Cassland Road Gardens to be renamed as part of borough-wide review
The decision over the gardens, named after slave trader John Cass, is just the first in a sweeping rethink of place names across the borough, announced by the council in the wake of global anti-racism protests
Read MoreTamsin Ssembajjo Quigley: ‘We need a curriculum that recognises British history has not just been produced on this island’
The local writer speaks to the team behind the new African Studies Centre, which hopes to train teachers and students in Africa’s history, free of the prism of European colonialism
Read MoreHackney care homes take part in ‘UK-first’ trial of rapid Covid test
Researchers hope the new test, which can show results in under an hour, will help ‘interrupt community transmission’
Read MoreRenewed calls to tackle racism on third anniversary of Rashan Charles’ death
Mayor speaks of his anger at the lack of closure for the family, who continue to question the police watchdog’s ruling that Charles’ death was ‘accidental’
Read MoreStreet artist brings some colour back to Shoreditch as borough slowly opens up
World-renowned artist Nerone’s ‘colourful, dreamlike flowers’ on Chance Street celebrate the vibrancy of city life
Read MoreTwo teenagers found guilty of racially aggravated assault on rabbi
The boys, aged 15 and 16, each received a year-long Youth Rehabilitation Order for the attack in Amhurst Park last November
Read MoreTown Hall explores ‘15-minute city’ concept as it grapples with economic fallout from coronavirus
New local plan makes mention of model developed in Paris, in which residents have quick access to goods, services and leisure facilities
Read MoreCouncil announces competition for local families to build their own home
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Hackney invited to apply for the Self-Build Challenge, which makes use of land too small for council developments
Read MoreNeurodiverse artists star in ‘compelling’ online photography exhibition
Leon Foggitt’s portraits for Submit to Love, a programme run by brain injury charity Headway East London, have been shared by Shoreditch gallery Autograph ABP
Read MoreDe Beauvoir residents to vote on estate regeneration in planning policy dry run
Ballot aims to put residents ‘at centre of decisions affecting their area’
Read MoreLocal galleries that you can enjoy without booking in advance
A handy list of places where the ‘pleasure of a casual visit’ to an exhibition can still be found
Read MoreCoronavirus: ‘Decimation’ of council finances revealed as government support falls short
‘No going back to normal,’ Mayor warns, as Town Hall faces £67m hit in lost income and increased spending
Read MorePolitical pressure increases on Homerton Hospital over outsourced key workers
Pay row intensifies as both Hackney MPs speak out and unions call for health secretary to ‘put brakes’ on new five-year contract for facilities giant ISS
Read MoreTown Hall pledges action to put young people at heart of local policy
Young Futures Commission calls on council to act on ‘thoughts, concerns and ideas’ of thousands of borough’s young people
Read MoreAfrican artworks lost in Shoreditch church basement for 70 years go on display
A free exhibition at the Theatre Courtyard showcases rare early paintings and drawings by more than 40 Zimbabwean artists
Read MoreResident safety chief warns of shortfall in government funding on post-Grenfell works
Donna Bryce says all London boroughs are worried about the resources needed to comply with ‘huge changes’ to building regulations
Read MoreHackney Winter Night Shelter seeks permanent home to support rough sleepers
Homelessness charity urges anyone with an empty property suitable for up to 15 people to get in touch
Read MoreTamsin Ssembajjo Quigley: ‘The maker movement has never been more important’
The writer speaks to Hackney residents who have been making face masks, and a researcher who thinks the pandemic has allowed makers to shake off the ‘hobbyist’ stereotype
Read MoreFlat Earth Pizza at The Plough, Homerton, food review: ‘Inventive grub that doesn’t hurt the planet’
Our reviewer emerges from lockdown for a ‘guilt-free evening of astounding food’ at this vegan pizzeria-in-a-pub
Read MorePoetry: Screens by Tamara von Werthern
The award-winning local playwright on the ‘shadow play of life’
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