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Construction of controversial Drum hotel to start ‘within a couple of weeks’
Councillor questions precedent set by high rise inspired by cog wheels of early mechanical computers
Read MoreDeleted council report sparks concerns over ‘state of local democracy’
Town Hall blames ‘error’ for passage referring to Walford Road closures apparently treating decision as ‘foregone conclusion’
Read MoreHackney Citizen shortlisted for prestigious Newsawards for fourth year running
Citizen among seven nominees for ‘Niche Market Newspaper of the Year’
Read MoreStrikes by bus drivers for disabled children suspended ahead of further talks
Drivers say they are ‘struggling’ as unions say council have pledged talks will include pay
Read More‘Chaotic and slipshod’ chicken shop blocked from 5am closing
Employee fled interview with police ‘through six lanes of Old Street traffic and was never seen again’
Read MoreBattle to save Ridley Road Shopping Village continues with weekend festival
Development plan represents ‘fight for the heart, soul and spirit of Hackney’, say campaigners
Read MoreFamily-run market stall started by first world war veteran turns 100
Sydney Tothill opened the tea and snacks stand in Shoreditch in 1919 – and it is now run by his granddaughter Jane
Read MoreCommunity Law Centre could close by next year after ‘sudden and unconsulted’ 45 per cent cuts
HCLC ‘deeply shocked and puzzled’ as trustees hit out at redistribution of grants pot
Read MoreHackney wins £10k funding to celebrate Windrush Day
Council is one of 50 organisations to receive government cash for events on 22 June
Read MoreArts venue Stour Space in £50k fundraising dash to secure its future in Hackney Wick
The popular hub, home to 40 artists, needs thousands by the end of the week for a long-term lease at Roach Road
Read MoreTown Hall faces judicial review over controversial nightlife policy
Campaign group We Love Hackney claims policy is ‘bread and butter for big chains’
Read MorePlans for ‘domineering’ 27-storey hotel in Shoreditch criticised by Historic England
Fears raised that tower planned on former site of Foundry arts space could end distinction between Shoreditch and the City
Read MoreCouncil’s long-awaited road closure data confirms toxic air increase for Stoke Newington schools and businesses
Campaigners slam plans as ‘unethical’ as Deputy Mayor pledges to ‘constantly look at new and better ways to improve air quality’
Read MoreTwo people dead after being electrocuted on train tracks near Hackney Wick
British Transport Police found two badly burned bodies last night after responding to reports of casualties
Read MoreCampaigner’s speech at air quality rally sparks Twitter row with Hackney Mayor
Borough leader Philip Glanville in spat with CleanAir4Schools activist Jenna Fansa following her address at a Unicef rally
Read MorePatients and activists ‘concerned’ at planned move of pathology labs from Homerton Hospital
Deputy Mayor calls for NHS England to ‘reconsider’ as hospital seeks to reassure that A&E services will not be affected
Read MoreChildren’s music project founded in Hackney launches ‘anti-Baby Shark’ YouTube channel
London Rhymes, which started life at a family centre in Hoxton, is reinventing children’s songs with the help of local families
Read MoreMan fighting for life after being shot by police in Homerton
Officer stabbed after police were called to ‘domestic disturbance’ on Knights Close
Read MoreBitcoin entrepreneur’s arts venue denied alcohol licence as neighbours claim owners ‘can’t be trusted’
Councillors ‘appalled’ as residents complain of smoke effects rising through their floorboards
Read MoreMeasles ‘still circulating’ in Hackney as parents urged to catch up on vaccinations
Schools, nurseries and children’s centres receive warning letters from Public Health England
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