Island Song, Madeleine Bunting, book review: ‘A lyrical take on war-time Guernsey’
The Hackney-based author’s debut novel builds on her meticulous research into the occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion: ‘Big win’ for local contingent as Hackney MPs voice support
Both Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier accepted a meeting with borough rebels to discuss the movement’s demands
Read MoreProtest march to call on council to ‘press pause’ on road closures – as counter-campaign emerges
Parents, children and traders to march on Clissold Park for rally tomorrow – while families from Walford and surrounding roads demand Town Hall pushes ahead with closures
Read MoreCampaigners question award of Britannia contract to company linked to ‘poor behaviour’
Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services
Read MoreTrade unions call on council to focus on equality amid ‘culture of fear’ allegations
Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers
Read MoreHackney Liberal Democrats launch European election campaign
Local party plans to be active across the borough ahead of polling on 23 May
Read MoreChildcare subsidy cut for wealthy families as council reforms ‘outdated’ fees
Town Hall aims for ‘fairer’ rebalance in favour of single parents with changes to bands and subsidies
Read MoreHackney Wick fish boss to stand for Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party in European elections
Lance Forman, who runs a salmon-smoking firm on Fish Island, says he is putting himself forward to ‘save democracy’
Read MoreCouncil unveils multimillion-pound plan to convert disused garages into affordable workspace
Pilot units would be let to ‘experienced workspace provider’ as Town Hall attempt to combat rising commercial rents
Read MoreCycling club and local restaurant team up to fund new bikes for refugee riders
Cycling Club Hackney and Italian eatery Venerdi launched new bikes and kits in Clapton earlier this month
Read MoreCouncil investment chief grilled on success in supporting local businesses
Scrutiny chair calls for ‘real life experiences’ of local business owners to be acknowledged
Read MoreProspects uncertain for council-backed union of the self-employed
Town Hall officers admit exploration of idea was ‘optimistic’
Read MoreTown Hall slams brakes on controversial road closure scheme
Campaign group accuses Town Hall recommendation leaving final decision to council officers as ‘completely undemocratic’
Read MoreCelebrations as Hackney’s Overground ticket offices saved from closure
London Mayor pledges funds as unions declare ‘significant victory’
Read MorePolice appeal for witnesses after man is stabbed to death in Stoke Newington
The victim, thought to be in his thirties, was found with a knife wound on Matthias Road at 5.47pm yesterday evening
Read MoreThree Sisters, Almeida Theatre, review: ‘Captivating display of human suffering’
Sharp choreography and bursts of humour lift this terrifying glimpse over the abyss
Read MoreLocal schoolkids tackle congestion head on with cycling challenge
Pupils, parents and staff at the Olive School took a healthier route in for 10 days for charity Sustrans
Read MoreSitting, Arcola Theatre, review: ‘Funny yet subtly devastating’
Katherine Parkinson of IT Crowd fame turns portrait painting into an ‘exercise in human understanding’ in her playwriting debut
Read More‘Dirty health food’ shop plans deliveries to Shoreditch bar patrons
The Good Yard accepts restricted licensing conditions as councillors warn ‘Shoreditch does get out of hand at times’
Read MoreSnapshot of Ridley Road: Youth project photographs locals inside under-threat Shopping Village
Future Hackney is recording the plight of the iconic but fast-changing market street in Dalston
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