We won’t take steps to ban chicken shops near schools, says Hackney Council
Takeaway ‘ban’ proposal proves too much for council to stomach despite MP Diane Abbott’s warning over ‘proliferation of chicken shops’
Read MorePolice appeal for information on whereabouts of missing teenager Imani Anderson
13-year-old was last seen in Hackney on Saturday and police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare
Read MorePunch above your weight at Kick Studio
Find your inner Rocky at boxing gym in Richmond Road
Read MoreDemand improved products, urges Friends of the Earth
Environmental group launches new Make It Better campaign
Read MoreLeader – stories of police spies spookily close to home
Undercover: The True Story of Britain’s Secret Police tells of secret cop’s links to Hackney
Read MoreFull of Eastern promise – rev up for ‘bigger and louder’ EE2013
Electronic music festival takes place in Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire in August
Read More119 Lower Clapton cafe hosts exhibitions
Hand-built bikes from Kennedy City Bicycles go on display as visitors enjoy locally produced wine and beer
Read MoreIt’s child’s play! Read our pick of summer days out with the kids
The sun is here, so while it shines, make hay – at the city farm and numerous other fun places
Read MoreGuides lead foragers into Abney Park Cemetery
Dog mess means flora stays off the menu and pickers look but don’t lunch
Read MoreLet’s bounce! Life size replica of Stonehenge to be showcased at Open East Festival
Visitors can jump on inflatable artwork based on spiritual pagan site when it arrives in East London later this month
Read MoreLeader – Is clampdown on street clutter a tad confused?
Threat of fines in campaign against ‘obstructive’ A-boards, but Town Hall itself advertises on even bigger on-street boards
Read MoreLondon Collections review
Attention grabbing offerings taking centre stage at LC:M SS14
Read MoreArchitecture for Everyone (TM) – EASTWEST architecture on how businesses can make the most of their space
Architecture practice gives insights into revival of high streets
Read MoreFields – review
You don’t have to dig deep to uncover a tasty crop of dishes
Read MoreHackney NUT attacks Gove’s ‘madcap plan for school holidays’
Divisions locally over government proposals to scrap long summer breaks from 2015
Read MoreDrome strike: Younghusband serve up relentless Krautrock
Hackney band gear up for next show on 14 July
Read MoreHow Buildings Kill – review
Confounding and enlightening, disquieting publication takes its cue from a quintessentially urban art
Read MoreThe Marshes by Samuel Wright and Josh Lustig – review
Collaboration is a reminder that even in our high tech world some things are beyond our control
Read MoreFears housing scheme could result in closure of Hoxton pub The Macbeth
Co-owner Mark Robinson says legendary gig venue could end up being shut down if new residents complain about noise
Read MoreShoreditch club East Village stripped of license after police request
Two men arrested and bailed until 13 December
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