Clarion – stage review: 'filthy, dark, hilarious and utterly human'
Set in the offices of Britain’s worst newspaper, Clarion is both witty and scathing about the state of the media and society as a whole
Read MoreRow escalates between Hackney’s Orthodox Jews and coroner over burial of dead
Leading religious figures say fears over autopsies and delayed burials are ‘traumatising’ the community
Read MoreFootage of Hackney wanted for Open Cinema project
Artist Neil Cummings wants to create a film-based celebration of Hackney using film from local people and aspiring filmmakers
Read MoreSainsbury’s backs out of Wilmer Place in shock twist to supermarket saga
Dramatic week for Stokey Local as Sainsbury’s exits Newmark Properties scheme and court battle draws to a close
Read MoreDalston mosque faces questions over political slogan emblazoned on roof
The Charity Commission said will be contacting the UK Islamic Trust as a ‘matter of urgency’
Read MoreHackney's newest theatre is up for community building award
Hackney Showroom needs votes from the public to win the funds it needs to finish interior of the theatre
Read MoreHackney South General Election 2015 debate – as it happened
Welcome to our Hackney South General Election 2015 debate – live at the Arcola Theatre, Dalston
Read MoreHackney North General Election 2015 debate – as it happened
Welcome to our Hackney North General Election 2015 debate – live at the Arcola Theatre, Dalston
Read MoreHackney WickED art festival is cancelled
Organisers to re-think the festival due to rising costs and the changing nature of Hackney Wick
Read MoreHackney free school tight-lipped over delayed opening
Mystery surrounds what role the General Election is to play in the opening of Hackney Wick Academy
Read MoreSoapbox snippets: weekly round-up from the Hackney campaign trail
Hustings galore, a Tory-annosaurus Rex and the battle over Dunsmure Road
Read MoreHackney club’s star rower makes waves in historic women’s Boat Race win
Maddy Badcott who learnt to row at Lea Rowing Club is Oxford’s youngest crew member in women’s boat race
Read MoreEast London Painting Prize shortlist announced
23 East London artists will be vying for the annual prize when their work goes on display in Wapping later this month
Read MoreBunsmiths at The Sebright Arms – review: burgers with a barbecue twist
New pop-up will dispel any fears that East London has reached ‘peak burger’
Read MoreRussell Brand gets angry about inequality at Hackney film screening
Comedian and activist defends his stance not to vote at Hackney Picturehouse screening of his film The Emperor’s New Clothes
Read MoreBoat-dwellers unite in Hackney against ‘draconian’ clampdown on cruisers
Boaters who do not move could lose their licences as Canal and River Trust tightens up enforcement of 14-day rule
Read MoreNew East London music: Breathing Space
A five-piece choral group combines haunting vocals with field recordings in site specific settings
Read MoreCampaigners protest in Hackney over ‘toxic’ free trade agreement
Campaigners from 38 degrees call on Hackney Council to declare its opposition to The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Read MoreRotorino – restaurant review: Italian cuisine made with cocky simplicity
If you don’t have an Italian grandma, try Rotorino’s well-trained waiters instead
Read MoreFar-right nationalists hold Clapton rally against Jewish patrol group Shomrim
Hackney Unite Against Fascists who called counter-demonstration ‘angry’ that police allowed rally to go ahead
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