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Hackney Wick Festival 2012

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 8 September 2012 at 09:10

This year’s action-packed Hackney Wick Festival takes its sporting theme from the Olympics

Hackney residents to carry Paralympic Torch in own borough as LOCOG u-turns

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 29 August 2012 at 15:24

Five Hackney locals will bear the Paralympic flame later this afternoon following reversal of plans that would have sent them off to Hertfordshire

Council offers £2,000 compensation to Hackney newsagent over Olympic bunting bungle

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 24 August 2012 at 11:58

Respected trader Hamdy Shahein says he will give the money to charity

Three Hackney free schools given go-ahead by Gove

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 20 August 2012 at 10:18

The Hackney New School, the Olive School and a STEM Academy are due to open in September next year

Shots fired at Broadway Market restaurant

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 20 August 2012 at 08:17

Gunman fires at Turkish restaurant on Broadway Market on Sunday evening

Broadway Market ‘alphabet thief’ still a mystery as missing shop sign letters returned

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 17 August 2012 at 16:43

Shopkeepers’ joy as P, E, R and V come home

Hackney Wick businesses lament ‘ghost town’ Olympics

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 17 August 2012 at 15:25

Wick restauranteurs rue ‘quietest weeks ever’ and deliver mixed verdict on Games legacy

Hackney wit – Wick station staff bring smiles to passengers

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 17 August 2012 at 14:52

During the Games the station’s noticeboards gave information on results; since then the comments have turned wry

Mayor apologises to Hackney newsagent over Olympic bunting bungle

By Adam Barnett | Friday 17 August 2012 at 14:31

Stoke Newington newsagent is considering suing Hackney Council over ‘fake’ goods slur

Hackney WickED to hold mini-festival

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 13 August 2012 at 20:32

Expect art, sand castles and ice cream at this two-day showcase at Red Market in Shoreditch later this month

Hackney betting shops back in spotlight

By Andrew Dolan | Thursday 9 August 2012 at 20:44

Hackney Council asks for residents’ comments on new draft paper on gambling

Olympic truce inspires Bsix College students

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 21:43

Olympics big screens will show young artists’ pieces on the theme of truce

Hackney top for culture vultures

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 13:48

National survey ranks Hackney as one of the most cultured places in the country

Hackney’s digital divide is worst in capital as council plans online-only services

By Adam Barnett | Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 12:59

Town Hall plans to move face-to-face and telephone services online are being frustrated by lack of money, ‘stubborn’ older people and the Olympics

Hackney stop and search projects highlight concerns

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 12:34

Two local projects are monitoring about the controversial police tactic

Centerprise eviction threat looms

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 8 August 2012 at 11:54

Embattled Dalston community centre calls for support as an October date is revealed for the court hearing

River Lea towpath closure troubles residents

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 August 2012 at 21:57

LOCOG claims the River Lea Navigation towpath has been closed to the public for ‘security reasons’

Top tips for saving money from Hackney CAB

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 August 2012 at 21:43

Hackney Citizens’ Advice Bureau offers ideas and support to help you manage your personal finances

Look back at anger – why the Hackney riots last summer?

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 August 2012 at 21:17

A year on, The Hackney Citizen asks what we have learnt about the disturbances that raged across the borough