Posts by Hackney Citizen
‘Bold’ new mental health strategy promises better access for vulnerable people
Joint four-year plan for Hackney and the City targets improved help for minority groups, rough sleepers and people with addictions
Read MoreStoke Newington Library set for multi-million pound renovation
Council pledges £4.5m to restore Grade II-listed building to its former glory
Read MoreHomophobic hate crime in Hackney up 50 per cent since 2016
London Assembly Member Jennette Arnold says figures are ‘sickening’ and encourages communities to report abuse
Read MoreLondon Fields Lido set for first ever expansion
Town Hall approves £4.5m for a learner pool at popular swimming spot, which opened 87 years ago
Read MoreNHS appeals for more men in Hackney to give blood
Health service is concerned that a gender imbalance in new donors will soon put pressure on blood stocks
Read More‘Rich history’ of east London’s print trade on display for new exhibition
Rendezvous Projects’ show at Bow’s Nunnery Gallery maps the changes in the industry locally over the 20th century
Read MoreAbney Park set to become major venue after council wins £4.4m in funding
Plans signed off last year include a new cafe and events space, as well as further restoration of historic chapel
Read MoreTitbits – Cleaning up the air with Burke and Square
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Silvertown blues
Why is near unanimous opposition to the controversial £1bn tunnel not being reflected by political leaders? Londoners deserve an answer
Read MoreHappy New Year 2020 to all our readers!
The Hackney Citizen wishes everyone a happy, safe and peaceful New Year
Read MoreHackney councillor Mete Coban awarded MBE for youth work in New Year Honours
Stoke Newington’s Labour rep ‘incredibly humbled’ after he is recognised for the work of his charity My Life My Say
Read MoreLocal stars honoured at Hackney’s Youth Sports Awards
Olympic sailor Iain Percy handed out gongs in front of 200-strong audience at the Town Hall
Read MoreLocal playwright’s first film to show in Berlin after London Lift-Off triumph
Tamara von Werthern ‘delighted’ that her short film will be screened in her home country after impressing festival judges
Read MoreIconic Shoreditch market stall closes after 100 years – and is snapped up by Museum of London
Syd’s tea and snack stand had been run by the Tothill family since 1919 and will now serve as ‘part of London’s heritage’
Read MoreHackney doctors’ surgery shines at National GP Awards for third year running
Richmond Road Medical Centre’s administration staff reach final of Reception Team of the Year
Read MoreHackney playwright’s first film to feature in prestigious festival this weekend
Tamara von Werthern’s short film, directed by another local, Marcus Liversedge, shows at Genesis Cinema on Sunday as part of London Lift-Off
Read MoreHackney goes to the polls for general election
By-election also taking place in Clissold ward
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Read MoreStoke Newington traders set for charity Christmas market
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
Read MoreTitbits – Applesauce and idle talk
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
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