Local art gallery’s new show features 16 artists’ responses to the Covid crisis
Outside In, set across two locations in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, explores the impact of the pandemic through a variety of work created during lockdown
Read MoreNebula Pizza, Hackney Road, food review: ‘A little slice of heaven’
This brand new restaurant made out of shipping containers offers a ‘safe, fun, and jolly good night out’
Read MoreTown Hall’s struggle to address Hackney’s digital divide continues
Skills chief Cllr Carole Williams says pandemic has brought long-standing issue into focus, and calls for push to ‘help people get online’
Read MoreLocal cyclist wins £200 in prize draw as Town Hall’s training programme starts up again
Covid-safe family sessions and one-on-one skills courses are free for anyone who lives, works or studies in Hackney
Read More‘Radical’ road closure plans drawn up for Hackney Central and Stoke Newington
Campaigners already aggrieved by recent measures react as council presses on with drive to discourage private car use
Read More‘Happy Not Moving Out Day’: Hackney renters picket billionaire landlord’s luxury hotel
Somerford Grove tenants backed by unions and local MP as they continue their fight against eviction
Read MoreTown Hall unveils first public sculpture by Hackney artist Stik in Hoxton Square
Four-metre-tall ‘Holding Hands’ is the result of a years-long collaboration between the council and the world-renowned street artist
Read MoreLocals voice concerns over use of public space as businesses struggle to adapt
Shoreditch residents and Protein Studios clash over the latter’s post-lockdown survival plan to serve alcohol outdoors
Read MoreTown Hall tweaks low traffic neighbourhood in Hoxton West
Transport chief says disruption caused by new schemes and roadworks across the borough likely to die down ‘in a number of weeks’
Read MoreFilthy Buns, Dalston, food review: ‘Joyous venue with staff and style to match’
This inventive burger joint at the Three Compasses pub will put a huge grin on your face
Read MoreHackney Mayor condemns culture secretary for Geffrye statue lobbying
Town Hall administration asks Oliver Dowden to apologise in letter accusing government minister of ‘overreaching his position’
Read MoreHomerton Hospital appeal to residents: ‘Don’t come here for a Covid test’
Warning goes out that increased risk of cross-infection could lead to parts of hospital being forced to close again
Read MoreCalls made for ‘clear strategy’ for usage of late night levy funds
Councillors urge focus on off-licences as greater flexibility in targeted enforcement sought
Read MoreHomerton Hospital forms ‘alliance’ to build back recovery of services
Health system works to return to near-normal levels of non-Covid services in ‘window of opportunity’ before winter
Read MoreHistoric Hoxton pub in battle for survival in face of economic crisis
Stag’s Head seeks later opening hours for outdoor space as restrictions leave it ‘struggling to keep open and alive’
Read MoreGovernment expectations for Town Hall Brexit preparations ‘not entirely clear’, says council
No-deal Brexit ‘presents serious risks to councils and how they operate going forward,’ says report
Read MoreHackney libraries celebrate World Afro Day for the first time
Range of books introduced as campaigners call on schools and headteachers to end Afro hair discrimination
Read MoreCouncil hits out at government for ‘shambolic’ Covid testing over weekend
‘Without a good testing programme, we cannot do our job,’ public health director warns
Read MoreCouncillors welcome platform of ongoing anti-racist reform at Town Hall
Work to combat racial inequality in council’s education and children & young people’s service scrutinised
Read MoreDisability forum calls for equality of opportunity in Hackney transport
Hackney Disability BackUp warns of members’ continuing challenges in accessing travel over range of ‘long-term and recent’ issues
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