Hackney Citizen, Author at Hackney Citizen

Air quality campaigners left ‘devastated’ by decision, while residents on affected rat-runs pleased their ‘voices have been heard’

Eva Edo will use testimonials from mums whose sons have been victims, perpetrators or witnesses of youth violent crime as inspiration for a new project

Fizzy Sherbet, which began as a series of readings at Hackney Attic, wants to ‘amplify womxn’s voices’ at a difficult time for the theatre industry

A handy list of places where the ‘pleasure of a casual visit’ to an exhibition can still be found

A free exhibition at the Theatre Courtyard showcases rare early paintings and drawings by more than 40 Zimbabwean artists

The award-winning local playwright on the ‘shadow play of life’

Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble is urging people to use the site, which covers ‘common concerns through to longer term difficulties’

The Citizen spoke to Kirsch after she was awarded the prestigious Christopher Bland Prize for her ‘beautifully crafted’ book

The Hackney-based photographer’s beautiful series captured the weekly community ceremonies held on Clapton Common during lockdown

Sistah Space, the only organisation in London serving African and Caribbean women, is fighting a move back to its former home after deeming it ‘unsafe’

Mayor asks residents and businesses to ‘play their part’ amid concerns over potential antisocial behaviour

Hackney’s health boss responds to an open letter from unions and campaigners to explain how the council is tackling Covid’s disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities

The award-winning local playwright on emerging from lockdown

Eight-year-old Ciaran sees his name lit up on the side of a truck as council staff recognise his messages of support

Community news network urges people to write to their MPs after finding over 95 per cent of local independents have received no support during lockdown

Sculptures by Veronica Ryan and Thomas J Price will be the first permanent monuments in the UK to celebrate Windrush when they are unveiled next year

The bonfire burns bright at last year's Epiphany. Photograph: Jayne Lloyd

Geffrye, whose money was used to build the museum’s almshouses in 1714, was a merchant involved in the slave trade

Winning sculpture, which will be the first permanent monument to the Windrush Generation in the UK, to be announced on Windrush Day on Monday

Local experts urge parents to stay up to date with jabs, some of which protect from diseases that cannot be prevented by social distancing

Town Hall urges businesses that have so far been ineligible for grants to apply for funding

Posts by Hackney Citizen

Condemnation and praise as Town Hall announces trial run for highly contentious road closure scheme

Award-winning playwright wants to hear from mothers affected by youth violence

Womxn’s theatre collective launches podcast to showcase global playwriting talent

Local galleries that you can enjoy without booking in advance

African artworks lost in Shoreditch church basement for 70 years go on display

Poetry: Screens by Tamara von Werthern

New mental health website offers ‘one-stop shop’ of support for young people and parents in Hackney

‘Life is way more fun when you’re clean’: Local author Michele Kirsch on her prize-winning memoir about addiction

Photography: We Grieve by Fran Hales

Hundreds turn out to support domestic violence charity at centre of premises row with Hackney Council

Town Hall pleads for ‘responsibility’ this weekend as pubs and bars reopen

Letter: ‘No migrant worker should be expected to pay twice for their healthcare’

Poetry: Easing by Tamara von Werthern

Young Hackney activist gets a special thank you from Town Hall waste team

Petition to ‘save independent local news’ calls for ‘bespoke’ government funding

Hackney Council announces two public artworks to honour the Windrush Generation

Museum of the Home launches public consultation on future of Sir Robert Geffrye statue

Public Windrush artwork set to be revealed as Town Hall’s annual festival gets underway online

Drastic fall in immunisations during pandemic prompts fears for children’s health

Coronavirus: Extra £3.4m available for small businesses which have ‘fallen through cracks’