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Hackney Unison slams council’s ‘sham’ library cuts consultation
The union claims Town Hall bosses have already made up their minds about the future of the borough’s library services
Read MoreBaby Bathhouse gets helping hand from HBV Enterprise
A thriving Stoke Newington cabaret bar is proof that a good business plan can still persuade investors to back a great idea
Read MoreCouncillors’ fury at Hackney Today decision
The council decides to continue publication of its free ‘newspaper’ – one of the very few local authorities to do so
Read MoreStoke Newington Farmers’ Market to move
From 9 July, the market shifts from its usual residence in Church Street. Growing Communities is set to host ‘the ultimate urban picnic’ to mark the occasion
Read MoreMissing 13 year-old Hackney girl Crystal Rkaloo found ‘safe and well’
The schoolgirl was located yesterday morning, according to Hackney Police
Read MoreHave your say on the future of Hackney libraries
The council’s consultation ends on Monday 27 June 2011
Read MoreSainsbury’s plans for Stoke Newington store meets with mixed response
Whilst critics claim that independent shops could be forced to close, the local business association says that traders hold ‘a range of views’
Read MorePolice appeal for missing 13 year-old Hackney girl
Crystal Rkaloo was last seen at school yesterday, wearing a Mossbourne Academy uniform
Read MoreCouncil to decide future of Hackney Today
The Cabinet is to consider retention of its freesheet in defiance of criticism that it is simply ’propaganda on the rates’
Read MoreHackney Pearl announces short film competition
Create and submit your films, 6 – 14 August 2011
Read MoreHoxton Hall gets Heritage Lottery Fund cash
One of only four remaining music hall theatres in the UK, the Grade II listed building is set to benefit from a £200,000 grant
Read MoreLibya allocated Olympic tickets
Organisers confirm Libya’s Olympic authorities – headed by Gaddafi’s eldest son – given passes to London Games
Read MoreChatsworth Road Market open every Sunday
From today, 12 June, 11am – 4pm
Read MoreCanada goose killed by dog in Clissold Park: man arrested
A 24 year-old man is charged with having a dog out of control in a public place
Read MoreClissold Park ‘Zoo’ closure plea renewed
Campaigners launch a new petition, claiming the park’s animal enclosures are a “bizarre, inhumane anachronism”
Read MoreResidents oppose Hackney high-rise at London Fields
Locals say tower blocks are inappropriate for a designated conservation area of predominantly low-rise buildings
Read MoreVictory in sight for Clapton ‘save our loos’ campaign
As hundreds sign a petition to save Chatsworth Road market toilets, the council says it will reconsider plans to demolish the public lavatories
Read MorePro-choice campaigners fight moves to turn back clock on abortion rights
Diane Abbott among those opposing involvement of anti-abortion charity in possible amendment to law
Read MoreHackney councillor Linda Kelly: ‘Why I left Labour for the Tories’
Leabridge ward councillor who defected claims she was ‘punished’ for speaking out
Read MoreWhy are some mentally ill patients treated like criminals?
When Linda Morgan’s son Joe Paraskeva was sectioned, he tried to escape from hospital and was given a prison sentence that could see him spend the rest of his life behind bars. His mother has launched a campaign, Justice for Joe, to highlight his case
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