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Ceramicist Jo Davies’ Zsa Zsa Vase still a hit despite being panned by Alan Sugar
Artist describes as ‘hilarious’ famous magnate’s branding of her creation as ‘arty farty’
Read More‘My knee is killing me’ says Hamdy, 61, after he conquers Mount Snowdon
Now newsagent and local celebrity wants to take on the highest peak in the UK
Read More‘Dangerous? No. Hackney’s friendlier than a Google search suggests,’ says artist
Don’t believe what the internet throws up, suggests Sarah Pletts as she sets out her stall
Read MoreRSPB introduces Hackney nightlife as you’ve never seen or heard it
Charity calls on nature lovers to bed down under the stars to celebrate the wildlife of our gardens and parks
Read MoreEx-servicemen produce old snap, circa 1960, in bid to trace Sapper Pat O’Neill
Search for former comrade who lived in Hackney and was stationed with the Royal Engineers
Read MoreHospital trust’s apology to ‘criminalised’ mental health patient Joe Paraskeva
Serious Incident Review identifies failures at East London NHS Foundation Trust after mother speaks out
Read MoreMillions laundered through popular Shoreditch nightclub East Village, allege police
Town Hall meeting hears investigations into alleged links with prostitution were a reason for closure of venue
Read More‘Zero sunlight’ claim by campaigners against Dalston Western Curve development
New flats branded ‘bland’ by opponents, but council says scheme will help repair ‘unattractive gaps in the townscape’
Read MoreCompetition: Win a pair of tickets to see opera at Dalston Department Store
Exciting young company POP UP Opera to present two brilliant one act comedies at Richmond Road venue
Read MoreOut with the old? ‘Outdated’ Kingsland Shopping Centre could be bulldozed to make way for towers
Huge scheme poses potential threat to popular Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Read MorePolice appeal for information on whereabouts of missing teenager Imani Anderson
13-year-old was last seen in Hackney on Saturday and police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare
Read MoreIt’s child’s play! Read our pick of summer days out with the kids
The sun is here, so while it shines, make hay – at the city farm and numerous other fun places
Read MoreLet’s bounce! Life size replica of Stonehenge to be showcased at Open East Festival
Visitors can jump on inflatable artwork based on spiritual pagan site when it arrives in East London later this month
Read MoreFears housing scheme could result in closure of Hoxton pub The Macbeth
Co-owner Mark Robinson says legendary gig venue could end up being shut down if new residents complain about noise
Read MoreShoreditch club East Village stripped of license after police request
Two men arrested and bailed until 13 December
Read MoreFirst zombies, now beetles march to oppose Sainsbury’s supermarket development
Sainsbury’s scheme sparks ‘bug invasion’ two years after Stoke Newington ‘undead’ rose up in outrage
Read MoreBard for good: encore for Shakespearean theatre
Public will be able to view remains of stage where experts believe Romeo and Juliet was first performed
Read MoreWar of words over future of iconic Dalston Peace Mural
Artwork under threat, according to campaigners, but council insists its survival is not in doubt
Read MoreAward winning children’s author Sally Gardner comes out fighting with attack on Michael Gove
Hackney-based medal winner says education secretary ‘wants to be the biggest headmaster that ever bossed the world around’
Read MoreLinking salary with performance is ‘nonsense’ says superhead Ken Warman
BSix Brooke House Principal tells of innovative ways to increase aspirations, and reveals his dislike of performance-related pay
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