Posts by Elspeth Rees
Cellist clowns, Greek mythology and local stories — Gather Together Storytelling Festival kicks off at The Rosemary Branch
From former Edinburgh Fringe stars to residents with a passion for local history, Gather Together Storytelling Festival has something for everyone
Read More‘We have a very clear agenda’ – Hackney’s newest political party outlines plans for 2026 ahead of May elections
Hackney Independent Socialist Collective says housing and young people’s mental health are their top priorities
Read MoreClapton station gets major revamp in restoration project that honours Victorian heritage
The Weaver Line station has been open since 1872
Read MoreHackney residents face travel chaos amid planned bus strikes
The strikes come following two days of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas
Read MorePlans for community park on Thames Water depot site unveiled despite alternative proposals for site
East London Waterworks Park has published plans to transform a disused Thames Water depot into a biodiverse community park featuring a cafe and wild swimming ponds
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