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Council agrees masterplan for Hackney Wick
Town Hall says creative and cultural industries in the area will be supported as the neighbourhood is ‘positively developed’ over the next 15 years
Read MoreEviction fears over housing benefit cuts
Proposed changes will hit residents hard, warns Hackney’s Citizens Advice Bureau
Read MoreCreeping marshwort settles down next to 2012 Olympic site
Marshes provide perfect home for botanical rarity
Read MoreHackney urged to join other London councils in signing C02 action plan
Local environmental campaign group Hackney Friends of the Earth asks Town Hall to commit to a 40% carbon reduction by 2020
Read MoreDiane Abbott takes up shadow junior ministerial position
MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington says she is honoured to play a part in rebuilding the Labour party
Read MoreHackney Council signals U-turn in CLR James library row
Following community outrage, Town Hall bosses agree to consult on the new name
Read MoreReal cost of ban on Council papers: message from the Mayor of Hackney
The Government is currently consulting on a new Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity
Read MoreThe Nest to replace Bardens Boudoir
New music and arts venue set to open mid-October
Read MoreMajor police inquiry into Hoxton man’s murder conviction
New hope for Sam Hallam and those campaigning for his release
Read MoreHackney artists make Guggenheim YouTube shortlist
Russell Higgs and Mark Hamilton Gruchy are amongst the eight UK entries for prestigious art award
Read MoreStorm over CLR James set to rage through Black History Month
Replacement Dalston library will not take on its predecessor’s title
Read MoreLet’s talk about sex, says Hackney Council
Consultation on licensing of sex establishments until 13 December 2010
Read MoreCharities and community groups face cash squeeze
Council hopes to maintain the current level of voluntary sector funding for this financial year, whilst future plans will have to take account of the government’s spending review this month
Read MoreHackney anti-cuts groups vow to resist austerity measures
Government’s ‘privatisation strategy’ is wrong-headed, say campaigners
Read MoreHackney GPs and health watchdog warn new proposals will undermine NHS
Plans will raise costs without benefiting patient care and worsen GP-patient relationships, say critics
Read MoreGormley and Hamnett give art to Arcola appeal
Renowned artist and fashion designer help raise cash for theatre’s move
Read MoreWoman wanted for GBH
Police are seeking information on Lorna Strachan, who is considered ‘dangerous’
Read MoreJude Law goes back to school to launch film competition for pupils
Actor visits east London academy to congratulate and encourage children who made short film on peace theme
Read MoreHackney artist makes Guggenheim YouTube shortlist
999 days: Russell Higgs Urban Barbarian is one of the final 125 selected from 23,000 entries
Read MoreHackney film maker shortlisted for award
Budding director’s film will be judged by actress Thandie Newton and director Mike Newell in Virgin Media Shorts awards
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