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Hackney’s award-winning nurseries aim to give all children an equal start
The London Early Years Foundation is a family of nurseries that provides a welcoming, safe and comforting environment for children
Read More‘There is not a person in Britain who is not interested in politics. They just don’t always call it politics’
How can decision-making be brought closer to the people?
Read MoreEU referendum: Hackney votes to remain as Britain votes to leave
The borough’s residents vote overwhelming in favour of remaining in European Union
Read MoreHackney residents cast their votes in EU Referendum
Polling stations are open until 10pm for people to have their say on whether the UK should leave or remain part of the European Union
Read MoreRichard III – review
Echoes of Rigsby from 70s sitcom Rising Damp in the way Fiennes turns dialogue into series of japes
Read MoreProtestors ‘reclaim’ Passing Clouds after landlord changes locks
Dalston music venue ‘repossessed’ by supporters and campaigners
Read MoreClapton Girls’ Academy wins award as Carnegie shortlister Kate Saunders hails ‘sophisticated response to novel’
Nine Clapton Girls’ Academy students pip teams from 11 other Hackney schools to win prestigious prize
Read MoreStik takes pride in Hackney with specially-made LGBT+ banner
Street artist has designed a two metre high flag for this month’s Pride in London parade
Read MoreGlastonbury festival-goers denied EU referendum polling station as Hackney councillor’s legal bid fails
Judge rejects legal challenge by Cllr Michael Desmond at Royal Courts of Justice
Read MoreHackney man jailed for stabbing guest at Bethnal Green wake
Khalid Ahmed followed and attacked the man using a knife from a kitchen drawer
Read MoreHackney Central ward by-election called
Ballot to take place on 21 July following Sophie Linden’s resignation as local councillor
Read MoreEast End Trades Guild launch crowdfunding campaign for Independents’ Day
EETG is working with local independent enterprises to launch East End Independents’ Day on Small Business Saturday
Read MoreChampion of LGBT+ inclusion ‘gobsmacked’ to receive MBE
Former Stoke Newington School teacher Elly Barnes included in birthday honours list for her pioneering charity work
Read MoreGiving back and mucking in – expert vollies benefit everyone
From cookery to befriending, Volunteer Centre Hackney provides an abundance of ways to help out in the community,
Read MoreChatsworth Road shooting: Moses Fadairo killer jailed for 18 years
Christopher Erunse sentenced for the manslaughter of his childhood friend
Read MoreFree school’s bid to convert former police station blocked
Council’s planning committee scuppers cop shop school scheme
Read MoreMorito, Hackney Road, restaurant review: tapas with North African twist
The founders of Moro have branched out with a new restaurant on Hackney Road
Read MoreHackney Council staff sacked following fraud investigation
Seven workers given their marching orders following probe into wrongdoing
Read MoreHackney Foodbank appeals for help amid record demand for emergency supplies
Charity to hold fundraising events to contend with a 25 per cent rise in residents using its services
Read MoreThe Strongroom American Beer Festival is back, and bigger than ever!
Independence Day celebrations, a huge range of imported beers, spirits and more
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