A dedicated anti-fascist, he fought in the Spanish civil war

Local residents object to decision to develop historic site, whilst businesses and their employees claim it will destroy livelihoods

Planning permission refused for 13 storey development on Morning Lane

PM David Cameron recently gave US President Barack Obama a painting by street artist Ben Eine, whose latest work is brightening up Hackney Road

The borough’s creative hotspot for art and music opened its studios and galleries again this summer

Hope of Olympic glory and leaving a legacy for his new family are the inspirations behind latest championship success

• Idowu sets personal best of 17.81m in triple jump final
• Briton now holds world, European and Commonwealth titles

Students gave traditional dress a makeover after winning places on an Islamic fashion course

He looks like Michael Cera, sounds like a Cluedo character, and sings with Lily Allen. Rich Pelley wises up to Professor Green

Dalston says goodbye to iconic underground club