Posts by Hackney Citizen
DJ-turned-painter Andrew Pierre Hart mixes music and art for upcoming Whitechapel exhibition
London-based Hart takes inspiration from the East End for an eclectic showcase of paintings, sculpture, film and sound
Read MoreLabour suspends Cazenove by-election candidate following allegation of transphobia
Laura Pascal will sit as an independent if she wins on Thursday, party source confirms
Read MoreMayor of London ‘steps up’ to fund free school meals for another year – earning praise from Hackney’s City Hall representative
Sem Moema hails ‘genuinely life-changing policy’ as Sadiq Khan sets out plans to extend it
Read MoreDalston acting studio founded by former EastEnders star to stage its first ever play at the Arcola
Actors East Theatre, set up by James Alexandrou, will perform Casserole from 5-30 March
Read MoreHomerton junior doctors to join six-day strike
The latest strike will be the longest continuous stretch of industrial action in the history of the NHS
Read MoreTitbits – Wingmen and staying zen
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Right the ship
For the new year, we could all take inspiration from the world’s only Victorian steam ship
Read MoreNew Year’s Honours 2024: outstanding contributions to Hackney recognised
Lorraine Sunduza and Jane Betsworth amongst those awarded gongs
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the Hackney Citizen!
Have a lovely time, however you choose to celebrate, and we’ll be back next week
Read More‘Can’t come soon enough’: Cyclists welcome upcoming redesign of one of Hackney’s most dangerous junctions
Council’s wider plans for new green corridor along Amhurst Road also garner warm response
Read MoreFour-year-old boy dies after suffering knife wounds in Hackney
A 41-year-old woman who was known to the boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder
Read More‘Fantastic opportunity’: Circular economy hub tackling food and plastic waste to launch in Hackney Wick
The Loop will offer work and event space to people trying to create environmentally-friendly products
Read MoreBarbican to host first major UK exhibition of Moroccan-born artist Soufiane Ababri
Ababri, known for his exploration of the queer experience, is set to take over the famous Curve Gallery from March to June next year
Read MoreWorld’s only Victorian steam ship returns home to River Lea
‘New future’ in store for SS Robin as part of open air museum
Read MoreCazenove to elect new councillor in January following Caroline Woodley’s mayoral triumph
A by-election to fill Woodley’s seat will take place on Thursday 18 January
Read MoreHackney GP surgery wins ‘Reception Team of the Year’ at healthcare’s biggest national awards
Richmond Road Medical Centre received nominations for the seventh year running
Read MoreBoy arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot dead
Lianne Gordon, 42, died at the scene
Read MoreWoman, 42, shot dead in Hackney as police launch murder inquiry
A 20-year-old man and a boy, 16, are in hospital with gunshot wounds following incident in Lower Clapton
Read MoreTitbits – Nil, nought, nothing and some Olympic puffing
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Homes and a way
‘Having a roof over one’s head is a basic social right’
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