Leader — More power to our elbows!
In the space that’s left between the state and corporate interests, action by local residents can still influence decision-making by both
Read MorePlans unveiled for ‘dramatic’ makeover of the Narrow Way
Multi-million pound overhaul will improve road surface and improve ‘perceived conflict’ between cyclists and pedestrians
Read MoreArt Licks Weekend returns to champion independent gallery scene
Arebyte, Doomed and Transition Gallery are among the galleries taking part in three-day festival across East and South London
Read MoreTitbits — CGI suits, targeted tweets and skeletons in the shadows
The council asks for men’s views on shaping the borough while tiny little corporate people sip champers on Regent’s Canal
Read MoreHackney New School and Sixth Form – a school focused on music
Hackney New Sixth Form is completely committed to ensuring outstanding progress and achievement for all students
Read MoreMan charged with murder of Moses Fadairo
Christopher Erunse will appear in court charged with the murder of young father shot dead on Chatsworth Road
Read MoreKeeping up with Owen Jones – new patron of Hackney law centre
The activist journalist knows the key issues inside out – but what will he bring to his new role?
Read MoreSaved! Rich Mix is no longer under threat of closure
Future of arts organisation secured after financial dispute with Tower Hamlets Council is resolved
Read MoreChatsworth Road shooting: man named locally as Moses Fadairo
Second man arrested after 25-year-old shot dead in middle of busy market street
Read MoreMan shot dead in broad daylight on Chatsworth Road
Man arrested after 25-year-old shot dead outside butchers in Clapton
Read More‘Disgusted’ Jules Pipe blasts City Hall’s intervention in Goodsyard scheme
Hackney Mayor says decision to bypass local authorities shows ‘complete contempt’ for local businesses and residents
Read MoreBoris Johnson ‘calls in’ decision on controversial Goodsyard proposals
Campaigners say ‘developers are panicking’ ahead of London Mayoral election as Boris Johnson steps in again
Read More'Renaissance man' Stik raises unprecedented £50,000 for Homerton Hospital
Street artist is mobbed by fans during print sale in aid of NHS hospital’s art services
Read MoreLondon Mayor to have final say on rejected Norton Folgate development
Intervention comes after Tower Hamlets council threw out the controversial British Land scheme in July
Read MoreHackney announces it will review £42m pension fund investment in dirty energy
‘Most fund members won’t be happy to learn that their money is funding climate change’, say divestment campaigners
Read MoreRecovering addicts among stars of cabaret about crack cocaine
Surreal cabaret Rockston Stories reveals true stories about drug addiction and features characters from history of Hoxton
Read MoreInterns from Hackney solar co-op launch appeal against funding cuts
Government proposals to slash the Feed-in Tariff would have ‘dramatic impact’ on projects like Banister House
Read MoreSeventh man charged with murder of Hoxton teenager
17-year-old Marcel Addai was stabbed to death on a Hoxton estate earlier this month
Read MoreArtist plans to leave 365 paintings on the streets during a year
Public encouraged to spot, take home and tweet about paintings as part of guerilla art project
Read MoreDance of death on London Fields mourns state of the arts
Choreographer Florence Peake creates a performance using the old Celtic practice of ‘keening’ to lament the state of modern culture
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