Mortality Rate – review
A musical style meets a misanthropic view of humanity in Andrew Elliott’s latest collection of poems
Read MoreReaping the Dalston Harvest
Independent health and organic food store has recently opened on Kingsland Road
Read MoreEerily well dressed men
Interview with designer and Hackney resident Katie Eary – a rising star in men’s fashion
Read MoreAn East End View – Hackney’s answer to Hockney
Local artist’s urban landscapes have caught the eye of the art world
Read MoreTech City and creative industries ‘threatened by conversion plans’
Move to let office spaces become residential without planning permission risks leaving technology hub a ‘hollow doughnut of bankers’
Read MoreFuture film buffs on hand for Dalston Children’s Festival
Movie club teenagers picking flicks to be shown in Dalston Square
Read MoreMoves like Hagger
Haggerston is conveniently placed in the heart of Hackney and has most things going for it
Read MoreEfes Snooker Club fights loss of licence
Bar and snooker club lodges court appeal against Hackney Council’s licence decision
Read MoreReasons to be chairful at Dalston’s School of Stuff
Students take craft beyond knitting with classes in furniture making, upholstery and more
Read MoreLocal authorities gain more influence over free schools
New proposals will grant local authorities more power to help decide locations of free schools and academies
Read MoreTrance – review
Danny Boyle’s film contains many surprises and puzzles
Read MoreWoodburner folk keep flame lit on acoustic sessions
The Tuesday acoustic night has grown from its origins in the basement of a derelict pub
Read MoreLondon Gypsy Orchestra in brass section sponsorship appeal
Gypsy orchestra needs sponsors to help a young musician learn rare instrument
Read MoreCafé cultured – literary project eyes Haggerston railway arches
A literary café partially owned by its customers would put intellectual rigour back into coffee drinking
Read MoreStreet artist Stik gives away work in Big Issue
Once homeless graffiti artist publishes exclusive work in magazine to help people living on streets
Read MoreDalston prepares for Land of Kings festival
No longer an inside job as annual festival adds outdoor locations
Read MoreWomen entrepreneurs given boost to gain global scope
University of East London-led project provides women in enterprise with expertise to ‘make it global’
Read MoreStudents catch tech bug with electric firefly installation
‘Solar swarm’ engages students in science, technology, engineering and maths through creativity
Read MoreForeign music students face deportation in visa row
Immigration crackdown means students at music college attended by Leona Lewis may have to leave UK midway through their courses
Read MorePay dispute leads to strike at special needs schools
Staff at Horizon and Downsview Specialist Educational Needs Schools School take industrial action to secure agreed wages for teaching assistants
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