Frustration fallout after EastEnders declines Olympic Park move
The BBC’s decision not to move the production base of its flagship soap to the Games broadcast centre makes the job of filling that space in the long term more difficult
Read MoreHackney wards to be redrawn in Boundary Commission shake-up plan
The number of councillors and the size and shape of wards is set to change in advance of the next local elections in 2014
Read MoreSalute To The Wailers – review
Hackney Empire, 10 -11 September 2011
Read MoreKreayshawn – review
The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch, London
Read MoreThe Saturday interview: Mossbourne academy’s Sir Michael Wilshaw
Sir Michael Wilshaw is the super-strict head at Mossbourne academy in Hackney, and is rumoured to become the new head of Ofsted. Can he repeat Mossbourne’s success nationwide?
Read MorePlanned changes to Hackney MPs’ constituency boundaries unveiled
Two new constituencies for the borough are set to change the shape of Hackney politics if new proposals get the go-ahead
Read MoreHackney Gay Pride march to go ahead despite Home Secretary’s ban
A loophole in the law means local gay parade will takes place later this month as planned
Read MoreAlpha-ville Festival 2011
An exploratory celebration of art, technology and society
Read MorePanel examining the riots lacks independence and teeth
To ensure the avoidance of politically expedient explanations, a public inquiry into the unrest should have been established, says Patrick Vernon
Read MoreThe Skin I Live In – review
Pedro Almodóvar’s film about an obsessive plastic surgeon is a strange and compelling tale
Read MoreSarah Johns: orchestral manoeuvres in the park
Guerilla gigs and unplugged sessions in secret venues have mixed an edgy mystique with raw talent
Read MoreReview: Pacific Social Club
The Citizen takes a trip to the Pacific Social Club in post-riot Clarence Road
Read MoreHackney cycle champ set for Olympic stardom
Cycling sensation Tao Geoghegan Hart tells the Citizen about his extraordinary journey from thrashing a bike round the streets a couple of years ago to aiming for a place at the Olympics
Read MoreHackney Wick Festival 2011
Punk and pearls at Hackney Wick, Saturday 17- Sunday 18 September
Read MoreAnalysis: ‘Free schools’ revolution will affect all Hackney students
Residents recently voted overwhelmingly against opening a free school in the borough. But government enthusiasm for its big education idea will mean a major shake-up for all schools as pupils and parents are caught up in a passionate debate about standards and accountability
Read MoreTalented Hackney oldies wanted
The Amazings! is seeking people of near retirement age for its Hackney-based venture
Read MoreLeader: Don’t cut Hackney youth cash
Moves to slash spending on young people make no sense at this volatile time
Read MoreLegal aid cuts: Hackney to be hit hardest
The government’s proposed changes will leave many Hackney residents unable to claim free legal advice for key areas of civil law such as clinical negligence, housing, employment and welfare
Read MoreChurch Street theatre opens
Former Young Vic director Andy McQuade tells the Citizen about his new theatre which has opened in the basement of a Stoke Newington bar
Read MoreGentrification and the battle for Clapton’s soul
Clapton is changing fast as rising house prices in other parts make this once run-down area increasingly des res. But is an influx of newcomers creating tensions with existing residents?
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