Posts by Hackney Citizen
Residents of historic Chocolate Studios up in arms over hotel plans
Businesses housed in former sweet factory also ‘anxious about the future’ amid fears over loss of light
Read MoreCelebration to mark 150 years of the arts in Dalston kicks off this weekend
The area’s long association with creatives began in 1868 with the building of the Reeves and Sons factory
Read MorePicnicking on petals: the history of edible flowers in Hackney
“The time has come to brighten up our food with cheerful blossoms,” says our resident food historian Gillian Riley, who this month looks into Hackney’s role in the development of consumable blooms…
Read MoreDevotion – A Portrait of Loretta, by Franklyn Rodgers: review
The large-scale portraits, which include a commissioned photograph of Doreen Lawrence, recognise the significance of close-knit relationships, such as the one between mother and son
Read MoreRoad closures: Council on ‘shaky ground’ after release of William Patten air quality report, say campaigners
Mayor of London’s audit shows toxic air at the primary school breaches legal limits, but Town Hall says figures are ‘not true’
Read MoreHackney Town Hall’s vaults to open to the public for the first time
Visitors will soon be able to delve into the crypt, which now houses a special exhibition about public life
Read MoreThree ‘community champions’ celebrated at Mayor’s Civic Awards
Retired nurse and two local charity workers honoured in Town Hall ceremony
Read MoreComic art and illustration festival returns to Round Chapel to celebrate industry’s “most exciting talent”
ELCAF 2018 will feature an international line-up of artists showcasing their work with exhibitions, discussions and workshops
Read MoreStoke Newington headteacher made Director of Education for Hackney
Annie Gammon will take over from interim director Sian Davies in September
Read MoreLooking to a sustainable future: Bancroft’s School sets sights on Green Flag Award in eco drive
The independent school in Woodford Green is transforming itself into an Eco-School, with massive improvements coming in plant-life, recycling, biodiversity and more
Read More‘We will vigorously sue’: Lettings agency threatens tenant for sharing news story
London Corporate Apartments warned resident they could face a libel suit for posting link to Citizen article
Read MoreHomerton residents launch campaign to hire a gardener for an entire postcode
Crowdfunder builds on recent project to make one road in E5 ten times greener
Read MoreHackney students top 6,000-strong field to win national debate competition
Pupils from Cardinal Pole Catholic School take first prize at Debate Mate 2018
Read MoreFormer Hackney councillor renews call for national Windrush Day
Patrick Vernon urges government to make 22 June an annual ‘celebration of migrants’
Read MoreHackney Council stands by cladding contractor following safety complaints
Building firm Wates says safety is its ‘number one priority’ after criticism from Lincoln Court residents
Read MoreFoster carer who has helped over 200 Hackney children talks of pride in her ‘extended family’
“My greatest achievement is seeing how the children I looked after have moved on, having turned their lives around”
Read More‘The Empire was a commonwealth of recipes…Britain was fortunate in having access to many of them’
With Windrush in mind, our resident food historian considers the folly, from a culinary angle and otherwise, of the idea of vital ingredients ‘going back where they came from’…
Read MoreBrain injury charity launches culture magazine created by survivors
The first edition of Headway East London’s ‘Matter’ will feature confessionals, fiction, art, music, food and more
Read MoreAnger after bin fire at council block where cladding is being replaced
Lincoln Court residents say blaze is a ‘warning shot’ following ‘numerous conversations’ with council about safety practices
Read MoreGet your Kicks on Root 73 – affordable recording studio and arts hub opens in Stoke Newington
Root 73 puts out the call to young artists who ‘have the dream’ and want to develop their work and collaborate for free
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