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Dan Guthrie: Empty Alcove/Rotting Figure, Chisenhale Gallery, exhibition review: ‘Fantasy of erasure’

By Sarah Birch | Thursday 19 June 2025 at 18:20

Guthrie’s videos of places with racist objects artificially removed leave us with ‘hope that we might get there one day’

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Local politicians pay tribute to late Pedro Club founder James Cook MBE

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 18:37

The community ‘legend’ passed away earlier this month following a bladder cancer diagnosis

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Hackney headteacher given heartwarming surprise award by Ghanaian counterpart

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 14:48

Daubeney Primary’s Gregory Logan recognised for his support of Deacons Academy in Accra

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Police launch murder probe after stabbing and gas explosion in Stoke Newington

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 20:54

Victim named as 46-year-old Annabel Rook, with man, 44, arrested following ‘domestic-related incident’

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Hackney an ‘outlier’ on housing failures, says watchdog

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 20:28

Social housing ombudsman tells Town Hall to strengthen the basics as mayor promises to ‘turns things around’

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Ten Blue Badges for each disabled parking bay in Hackney, data reveals

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 16 June 2025 at 22:59

UK-wide research by finds 3.2 million permit holders across the nation but only 63,000 ‘accessible’ bays

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Local artist who ‘celebrates Hackney life’ set for Springfield House show

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 13 June 2025 at 12:48

Cath Pater-Lancucki’s paintings will be on display from next week until September

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Citizens Advice asks council tenants about heating issues following Hackney estate failures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 June 2025 at 17:58

Service launching new district heating advice service following persistent heating and hot water outages

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‘Held hostage’: Residents slam ‘dangerous’ lift failures at council block

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 June 2025 at 15:37

Rozel Court dwellers say lifts have been ‘constant problem’ in last decade and lambast services fees as ‘money down the drain’

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Hackney Bath House facing closure amid rent dispute

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 19:16

Town Hall orders Civic Estate to surrender lease over community spaces due to rent arrears – but management calls for ‘full transparency’

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Plans for Kingsland tower blocks ignite affordable housing concerns

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 12:13

Criterion Capital lodges application to demolish Matalan store and build 254 flats at rear of Dalston bazaar

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Pro-Palestine activist highlights plight of Palestinians following ‘terrifying’ West Bank arrest

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 15:11

Susanne Björk urges residents to support Palestinians following her deportation ordeal

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New Era residents to be rehoused this summer as landlord picks developer

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 June 2025 at 19:01

Hill Group to rebuild 1930s redbrick estate over a decade after public campaign against rent hikes

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BSix teachers to strike as sixth-form college mulls A-level cuts

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 June 2025 at 18:03

Educators to stage 16-day walkout as local politicians decry New City College’s ‘money-making agenda’

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Artist collective buys ‘creative quarter’ studios from council for £1.1m

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 6 June 2025 at 17:46

Council sells to V22 following fears that disposal would lead to ‘private sector carve-up’ and pose risks to Curve Garden

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Clapton Art Market returns for second year to ‘champion neighbourhood’s creativity’

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 6 June 2025 at 14:18

The Round Chapel’s Old School Rooms will host the event next Thursday, with funds being raised for community projects

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‘Hugely beneficial’: Stoke Newington volunteers launch £10k crowdfunder to create lively community garden

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 6 June 2025 at 10:13

The team taking care of a little haven behind Bethune Road want to turn it into a food-growing and event space

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‘It’s a real adaptation’: Team behind Our Cosmic Dust on bringing the award-winning play from Tokyo to London

By Sarah Birch | Thursday 5 June 2025 at 14:15

The director, translator and lead actor spoke to the Citizen as the show begins its run at the Park Theatre

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Young people’s use of sexual health clinics ‘significantly higher’ in Hackney

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 19:12

Public health analysis reveals spike in STI-related support following closure of local sexual health information service

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Ecologist ‘proud’ as new species of bee and wasp discovered at Olympic Park

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 14:24

A survey of wildlife at the 102-hectare site has left experts buzzing

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