Posts by Hackney Citizen
Friends of the Earth slams Hackney Council’s mixed-up recycling plan
Whilst recycling rates on council estates is improving, local environmental campaigners are concerned about the Town Hall’s proposal to move to a ‘commingled’ system
Read MoreHackney Bulls charge to victory over top of the table Bedford
The borough’s boys came out on top against tough opponents in the Under-14s rugby
Read MoreLaw experts urge Hackney Council to join campaign to fight legal aid cuts
Councillors are warned that the borough’s Citizens Advice Bureau and Community Law Centre will be hit hard by government proposals to reduce funding
Read MoreLocals to open boutique hotel on Dalston Lane
Former post office family will open luxury accommodation and a café later this month, with hopes for Olympic tourism next year
Read MoreKadialy Kouyate + Ryan Francesconi – Review
13 February 2011, Vortex Jazz Club
Read MoreGypsy It! finale
Saturday 26 February 2011, The Round Chapel, Clapton
Read MoreThe dead hand of the whips
Debate about legislation is being stifled by party managers forcing MPs to toe the government line, with toxic effect
Read MoreDeer found dead in Clissold Park
Local protestors launch Clissold Park Zoo Watch and announce a picket of the park on Saturday 19 March
Read MoreSmalley Bois youth gang members convicted of Stoke Newington stabbing attack
Six teenagers were sentenced on the basis of CCTV evidence from a mobile parking enforcement van
Read MoreResidents slam council’s ‘flawed’ consultation over plan to build school on Hackney Downs
Locals have expressed concern about the lack of information available on a controversial proposal to ‘plonk a school in the middle of a park’
Read MoreStudent by day … lap-dancer by night
It doesn’t clash with lectures and pays up to £300 a night. Rowenna Davis talks to students who are funding their studies by lap-dancing
Read MoreGewurztraminer: the grape of love
A local wine specialist makes a suggestion for Valentine’s Day
Read MorePoems for Hackney lovers on Valentine’s Day
Following our recent competition, here’s the winning poem and a selection of the best entries
Read MoreHackney Gladies bag third victory of the season
Hackney Ladies RFC score three out of three despite a demanding challenge from Devizes
Read MoreArsenal international female footballer inspires Clapton girls
Rachel Yankey, a member of the team crowned European champions in 2007, visited Clapton Girls Technology College to lead a training session and promote the London Youth Games
Read MoreHackney girls aged 12 – 18 urged to have their HPV jab
Health body warns that the local area is lagging behind with vaccinations offering protection against cervical cancer
Read MoreEric Pickles imposes curbs on council PR spending
Communities secretary has banned councils from publishing their own newspapers more than four times a year
Read MoreEast End Citizens Advice Bureau offers help to cash-strapped Hackney residents
Free financial advice sessions are now available to individuals and charities
Read MoreHousing association seeks legal advice as Clapton Tesco opens
Family Mosaic tells residents living above and behind the shop that it “is still concluding legal matters”
Read MoreCampaigners call for coalition cash for local eco-initiatives
Friends of the Earth is pressing the ‘greenest government ever’ to support carbon budgets for Hackney and other local councils
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