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2019: A Space odyssey
Hackney stalwart Space Studios’ Mare Street gallery is relocating to Ilford in the autumn. The charity’s chief exec Anna Harding talks about the move, and picks out her personal highlights from the past 16 years
Read MoreThe Citizen Gardener: ‘It’s time for the untidy to have a go’
Kate Poland on a budding union of gardens, the joys of shinrin-yoku, and how you can help nature while getting drunk
Read MoreCampaigners to hold Marian Court ‘protest party’ over threats of intentional homelessness
Thursday evening’s protest planned as family event with ‘speeches, food and music’ as campaigners say safe housing ‘a right, not a privilege’
Read MoreCampaigners and council to scrutinise plans for Bishopsgate Goodsyard
Revised proposals to be studied ‘forensically’ as Hackney Mayor keeps up pressure on affordability
Read MorePopular Dalston vintage shop wins right to serve ‘organic wines and small-batch beers’
Councillors say decision ‘not made lightly’ as licence awarded to local Bargain Hunt expert
Read MoreCommunity mourns the death of homeless man in Stoke Newington bus stop
Hackney Mayor announces review into tragedy as crowdfunder set up for memorial
Read MoreHackney rated bottom in England for ‘liveability’ as activists call for change
Liberal Democrats argue for more borrowing to build housing as borough posts low scores in combined index of ‘opportunity, affordability and desirability’
Read MoreMore than 40 Hackney streets could close to traffic for Car-Free Day in September
Council announces plan to ban vehicles from Stoke Newington Church Street on 22 September, with residents encouraged to take part
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion: Free six-month display to be unveiled at V&A Museum of Childhood
The exhibition in Bethnal Green, centred on the activist group’s family-friendly work, is part of a wider partnership that will see its designs go on show at the V&A’s Rapid Response gallery
Read MoreDeath of woman with Down’s syndrome from scabies could have been avoided, report finds
Safeguarding chair calls on borough’s health and care agencies to learn lessons of ‘truly heartbreaking’ case
Read MoreBorough’s top medic to ‘make enquiries’ on privacy concerns over GP receptionists
Health campaigner slams triage practice as ‘showing a lack of trust in patients’
Read MoreDeath by Pizza, London Fields: ‘Vegan pizza good enough for an Italian grandmother’
Young Vegans, who run a pie and mash shop in Camden, bring their latest venture to Hackney – and it’s ‘definitely worth a visit’
Read MoreThree Hackney residents named in national 100 Women in Cycling list
Cycling UK’s annual line-up, which features well-known names alongside grassroots campaigners, recognises achievements in the promotion of women’s cycling
Read MoreDudley’s Bakehouse ‘confuses’ councillors in failed bid for later opening hours
Owner hits back at claims bakery is ‘Trojan horse’ for a bar: ‘We are not an alcohol-led business’
Read MoreThirty-seven Hackney primary schools sign up for census lessons
A free course created by the Office for National Statistics is being rolled out ahead of the next national headcount in 2021
Read MoreGirlpool, Moth Club, live music review: ‘Ready to take on a new era’
Californian indie duo ‘back in their stride’ after singer Cleo Tucker’s recent gender transition and open struggle to adapt to his deeper voice
Read MoreTransport for London ‘absolutely committed’ to Silvertown Tunnel despite council opposition
XR campaigners speak out against £1bn project as top councillors warn of potential increase in Homerton traffic
Read MoreToday in the Life? Town Hall insists replacement for controversial freesheet contains ‘information, not news’
Council confirms attempt to appeal judge’s ruling that it abide by the law and publish its freesheet quarterly rather than every fortnight
Read MoreTransport for London lays out plans for new Cycleway between Dalston and Lea Bridge
Public can have a say on the first phase of the route, which is designed to make it easier to get around east London on foot or by bike
Read MoreTempers rise as Dalston bakehouse goes for 5am extension of booze licence
Councillors to settle debate next week as residents’ association ‘outraged’
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