Posts by Hackney Citizen
Macbeth
Thurs 19 – Sat 21 and Thurs 26 – Sat 29 May 2011, St Leonard’s Church Shoreditch
Read MoreHackney Labour councillor defects to Conservatives
In a surprise move, Cllr Linda Kelly joined the Tory benches at last night’s council AGM
Read MoreHackney lawyers fight legal aid cuts
Today, the House of Lords debates The Case for Civil Legal Aid, as local lawyers protest against the Government’s proposed plans to reduce Legal Aid
Read MoreEat right for summer: facts about fats
Stay healthy: which fats to eat, which ones to reduce – and which to avoid
Read MoreLove Like Poison – review
Until 19 May 2011, Rio Cinema
Read MoreLondon Olympics’ ticketing process is peculiar, says Boris Johnson
Mayor comments come amid concerns over applicants being deducted money weeks before finding out what tickets they’ll get
Read MoreHackney writer wins Orwell Blog Prize
Graeme Archer has bagged a prestigious national writing award
Read MoreDalston’s Bradbury Street re-opens
After a period of upheaval, local traders talk about the future of their street
Read MoreWell Street Common May Festival 2011
12noon – 5pm Sunday 22 May 2011, Well Street Common E9
Read MoreThe Magic Lantern to launch debut album
8.30pm Friday 20 May 2011, Dalston Boys’ Club
Read MoreMan charged over ‘gay-free zone’ stickers
Mohammed Hasnath, 18, is due to appear in court on 1 June
Read MoreSporting Hackney Football Club celebrates 25th anniversary
Saturday 14 May 2011, Hackney Marshes
Read MoreHackney teenager caught with loaded gun and clown mask on train
Mitchell Woods of Haggerston is jailed for three years after being found in possession of a semi-automatic weapon and ammunition
Read MoreHackney MP joins row over free school
Cash may be diverted, says Meg Hillier
Read MoreCitizens’ Advice: Housing Benefit changes to Local Housing Allowance claims
Hackney CAB explains how and when the new rules come into effect
Read MoreSmall businesses slam Hackney Council over Clissold Park café contract
Local traders voice fury at being ruled out of the lucrative deal as only companies with an annual turnover of £1m or more are deemed eligible to bid
Read MoreTop universities patronising poorer teenagers, headteacher says
Sir Michael Wilshaw says clever pupils from poorer backgrounds want to get into Oxbridge on their merits, not by being given lower offers
Read MoreThe Localism Bill: more power to the people
A Conservative councillor considers what this legislation, currently making its way through Parliament, could mean for Hackney residents
Read MorePolitical blogger shortlisted for Orwell Prize
Hackney Conservative Graeme Archer is up for a prestigious national writing award
Read MoreBoaters campaign to stay afloat
Local river dwellers step up their efforts to preserve their way of life as the consultation deadline for British Waterways’ controversial plans is extended to 31 May
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