Hackney children’s services still require improvement after Ofsted inspection
Town Hall signals ‘determination’ to make improvements as inspector highlights stress placed on families of children with complex needs
Read MoreHackney councillor slays demon Santa in short crowdsourced film for Amazon
Victoria ward rep’s horror film character ‘just wants to see that actually justice is being done’
Read MoreHomerton Hospital denies ‘banning’ protesters as Mayor supports cleaners over pay
Full-time workers for outsourced facilities company ISS said to be making just £3.43 an hour
Read MoreUp to 100 people could be ‘negatively impacted’ by Hackney pension changes
Town Hall stresses the problem is a result of government reforms and is ‘happening around the country’
Read MoreAn Opinionated Guide to Vegan London, Hoxton Mini Press: ‘Highly informative digest of animal-free eating’
The volume features mouth-watering photos, and the section on east London is ‘by far the bulkiest’
Read MoreTop Cuvée, Highbury: ‘Charming, lively evening filled with wine and flavour’
Chef and co-owner Brodie Meah’s restaurant is a stylish choice for both oenophiles and eco-warriors
Read MoreOutspoken: JJ Bola & Natalie Fiennes, Pages of Hackney: ‘Sex education and masculinity treated with grace and humour’
The authors took aim at patriarchy and capitalism at an intimate event at the Clapton bookshop last month
Read MoreMarvin Khoo & Temple of Fine Arts, Sadler’s Wells: ‘Exceptional dance company conjures up myth and magic’
The Bharatanatyam ensemble dazzled audiences last month as part of Darbar Festival 2019
Read MoreUnion of Hackney Gardens calls for more local powers to protect open space
Town Hall insists powers remain at national level as newly-formed Union calls for residents to identify open spaces of ‘importance to them’
Read MoreGreen activist seeks apology from newly-elected Clissold councillor over kicking threat
Cllr Kofo David accused by former Green Hackney Mayoral candidate of ‘sinking to level of Trump’s discourse’
Read More30 Hours Free Childcare at Princess May
The Stoke Newington primary school has limited places available. Find out how to apply…
Read MoreHackney doctors’ surgery shines at National GP Awards for third year running
Richmond Road Medical Centre’s administration staff reach final of Reception Team of the Year
Read MoreHackney playwright’s first film to feature in prestigious festival this weekend
Tamara von Werthern’s short film, directed by another local, Marcus Liversedge, shows at Genesis Cinema on Sunday as part of London Lift-Off
Read MoreDiane Abbott retains Hackney North as fellow candidates call for voting reform
Shadow home secretary returned to her seat with 33,000-plus majority despite dramatic Labour losses across the country
Read MoreLabour’s Kofo David elected as new councillor for Clissold ward
Cllr David ‘honoured’ as he holds seat left vacant by resignation of Ned Hercock
Read MoreLabour’s Meg Hillier re-elected as MP for Hackney South – but says national picture is ‘gutting’
Hillier wins resoundingly but warns of ‘unlucky Friday 13th for us all’ with Boris Johnson on course for large majority
Read MoreHackney goes to the polls for general election
By-election also taking place in Clissold ward
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Read MoreThe Duchess of Malfi, Almeida Theatre: ‘High-octane take on a surprisingly modern play’
John Webster’s early 17th century classic is an ‘object lesson in the iniquity of restrictions on a woman’s sexual conduct’
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Our resident food historian boils down the benefits of a hearty chicken broth
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