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As the government announces that schools should have the right to ban the Muslim veil,. Visits a Hackney primary school that is proving the importance of keeping the faith. The battle for more space has been a long one. After six years of faltering negotiations, last month the council agreed to re-start talks over the purchase of new premises on Belfast Road, behind the existing Stoke Newington site.

Campaign to be launched this. But is it good use of. A public relations blitz will be launched tomorrow to mark the 100 day countdown to the introduction of the ban on July 1. Businesses in the borough will be sent posters and leaflets warning that smoking will be illegal in all enclosed public spaces.

Gangs exploiting children for drug deals. London Fields disposable BBQ ban gets mixed reactions. Man charged with murder over Homerton stabbing as victim identified. Great Apes actor Bryan Dick talks to the Hackney Post about playing a chimp, training in ballet, and starring opposite Russell Crowe.