Posts by Hackney Citizen
‘Even memorial as big as the Empire State Building would not do justice to Maureen Middleton’
Couple unveil their own plaque to late Hackney councillor after Town Hall allegedly gives plan the thumbs down
Read MoreMiscarriage of justice victim Sam Hallam injured in police incident just months after release
Court hears he was wrongly accused of assaulting officers who stopped a car he was travelling in with his brother and friends
Read MoreBeagle – worth making a voyage to
Nestled under the arches of Hoxton station, this stylish new establishment is howlingly good
Read MoreThank you for smoking – Scandinavian salmon migrates to Stoke Newington
A Norwegian salmon delicacy gets prepared in a Stoke Newington smokehouse
Read MoreHackney climate activist ‘doorstepped by counter-terrorist police’
Ewa Jasiewicz says she received ‘intimidating’ visit from SO15 officers at her home in Clapton before she was convicted for role in protest
Read MoreWarning over ‘green skills gap’ as government sticks boot in
Horticulture experts back Society’s call for boost to industry
Read MoreOkonomi-yummy at Pacific Social Club
Delicious Japanese pancakes are now on offer at this Clarence Road cafe
Read MoreTEDx marks the spot for hive of ideas
Super high brow events company behind illuminating talks at Arcola Theatre on 29 June
Read MoreLondon Collections Preview – six east London menswear designers ones to watch for SS14
Menswear is changing and boundaries being stretched by a talented young generation
Read MoreOpen University’s ‘Creating Hackney as Home’ study puts actors centre stage
Academics team up with theatre group Immediate for roll-out of innovative urban geography scheme
Read MoreMoving East is staying put – and going from strength to strength
Interdisciplinary martial arts and contemporary dance centre survives rent hike and funding cut
Read MoreRed Route Cafe opens in Clapton
Young people’s charity throws open its doors to reveal community-minded cafe in Lower Clapton Road
Read MoreThe Iceman – review
Drama provides a slick portrayal of ruthless violence
Read MoreHackney Mayor: ‘We’ll bill organisers for canal rave cleanup’
Town Hall wades into ‘Canalival’ controversy announcing desire to recoup costs
Read MoreYour home, only bigger and better
Cutting-edge Hackney architects offer up some free advice on how to improve your home
Read MoreFoster puppies: a fetching proposition
With charities struggling to house strays, Josh Loeb went to see a man about a dog
Read MoreA-board ban bad for business, say traders hit by council fines
Town Hall confirms it is writing to shops and cafes about pavement ‘obstacles’ – but faces charges of hypocrisy for its own adverts on boards
Read MoreUniversity of East London opens Islamic Finance Research Hub
Business school Dean Nora Colton says popularity of sharia banking is growing – and not just among Muslims
Read MoreLeaseholders in ‘David and Goliath’ legal fight over Town Hall contract bid
Council denies agreement with Hackney Homes would lead to less transparency
Read MoreCouncil mistakes Dungeon Master for Speaker of Hackney Michael Desmond
‘Unrelated image’ of cartoon version of 1970s Dungeons and Dragons character mistakenly sent to media by Town Hall
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