Lawyers hit out at council’s reliance on controversial medical reports in housing cases
Court documents reveal lack of face-to-face assessments carried out by NowMedical
Read MoreStrikes by bus drivers for disabled children loom again as talks break down
Council ‘disappointed’ as union walks away claiming Town Hall ‘misled’ its members
Read MoreConstruction of controversial Drum hotel to start ‘within a couple of weeks’
Councillor questions precedent set by high rise inspired by cog wheels of early mechanical computers
Read MoreMaster – An Ainu Story, Sway Gallery, exhibition review: ‘A salutary reminder of the diversity of all identity’
Photographer Adam Isfendiyar talks to the Citizen about his experiences with one of Japan’s indigenous peoples
Read MoreDeleted council report sparks concerns over ‘state of local democracy’
Town Hall blames ‘error’ for passage referring to Walford Road closures apparently treating decision as ‘foregone conclusion’
Read MoreHackney Citizen shortlisted for prestigious Newsawards for fourth year running
Citizen among seven nominees for ‘Niche Market Newspaper of the Year’
Read MoreStrikes by bus drivers for disabled children suspended ahead of further talks
Drivers say they are ‘struggling’ as unions say council have pledged talks will include pay
Read More‘Chaotic and slipshod’ chicken shop blocked from 5am closing
Employee fled interview with police ‘through six lanes of Old Street traffic and was never seen again’
Read MoreHomerton International Festival of Beer & Bar Snacks returns to The Adam & Eve this Easter
Rockadollar, What The Fattoush and White Men Can’t Jerk provide their take on the humble bar snack
Read MoreBattle to save Ridley Road Shopping Village continues with weekend festival
Development plan represents ‘fight for the heart, soul and spirit of Hackney’, say campaigners
Read MoreThe Citizen Gardener: ‘It’s been a joy to see so many people benefit’
Kate Poland bids a fond farewell to Cordwainers Garden, which closes on 5 April after eight bountiful years
Read MoreFamily-run market stall started by first world war veteran turns 100
Sydney Tothill opened the tea and snacks stand in Shoreditch in 1919 – and it is now run by his granddaughter Jane
Read MoreCommunity Law Centre could close by next year after ‘sudden and unconsulted’ 45 per cent cuts
HCLC ‘deeply shocked and puzzled’ as trustees hit out at redistribution of grants pot
Read MoreHackney wins £10k funding to celebrate Windrush Day
Council is one of 50 organisations to receive government cash for events on 22 June
Read MoreArts venue Stour Space in £50k fundraising dash to secure its future in Hackney Wick
The popular hub, home to 40 artists, needs thousands by the end of the week for a long-term lease at Roach Road
Read MoreTown Hall faces judicial review over controversial nightlife policy
Campaign group We Love Hackney claims policy is ‘bread and butter for big chains’
Read MorePlans for ‘domineering’ 27-storey hotel in Shoreditch criticised by Historic England
Fears raised that tower planned on former site of Foundry arts space could end distinction between Shoreditch and the City
Read MoreClapton bookshop to celebrate release of major anthology of African women’s writing
Margaret Busby OBE, whose follow-up to her landmark compendium Daughters of Africa was published this month, will chair a panel for Pages of Hackney next week
Read MoreCouncil’s long-awaited road closure data confirms toxic air increase for Stoke Newington schools and businesses
Campaigners slam plans as ‘unethical’ as Deputy Mayor pledges to ‘constantly look at new and better ways to improve air quality’
Read MoreTwo people dead after being electrocuted on train tracks near Hackney Wick
British Transport Police found two badly burned bodies last night after responding to reports of casualties
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