Posts by Hackney Citizen
‘Children just play in the roads round here’
Campaigners demand a playground on derelict land ‘earmarked for housing’
Read MoreShoreditch – land of hope and opportunity
The big challenge now is for local people to become involved in the community planning process
Read MoreSweets and savouries
Loredana Pedroni explores a selection of Hackney’s best delicatessens and patisseries
Read MoreThe Effluent Society
Local artists at SPACE Studios discuss dirt, dereliction and the economic downturn
Read MoreGrowing up on the estates
Meet local residents growing their own flowers, fruit and veg
Read MoreLast orders?
It’s time to save the community pub, says Rick Muir
Read MoreTo be perfectly Frank
Hackney composer Stuart Wood stages new production at Hoxton Hall
Read MoreOn the Dalston terrace
Local business owners speak to Mark Silberstein about the latest plans for the neighbourhood
Read MoreFurniture second to none
In the third of series on where to find quality second-hand goods, Sarah Birch seeks out the borough’s vintage furniture shops
Read MoreFrom Albert Town to Butterfield Green
A history of Stoke Newington’s forgotten park
Read MoreThe Wicker Man
Photographer Stephen Gill discusses his latest interpretation of Hackney Wick
Read MoreThe summer sails are on
Pushing the boat out on the West Reservoir
Read MoreAll aboard the 236 bus
Stephanie Hegarty takes a trip from Finsbury Park to Hackney Wick. Photos by Eoghan Hanrahan
Read MoreListening to local voices
The importance and legitimacy of democratic debate
Read MoreTransition to the renewable car
Riversimple puts Mother Nature back in the driving seat
Read MoreArtists launch ‘Keep Hackney Crap’ campaign
Badges and t-shirts emblazoned with the unlikely slogan, ‘Keep Hackney Crap’ have appeared as part of a campaign by the Eel magazine
Read MoreThe artists’ playground
A response to Hackney’s art-laden streets
Read MoreHackney goes to Nollywood
The Hackney Citizen asked the little guy with the big DVD stall in Ridley Road Market for the four best-selling Nollywood films that are keeping Hackney’s Nigerian community glued to their sofas. Patrick Pringle and Josh Loeb review these Lagos epics
Read MoreMon 15 – Mon 22 June: Independent Booksellers Week
To celebrate Independent Booksellers Week, The Book Box is hosting a number of author events for both adults and children at its shop, 53 Chatsworth Road, Clapton, London, E5 0LH
Read MoreFriday 5 June: Food For All Debate with George Alagiah
George Alagiah, BBC journalist, patron of the Fairtrade Foundation, and Hackney resident, will be launching this first in a series of debates on the big issues of our times, which St. Peter’s Church plans to make an annual event.
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