Colville Estate towers get go-ahead
Planning permission granted to architects Karakusevic Carson and David Chipperfield for the regeneration of Colville Estate in Hoxton
Read MorePhotographer jailed for sexually assaulting models in Hackney studio
Police are appealing for victims of freelance photographer Shaun Colclough to come forward
Read MoreKeep it eel: East End’s original jelly snack
Our food historian explores the story of eels, from 17th century Holland onwards
Read MoreAt the Red Route: Judith Olley dines with Hackney Citizen
‘Person and Plate’ series continues with 67-year-old Judith Olley providing much to chew on at Red Route Cafe
Read MoreEducation innovation: unlocking potential at Hackney UTC
Round-up of the latest successes at Hackney UTC as students connect with local tech companies and media agencies
Read MoreFriends of the Earth create buzz with bee count app
Charity launches Great British Bee Count mobile app launched to track decline in bee population
Read MoreCivilian memorial in Abney Park cemetery awarded listed status
English Heritage says the memorial is a ‘dignified and poignant reminder’ of the impact of Second World War on the local area
Read MoreCampaign launches against ‘Hong Kong style’ Shoreditch skyscrapers
Developers Hammerson and Ballymore say the scheme will ‘breathe life’ into heritage buildings on the Bishopsgate site
Read MoreHackney policeman found guilty of assaulting mentally ill prisoner
Directorate of professional standards said that Sgt Pilbeam’s actions were ‘inexcusable’
Read MoreHackney woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit FGM
Newham pensioner also arrested as an 11 year old girl is taken into care
Read MoreLib Dems bag victory in bid to improve recycling
Recycling bags will be easier to access, but Greens say council needs to ‘do more’
Read MoreBroken flux capacitor? Secret Cinema fans furious after show cancelled
Friday showing of Back to the Future also cancelled by event organisers
Read MoreCasablanca restaurant closed down after drugs found on premises
Takeaway on Sandringham Road temporarily shut over ‘anti-social behaviour’
Read MoreGet involved in Hackney Youth Parliament, urges Jermain Jackman
Nominations close today for 11-19 year olds wishing to represent the borough’s youth
Read MoreMorland Estate residents to dig deep for new communal garden
Trees for Cities start crowdfunding campaign to help raise £30,000 for garden with fruit orchard and play area
Read MoreMusic Journalism Bootcamp
Develop the skills every music journalist needs. Monday 24 April – Monday 26 June 2017 (eight weeks, excluding bank holidays)
Read MoreHackney hotels to charge guests voluntary donation of £1 a night
Partnership between council and local hotels aims to raise money for new community fund
Read MoreCouncil to consult on bringing housing back in-house
Residents and leaseholders to be consulted on proposal to dissolve Hackney Homes
Read MoreZavier Ellis – Type One Zealotry at Cock ‘n’ Bull Gallery
Exhibition in basement gallery contemplates the nature of spirituality, insanity and the occult, and their place in urbanised society
Read MoreMurderer Lerone Boye convicted for being unlawfully at large
Care worker Dean Ablakwa cleared of all charges
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