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Lifestyle & Food · LondonSelena Gomez spends weekend in rose-petal suite at London hotel
Selena Gomez and husband Benny Blanco spent the weekend in a rose-petal-covered suite at a London hotel. The stay was arranged by Blanco, who travelled from the US to visit Gomez while she filmed the sixth series of Only Murders in the Building in Shoreditch. The couple married in September 2025.
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Property & Planning · HackneyBoxpark Shoreditch retains licence after noise review by Hackney Council
Hackney Council’s licensing sub-committee ruled on 28 July that Boxpark in Shoreditch can continue playing live music at night, despite complaints from ten residents. The decision requires the venue to hold quarterly community meetings and operate a 24/7 noise helpline, but stops short of revoking its licence.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyFire destroys Hackney Road rooftop terrace, cause still unclear
A fire on Hackney Road in Hackney destroyed a rooftop terrace and half the roof of a building on 3 August 2026. London Fire Brigade attended the scene at 7:53am, bringing the fire under control by 8:47am. No injuries were reported, but the cause remains undetermined.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyFire on Hackney Road displaces residents and closes road between Shoreditch and Cremer Street
A fire at a shop with flats above on Hackney Road, Hackney, on 3 August 2026 forced evacuations and closed the road between Shoreditch High Street and Cremer Street. Forty firefighters attended, and no injuries were reported.
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Culture & Arts · LondonPokémon Go anniversary pop-up draws hundreds to Shoreditch
A pop-up event in Shoreditch celebrated Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary, attracting hundreds of fans. Attendees shared how the franchise fosters community, nostalgia, and even mental health benefits, while rare cards fetch millions at auction.
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Lifestyle & Food · HackneyUmbrella Workshop named London’s top cocktail bar in Time Out 2026 list
Umbrella Workshop, a hidden 12-seater cocktail bar in Shoreditch, has been ranked London’s best by Time Out. The bar, known for inventive drinks like a martini with fish sauce, operates from a converted 19th-century workshop and supplies cocktails to nearby venues.
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Lifestyle & Food · HackneyHannah Carson’s Small Talks events help Londoners practise small talk
Hannah Carson created Small Talks after struggling with social anxiety post-pandemic. The events, held at the Commercial Tavern in Shoreditch, use games and guest speakers to help attendees practise conversation skills. Three sessions have taken place since April 2026.
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