Posts by Hackney Citizen
Kenyan runners top podium at Hackney’s first half marathon
Over 12,500 runners tackle the 13.1 mile long course at Run Hackney on Sunday
Read MoreHackney rent campaigners slam London Mayor’s ‘populist’ stance on housing
Housing campaign group Digs criticize Boris Johnson for sending out ‘mixed messages’
Read MoreLast remaining squatter evicted from former Hackney Central Police Station
Police confirm one person was removed by bailiffs early Monday morning
Read MoreThree new free schools approved for Hackney
Education Secretary Michael Gove approves thirty-eight new free schools across the UK
Read MoreProtesters gather at The Bonneville pub following ‘insensitive’ tweets about stabbing victim
Bonneville E5 incident a symptom of ‘gentrificleansing’, say protesters
Read MoreHackney Winter Night Shelter to run in first half marathon
Local homelessness charity to field team for 13.1 mile run on Sunday
Read MoreStoke Newington’s Sunstone gym closes down
Health Club’s owner forced to “admit defeat” and shut up shop
Read MoreHackney actor Olufemi Ogunsanwo made MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Founder of Identity Drama School in the East End receives honour for services to acting
Read MoreChesham Arms campaigners ‘quietly confident’ ahead of public inquiry
Hearing at Hackney Picturehouse next Tuesday to decide fate of community pub
Read MoreUniform policies spark colourful debate in Hackney Schools
Parents still divided as to whether new “Greyhurst” uniform represents social equaliser or straightjacket for individuality
Read MoreClissold skatepark reopens as riders repair damage
Skatepark “addicts” happy to be back in action after fixing site themselves
Read MoreDebate: Is Gove completely wrong?
Blighty Coffee to host an open discussion on the merits of Michael Gove
Read MoreHackney maisonette gutted in blaze during 24-hour firefighter strike
No injuries as emergency fire contingent tackles fire in Hackney Central house
Read MoreField Day London – review
Victoria Park was abuzz with music and festival goers at this year’s Field Day
Read MoreParty politics: Town Hall throws celebration for ‘The Voice’ winner Jermain Jackman
Singer congratulated by his ‘role models’ Ed Miliband and Diane Abbott at reception on Sunday
Read MoreSharon Patrick declared new Speaker of Hackney
King’s Park ward councillor becomes Speaker for second time as Sade Etti elected Deputy Speaker
Read MoreHackney GPs ‘gobsmacked’ by Government’s defence of NHS cuts which may close 12 surgeries
Health Minister claims current system, which tends to benefit poorer areas, is “out of date”
Read MoreDalston or Hackney Central for Crossrail stop? Locals urged to have their say
TfL asks local community to contribute to debate on the route of high-frequency rail line Crossrail 2
Read MoreOld Street ‘relic’ roundabout to be scrapped as soon as next year
Mayor’s adviser confirms plans for redevelopment of Shoreditch’s Silicon Roundabout at Hackney Cycling conference
Read MoreClissold skatepark forced to close after repeated acts of vandalism
Burning bins damage the surface of popular Stoke Newington hangout
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