Ploutos, The Space, stage review: ‘Whimsical romp drawing on Greek folk traditions’
This ‘droll moral parable’ was the first in a series of live plays at the Covid-secure Isle of Dogs theatre
Read MoreAlice in Hackneyland goes west
The Wick-based art collective takes its signature flair to Twickenham for a major six-month exhibition celebrating the 300-year history of Orleans House Gallery’s lavish Octagon Room
Read MoreThe Citizen Gardener: ‘Even looking at a picture of a river or a wood can improve your mood’
Kate Poland on the mental health benefits of plants, efforts to ‘normalise’ gardening for Black and minority ethnic people, and some surprisingly speedy snails
Read MoreLocal politicians lift Black History flag over Hackney Town Hall
Council announces annual line-up of events honouring ‘positive and vital’ contributions of Black people to the borough
Read More‘Deep disconnect in trust’: Youth-led police monitoring group publishes report on stop and search
Hackney Account finds stark race disparity in use of handcuffs and force, and makes a number of recommendations to improve local policing
Read MoreHackney’s music venues call out for help to get through the winter
‘Nobody’s making any money,’ warns one manager as venues across the borough turn to crowdfunding for survival
Read MoreCarry on up the Cupola
Our resident food historian explores the compelling history of a special Tuscan stew, and dispels a fanciful myth about its origins
Read MoreLocal artist celebrates life of ‘fearless’ journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in new children’s book
Hackney-based Gattaldo hopes to inspire youngsters with the story of his late friend, who was assassinated in 2017 after reporting on corruption in their home country of Malta
Read MoreMayor announces temporary reshuffle as community safety chief prepares to go on maternity leave
Cllr Caroline Selman’s duties to be covered by existing cabinet members and newly appointed Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas
Read MoreTheresa Ikoko: ‘Hackney is a hub of love, safety and home for so many’
Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley speaks to the co-writer of highly praised new film Rocks about the impact of the borough on her work, and why she wanted to use her platform to counter negative perceptions
Read MoreCouncillors speak out for residents still ‘impacted severely’ by Finsbury Park floods
‘Significant number’ of families remain in alternative accommodation following burst water main last year
Read MoreCampaigners call for local political declaration on NHS patient charging
Save Our NHS lays out ‘moral and practical’ reasons for opposition to charges as Barts insists policy implemented ‘fairly, equitably and justly’
Read MoreEmergency transport plan passed as council warned over impact on voluntary sector
‘We will continue to listen, learn and if necessary make changes,’ says transport boss as work to reallocate road space moves ahead
Read MoreTown Hall education boss lays out hopes for the future as schools reopen
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble on rebuilding more equal and holistic schooling as borough’s students ‘relearn new environment’
Read MoreLocal tributes paid to Sgt Matt Ratana as memorial fund established
‘For years this man, this hero, this skipper was the centrepiece of community policing in Hackney,’ say local police
Read More‘Deep-seated problems’: Race disproportionality in Hackney school exclusions called out
Concerns raised over parents and students being ‘stereotyped, belittled or patronised’ as council pledges to continue to tackle issue
Read More‘We are an underdog’: Meet the man documenting the Covid experience of the Bangladeshi community
Hackney activist Ripon Ray’s new project is recording the stories of a people often ‘unheard by wider society’
Read MoreConcerns raised for people ‘shut out of the system’ by digitised healthcare
Local watchdog calls for greater cooperation with community and faith groups to reach ‘seldom-heard voices’
Read MoreResidents urged to get flu jab as local vaccine uptake plunges
Over 10 per cent drop in uptake seen among at-risk under-65s locally in five years as doctors urge: ‘Do your bit for community immunity’
Read MoreGreen campaigners decry Town Hall pension fund investments in arms trade
Former mayoral candidate calls out council’s aerospace and defence interests as policy prevents divestment for ‘non-financial’ reasons
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