Thames Water was privatised in 1989 with no debt. Since then it’s racked up £14.7 billion in debt at the same time as paying out £10.4 billion to its shareholders. If that's not a scam, I don't know what is! #OurWaterOurWay

"I miss you my son." Legendary South African actor John Kani (King T'Chaka) tells me about discovering that Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa) spoke Xhosa and how it ended up in Black Panther. This is a beautiful story of an extraordinary talent

Another 2 bags of rubbish removed from #Wanstead / #Redbridge streets and undergrowth

Sad how many #NO2 canisters one finds on the streets of #Hackney without even looking for them #scrap #CleaningUp

From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification is out now! 📣 Thank you to all the love and support for my new book that explores the complex history of gentrification in Hackney and its controversial impact on our communities. Please continue to share, support

The response to our #NationalBloodWeek appeal has been incredible. Thank you! 🩸 Our website, app and phone lines are experiencing high demand. Please bear with us and try again later. Blood is needed every day - not just this week, but in the days and weeks ahead too. ♥️

On this week's group run we joined the WCG to prep a few planters along #Wanstead #highstreet for geraniums planting soon.

📢 Broadmead Road Bridge public info session 30 June, 6pm, Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG Hear updates - engineering works undertaken to stabilise the structure - next steps We share your frustration that the bridge remains closed. Be assured this work is a huge priority for us.

Last night we spent some time tidying up the WCG plots between the #George&Dragon & #Wanstead Station. #Redbridge #Council - a couple of bags awaiting your collection outside the station

Why did I have to pick the hottest day of the year to run a marathon? 🙈🥵 Great atmosphere & crew from #SikhsInTheCity as always #SummerSamosa

Give the people what they want

#MISSING #MissingPerson #HACKNEY | Have you seen Bilal? He is missing from his home in Hackney, E8 since 3pm 29/06. He is still believed to be wearing clothing pictured in 2nd image. ☎️ Any information please call police quoting CAD 6359-29JUN25.

The world has gone crazy.

Have a look at what we got up to last night joining WCG at the #corner house goodgym.org/v3/reports/tri…

Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  What a load of hogwash! Traffic was not properly monitored on sacrificed residential roads. No base line, no counting of slow moving traffic & no accepted definition of “nearby roads”. Those predicted “slivers of hell” are now a reality for many poorer people. Social Environmental Justice

Achilles International has organised a #LearnToGuide #Workshop this Saturday 2/8 : goodgym.org/v3/sessions/le…

Missing Person from Hackney Area Please contact police on 101 if you see: Mr Anicet IYAMUREMYE, 62 year old male, 5'04 tall, short black hair He habitually wears a bucket hat and leather jacket. CAD 805/01AUG25 refers

A little #plugging session round #Redbridge roundabout. Lots collected, reported and already picked up by Redbridge Council Bigger items reported as fly-tipping and being investigated.

Exciting day yesterday! Surprise visit from the rapper Not3s who supported 30 of our vulnerable families with food parcels. Big thanks to you and all our donors for joining us in our fight against food poverty. Hackney Council Young Hackney Berkeley Group Sarah J Young

Have you seen Caroline, 40, who left a mental health unit in #Hackney on 4 Aug? Described as black, 6ft 3in, with long black hair. Last seen wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit and white trainers. Please don't approach Caroline, but call 999, quoting 7586/04AUG