The Citizen Gardener: ‘An urban garden at night brings wildness and community’
Kate Poland on how developments are disrupting the important balance of natural light and darkness for community spaces, why she’s happier knitting at night, and how a group of local gardeners have put the borough on the map in Europe
Read MoreBridport residents’ troubles continue as balconies fenced off with wire mesh
Town Hall fences off balconies for residents’ ‘own safety’ as rehousing effort continues
Read MoreTown Hall gears up for introduction of parking charges for motorcyclists
Plans to be consulted on in new year hailed by transport boss as ‘most comprehensive approach in London’
Read MoreCouncillors call for mental health services to partner with gangs unit
Living in Hackney scrutiny commission voices concerns over Integrated Gangs Unit’s ‘lack of transparency’
Read MoreStoke Newington traders set for charity Christmas market
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
Read MoreTitbits – Applesauce and idle talk
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Read MoreLeader – Dashers and dancers
A Christmas election is a big ask for local candidates, but some have shown more willing than others
Read MoreRidley Road resistance continues as community plan mooted for shopping village
Council responds to trader unrest over change in regulations as campaigns from across London join forces
Read MoreTown Hall pilots Personal Alarm Watch to help residents live independently
Pilot part of assistive technology test for people using health and care services
Read MoreCouncillors call for greater focus on ‘growing population’ with rare cancers
Town Hall administration sends message that patients living with uncommon cancers ‘matter too’ in letter to government
Read MoreNo hospital cuts agenda in new ‘Neighbourhoods’ care model, councillors assured
Planned care director stresses that GP-centred health model does not signal ‘savings or reductions’ in response to Healthwatch concerns
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal: Benthal Primary pupils dress up for fundraising day
The Stoke Newington school was filled with toy soldiers, space hoppers and more as it supported the appeal for the third year running
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion’s Hackney South climate hustings turns into Brexit debate
Focus moves from climate to discussions on democracy, trade and electoral reform
Read MoreHackney North candidates condemn ‘Nazi’ heckling of Brexit Party nominee
Conservative and Green hopefuls join Brexit Party candidate in criticism of ‘extreme and derogatory remarks’
Read MoreDiane Abbott accused of ‘disrespecting’ electorate with hustings no-show
Hackney North candidates round on incumbent MP for canvassing in Westminster during Extinction Rebellion’s climate hustings
Read MoreDaffodil Mulligan, Shoreditch, food review: ‘Irish fine dining delivers clever flavours’
Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan brings a ‘magic touch’ to City Road
Read MoreHackney’s diversity to take centre stage for Creative Disruption Festival next year
The Arcola Theatre’s two-month event will feature ten productions by members of its award-winning participation programme
Read More‘Don’t tie yourself to one set of options’: Greens accidentally reveal unvarnished position on road closures
Labour transport boss accuses Greens of using contentious road closure scheme as ‘political football’
Read MoreHackney North candidates grilled on climate crisis at Extinction Rebellion hustings but Diane Abbott a no-show
Five parties discuss climate emergency as suspended Liberal Democrat candidate Ben Mathis has invite withdrawn
Read MoreGeffrye to relaunch as Museum of the Home next summer after £18m revamp
New name signals a more contemporary direction for the Hoxton institution, which has been closed for renovations for two years
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