Tap]. It’s nice to have a pint that’s on draught rather than having to have it out of bottles or cans.” Jonathan Cook, known as John The Poacher, stopped by the newly opened Hackney Top to have a pint. ....
Hackney Speaker launches 5k walk to raise money for foodbanks Hackney Speaker, Councillor Kam Adams. Pic: Nick David The Speaker of Hackney, Kam Adams has launched a 5km fundraiser walk to support the borough’s foodbanks, which have been under pressure during the pandemic. The 5km walk, organised by Adams in collaboration with Hackney Foodbanks group, will take place virtually between May 10 and 17 with participants taking part in their homes or in an area of the borough, such as parks. A Hackney Council spokesperson told ELL: “Demand on Hackney Foodbank has increased from 8,106 people given help in 2019, to over 19,400 people in 2020, so they need our support now more than ever.” ....
Xindi Wei Hackney speaker Cllr Kam Adams visited the Steam Room. - Credit: Steam Room The speaker of Hackney has called for unity amid a surge in racial attacks against the Asian community during the pandemic. Cllr Kam Adams (Hoxton East and Shoreditch, Lab) spoke at an exhibition showcasing East and South East Asian (ESEA) artists hosted by the Steam Room dry cleaners on February 26. In his talk, he welcomed the Chinese Year of the Ox, thanked the Chinese community for their contribution to “community cohesion” in Hackney and opposed racism towards ESEA people. He said: “Racism and hate crime towards this particular group is not new and they have suffered this for decades without recognition or address.” ....
Explosion heard on London estate as window and door blown out of flat in blast Residents on the Arden Estate in Hoxton have reported they heard a loud bang or explosion before 999 services rushed to the incident. Photos show a window and door blown severely damaged of a top-floor flat Updated Explosion was heard in east London by local residents and fire crews are at the scene (Image: Reece Manigan) The Daily Star s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. ....