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Twenty arrested in Dalston immigration and drugs swoop
A joint operation by Hackney Police, Hackney Council and the UK Border Agency cracks down on Class A drug dealing and immigration offences in Ridley Road and at Dalston Junction
Read MoreHackney GP joins protest against NHS changes
A human chain thrown around the Homerton Hospital included some of Hackney’s most senior NHS staff who joined patients and others to protest at radical plans to overhaul the health service
Read MoreHackney floating allotments win green award
Boaters’ gardening efforts are praised by top botanist
Read MoreHave your say: council consults on dog control in Hackney
The Town Hall is asking what residents think about its proposals to introduce three new measures to tackle ‘dog nuisances’
Read MoreHow power, money and art are shifting to the East End
The Olympics have fuelled regeneration, but while many welcome the changes, some fear its character will be lost
Read MoreCitizens’ Advice: Your DIY PPI complaint can save you £100s
High Court ruling means banks will have to pay back up to £9 billion in mis-sold insurance
Read MorePolice appeal for missing 15-year-old Hackney girl
Roche Hector-McQueen was last seen at 5.45pm yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon
Read MoreConcerns raised over London Fields Lido safety
Hackney-based safety expert says he saw an “explosion” at the pool
Read MoreHackney’s Tony Gray wins British karate gold
Well Street businessman wins his second Masters title of 2011
Read MoreHackney residents look to renewables
Energy bills going through the roof? Some people are tackling the problem head on with roof-mounted solar panels
Read MoreHettie Peters obituary
Former Hackney councillor, community campaigner and advocate for young people
Read MoreAnger over Sainsbury’s Stoke Newington ‘sham’ consultation
Residents condemn the ‘one-sided’ consultation about plans for a big new supermarket in the neighbourhood
Read MoreSend a birthday card to Sam Hallam, the Hoxton One
With a decision expected on whether his case go back to the Court of Appeal, campaigners hope this will be the last birthday Hallam spends in prison
Read MoreIndependents’ Day 2011 – your local Hackney shops need you!
Celebrate the 4th of July by supporting your local independent shopkeepers and traders
Read MoreHuman chain to protest at NHS changes
A ‘Hands around the Homerton’ event is set to go ahead on Saturday 16 July in protest at the government’s Health and Social Care Bill
Read MoreLocal volunteers needed to help Kids Company in Hackney
Opportunities to gain experience are now available, providing general or specialist support working as part the charity’s school teams
Read MoreNew Asda supermarket to open in Stamford Hill
Whilst controversy rages over plans for a new Sainsbury’s in Stoke Newington, a new Asda is due to open just a short bus ride up the road
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth demands action on rocketing fuel prices
The local environmental campaign group says that unless government and local councils do more to protect poorer people from huge price rises, many will be unable to heat their homes this winter.
Read MoreHackney WickED Festival set to wow despite Olympics challenge
Although physically dwarfed by the 2012 stadium and other developments in its backyard, this weekend art extravaganza promises to be as vibrant and exciting as ever
Read MoreCitizens Advice: Good news for credit card users
The CAB explains how the new regulations will help people to better manage their repayments
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