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Council delays decision on fossil fuel investment amid mounting pressure

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 20 September 2016 at 11:06
Turning up the heat: Divest Hackney campaigners protesting yesterday

Divest Hackney campaigners demand council dumps £42 million investments in coal, gas and crude oil extraction

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Soho House eyes up Stoke Newington’s Wilmer Place

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 19 September 2016 at 17:39
Protesters Stokey Local Newington Sainsbury's Wilmer Place

Change of use application refers to Dirty Burger, Chicken Shop and Pizza East potentially occupying the site next to Abney Park

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Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville backs Passing Clouds protest

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 19 September 2016 at 14:08
Saturday's march in Dalston. Photograph: Alan D Millier

Hackney’s most senior local politician said he was sorry he could not attend event as hundreds rallied in Dalston

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Sisters Uncut activists climb onto Town Hall balcony to set off flares

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 19 September 2016 at 11:17
Sunday's protest by Sisters Uncut. Photograph: Sisters Uncut

Group used ladders to stage action in order to put pressure on newly-elected Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville

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Cook Daily, restaurant review: vegan joint beloved of grime royalty serves up bowls of glory

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 17 September 2016 at 14:27
Cook Daily. Photograph: Jade King

Marijuana-inspired sauce is the order of the day in this casual, excellent vegan eatery in Shoreditch

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Gavin Turk gives cautious welcome to plans for dedicated ‘artist zones’

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 16 September 2016 at 14:53

City Hall’s proposals to protect artists from developers and soaring rents could end up undermining their creativity, says Hackney Wick artist

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Hackney elects Philip Glanville as mayor

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 16 September 2016 at 12:44
Philip Glanville.

Labour candidate triumphs by landslide despite low turnout

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This is Grime – book review: A behind-the-scenes look at the musical revolution that defines a generation

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 17:07
Skepta. Photograph: Olivia Rose

A new book provides an intricate snapshot of a thriving subculture in British music, born out of the raves and pirate radio stations of East London

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This is Grime – book review: A behind-the-scenes look at the musical revolution that defines a generation

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 16:45

A new book provides an intricate snapshot of a thriving subculture in British music, born out of the raves and pirate radio stations of East London

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The Comet is Coming: Hackney’s dark horse for Mercury Prize glory

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 16:25
(l-r): Dan Leavers, Shabaka Hutchings and Max Hallett as jazz three-piece The Comet is Coming. Photograph: Fabrice Bourgelle

A heady mix of space exploration, spirituality and improvisation have landed a Hackney avant-jazz trio in the running for the prestigious music prize

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The Comet is Coming: Hackney's dark horse for Mercury Prize glory

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 16:20

A heady mix of space exploration, spirituality and improvisation have landed a Hackney avant-jazz trio in the running for the prestigious music prize

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Sir Steve Redgrave launches Lea Rowing Club boathouse

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 13:37
Sir Steve Redgrave meets junior rowers at Lea Rowing Club

Olympic legend ‘delighted’ that new facility supports junior rowers

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Polling starts in Hackney mayoral election and will continue until 10pm

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 15 September 2016 at 10:14
Voters will go to the polls yet again in one Hackney ward this November

Election was triggered after Jules Pipe – who held the post for 14 years – left to become Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s planning chief

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Kim Briggs death: Man charged following fatal collision involving cyclist in Old Street

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 16:01
Kim Briggs died following the incident earlier this year

Charlie Alliston, 19, of Trothy Road, Bermondsey, was charged with causing bodily harm by wilful misconduct in relation to incident earlier this year

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Hundreds expected to march in support of Passing Clouds this weekend

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:34
Passing clouds boarded up earlier this year

Once brightly coloured exterior of Dalston club has been painted grey after owners Landhold Developments seized it

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Jeremy Corbyn could become a Hackney MP under ‘disgraceful’ boundary changes

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 12:32
"Whatever the result on Saturday, the Hackney Labour party will stay united." Photograph: Gary Knight/Flickr (Creative Commons)

Redrawing of the electoral map could see Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier slug it out for a newly-formed Hackney Central seat

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Jubilant procession of sound and colour at Hackney One Carnival

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 September 2016 at 16:36
Carnival of colours. Photograph: Sean Pollock

This year’s event was a riot of costume and creativity under the blazing sun

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Hackney in top five most ‘anti grammar school’ areas of England

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 September 2016 at 15:08
YouGov's map shows areas in red that are against grammar schools and those in green that are in favour of them. Image: YouGov

Pollster YouGov says borough came fifth out of 148 parts of England least well disposed towards this type of school

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Colvestone Primary School: campaigner victorious in High Court battle against council

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 September 2016 at 14:23

Dalston resident hailed as ‘environmental champion’ after building plans that would have overshadowed a school playground are overturned in the High Court

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‘Clear’ support for pathology services staying at Homerton, watchdog says

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 September 2016 at 12:11
East London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services in the grounds of the Homerton Hospital. Photograph: David Holt

Healthwatch Hackney says dozens of patients, doctors and health workers rejected outsourcing at a meeting held last week amid fears for lab’s future

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