Hackney News is committed to making its journalism accessible to everyone, including readers who use assistive technologies. We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
What we do
- Semantic HTML with a logical heading structure on every page.
- A “skip to content” link at the top of every page.
- Descriptive alternative text on editorial images.
- Sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds.
- Full keyboard navigability, including menus and search.
- Layouts that adapt to zoom levels and small screens.
Known limitations
Third-party embedded content (such as advertising) may not always meet the same standards. We choose partners with accessibility in mind wherever possible.
Feedback
If you encounter an accessibility barrier, email editors@hackneynews.com with the page URL and a description of the problem. We treat accessibility reports as a priority.