Posts by Hackney Citizen
River of death: storms and road pollution kill thousands of fish
Canal and River Trust highlights scandal of creatures choked dead by depleted oxygen in Lea
Read MoreHackney superhead Greg Wallace suspended
Executive principal of federation of five primary schools suspended over deal with boyfriend’s IT firm
Read MoreThe World’s End – review
Five old friends complete a pub crawl they started as schoolboys in this funny finale to the ‘Cornetto’ trilogy
Read MoreBeware Dalston redevelopment ‘greenwash’ warn campaigners
Green space shown on plans at public exhibition could be misleading, claims environmental group
Read MoreLovebox 2013 – review
Festival topped off with disappointment from Lil’ Kim
Read MoreTag team: Artist Roger Woodiwiss compares graffiti to Chinese brush calligraphy
‘I Was Here’ exhibition at The Vortex showcases the unconventional allure of street art
Read More‘Amazonian Beyonce’ to join list of Brazilian artists for one night only
Shoreditch venue Village Underground to host Mais Um Discos’ Novos sons do Brasil
Read MoreJaguar drops opposition to JaguarShoes trademark
Agreement over similarly named brands brings to an end a dispute that rumbled on for more than two years
Read MoreBring out the Cristal, Lil’ Kim is here for Lovebox
Festival this weekend promises an enviable lineup featuring AlunaGeorge, Azaelia Banks and ‘R&B Jesus’ D’Angelo
Read MoreTony Hogan Bought Me An Ice Cream Float Before He Stole My Ma’ – review
You can almost smell the chip grease as you turn the pages of Hackney author Kerry Hudson’s gritty novel
Read MoreHappy potters: open access ceramics studio follows in footsteps of US trailblazers
Turning Earth founder says she opted to open up in Hackney because of preponderance of creative types
Read MoreMadama Butterfly and The Mikado at the Hackney Empire – preview
Two operatic masterpieces will be performed in September courtesy of noted company CO-Opera Co
Read MoreUrswick School bans packed lunches
Free school meals offered instead following controversial advice picked up in bid to boost healthy eating
Read MoreSaddle up and ride ’em! Lee Valley centre unveils pony trekking experience
Animals in herd are bigger than you’d think, and they don’t lack personality
Read MoreNot Dolphin friendly: future of pub threatened after police launch review
Licensing cop cites ‘high crime’ at venue as thousands sign petition in support of legendary hangout
Read MoreRace row after Hackney Council ‘whitewashes’ Narrow Way
Town Hall orders new image of historic street after campaigners say first picture lacks diversity
Read MoreCeramicist Jo Davies’ Zsa Zsa Vase still a hit despite being panned by Alan Sugar
Artist describes as ‘hilarious’ famous magnate’s branding of her creation as ‘arty farty’
Read More‘My knee is killing me’ says Hamdy, 61, after he conquers Mount Snowdon
Now newsagent and local celebrity wants to take on the highest peak in the UK
Read More‘Dangerous? No. Hackney’s friendlier than a Google search suggests,’ says artist
Don’t believe what the internet throws up, suggests Sarah Pletts as she sets out her stall
Read MoreRSPB introduces Hackney nightlife as you’ve never seen or heard it
Charity calls on nature lovers to bed down under the stars to celebrate the wildlife of our gardens and parks
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