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Hackney school roads ‘not safe’ for kids
Cash squeeze and poorly framed regulations make school parking restrictions impossible to enforce. Hackney Council says it is resolving the problem
Read MoreShock at Hackney nursery closure plan
Homerton Hospital nursery to close this summer. Fears that parents will struggle to find alternatives
Read MoreHackney mother and disabled son win deportation battle
Home Office backs down after repeated efforts to force disabled man and his mother out. We couldn’t have done it without Hackney Community Law Centre, says mother
Read MoreBurst of new arts cash to help Hackney kids ‘speak out’
A big injection of Lottery money has secured the future of a new ‘Speak Out’ project to help children who have communication difficulties
Read MoreHackney shares top position in London jobless league
New unemployment figures paint a bleak picture for the borough
Read MoreThe People’s Supermarket launches ‘buy a brick’ campaign to help fund new Hackney store
The People’s Supermarket second store aims to provide ‘fresh, affordable food’ with the help of the local community
Read MoreOlympics organisers urged to ban tents for fear of Occupy-style protests
Theresa May vows to prevent ‘encampments’ – but London 2012 security chiefs argue against prohibiting tents
Read MoreHackney Council secures £5 million in riots revamp
The Burberry Outlet Store is to be at the centre of council development plans to create 200 new jobs
Read MoreLido Love returns to London Fields for third year running
An evening celebrating the history of the Lido featuring art, music, and performances from local and international artists will take place on Saturday 28 January
Read MorePrince Andrew helps Hackney Community College bid to boost jobs
Duke of York lends a hand as college woos Silicon Roundabout employers
Read MoreOccupy Justice protesters put Blair and bankers on trial
Courthouse squatters put top financiers and politicians in the dock. Audacious stunt comes days before eviction
Read MoreWigWamBam! rooftop bar pops up at Queen of Hoxton
The Queen of Hoxton has set up a heated hidey-hole on its rooftop until the end of March
Read MoreHackney community projects safe from spending cuts – for now
Projects that help at community level avoid council spending squeeze. But no guarantees beyond 2013
Read MoreLondon Olympic press and media centre legacy shortlist revealed
• David Cameron calls for establishment of ‘tech city’
• Venue generates ‘huge amounts of commercial interest’
Aarron McKoy murder: family appeal for help over New Year’s Day shooting
Appeal made by parents of Aarron McKoy, who was shot dead on 1 January
Read MoreFrom Hackney to Hollywood: Idris Elba wins Golden Globe 2012
Hackney-born actor Idris Elba wins Golden Globe for his role in BBC series Luther
Read MoreHackney CCTV: someone to watch over me
The Hackney Citizen pays a visit to the hub of Hackney’s surveillance network and looks into personal privacy issues
Read MoreHousing co-operative targets empty Hackney homes
As the shortage of low cost housing in Hackney becomes more acute, the Hackney Citizen reports on a scheme to breathe new life into the borough’s empty and abandoned homes
Read MoreTurn your unwanted presents into cash
With Christmas costing the average UK family between £530 and £682 on gifts, decorations, food and drink, it makes sense to make the most of your unwanted items this month
Read MoreAnger at police was ‘big cause of Hackney riots’
Anti-police feeling more to blame for August mayhem in Hackney than elsewhere, claim researchers. ‘Stop and search’ tactics singled out
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