News
Algeria meets Hackney in school exchange programme
Teachers from the North African country visited local schools in Hackney as part of a wider programme to encourage international dialogue
Read MoreHackney remembers those fallen in battle
The borough paid tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives during military service, with a procession and church service on Remembrance Sunday
Read MoreStoke Newington FC youth teams launched
Fun, fair play and football fever are the necessary attributes for our players, says club chairman
Read MoreRiver Lea voted among nation’s worst rivers
Rubbish, pollution and low fish stocks blight the Hackney stretch, say critics
Read MoreRestoration continues on Clissold House
Landmark building’s new look is soon to be revealed
Read MoreLondon 2012 Olympic Park gets arty
Newly appointed artist-in-residence and curator to lead on participatory creative projects
Read MoreHackney pupils take over government offices
The borough’s youth got the chance to meet society’s key decision makers as part of the Children’s Commisioner’s Takeover Day
Read MoreHackney teenagers go on Cape Town quest
Local charity says 10 day volunteering project in South Africa has been invaluable
Read MoreWinners honoured at Hackney Youth Sports Awards 2010
The borough’s finest are recognised for their outstanding achievements
Read MoreLondon 2012: Work begins on ArcelorMittal Orbit tower
London Mayor’s Olympic legacy will include an iconic landmark made of thousands of tonnes of steel
Read MoreCouncil does U-turn over ROA graffiti rabbit
Town Hall says it is “pleased that we can now put an end to this matter”
Read MoreCommunities have their say in council’s first migrant strategy
“Without a job it is hard to get housing, without adequate housing, health care gets worse. But the biggest issue for us is language.”
Read MoreGeorge Alagiah hosts Hackney debate on international aid
Questions asked about the effectiveness of sending cash abroad at a time of economic hardship at home
Read MoreWelfare cuts could force low income residents out
Those who rely on housing and other benefits may be unable to pay their rent
Read MoreBe on your guard against rogue employers
Those seeking work should check out job offers thoroughly before accepting them, warns Hackney’s Citizens Advice Bureau
Read MoreWith Reclaim Social Work, Hackney Council could find itself leading a revolution
It seems no-one has a bad word to say about the Reclaim Social Work project, but will it lead to a lasting change within the profession? Mark Gould looks at what makes it such a success
Read MoreStrip club clampdown could backfire
‘Nil’ policy may increase the number of illegal venues, warn critics
Read MoreBest primary schools snub government’s academies offer
In spite of the lure of potentially more cash, several are rejecting the opportunity to convert to academies
Read MoreRow over Stoke Newington one-way system continues
Making roads safer and more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly remains the top priority for local residents
Read MoreWick residents split over plans
15 year regeneration scheme will ‘protect unique character’
Read More