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Naturalistic photographs alternating between Brick Lane and the City from the late ‘70s to the early ‘90s, this collection leaves the viewer ‘engrossed in detail’

This ‘droll moral parable’ was the first in a series of live plays at the Covid-secure Isle of Dogs theatre

The Wick-based art collective takes its signature flair to Twickenham for a major six-month exhibition celebrating the 300-year history of Orleans House Gallery’s lavish Octagon Room

Kate Poland on the mental health benefits of plants, efforts to ‘normalise’ gardening for Black and minority ethnic people, and some surprisingly speedy snails

Council announces annual line-up of events honouring ‘positive and vital’ contributions of Black people to the borough

Hackney Account finds stark race disparity in use of handcuffs and force, and makes a number of recommendations to improve local policing

‘Nobody’s making any money,’ warns one manager as venues across the borough turn to crowdfunding for survival

Our resident food historian explores the compelling history of a special Tuscan stew, and dispels a fanciful myth about its origins

Hackney-based Gattaldo hopes to inspire youngsters with the story of his late friend, who was assassinated in 2017 after reporting on corruption in their home country of Malta

Cllr Caroline Selman’s duties to be covered by existing cabinet members and newly appointed Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas

Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley speaks to the co-writer of highly praised new film Rocks about the impact of the borough on her work, and why she wanted to use her platform to counter negative perceptions

‘Significant number’ of families remain in alternative accommodation following burst water main last year

Save Our NHS lays out ‘moral and practical’ reasons for opposition to charges as Barts insists policy implemented ‘fairly, equitably and justly’

‘We will continue to listen, learn and if necessary make changes,’ says transport boss as work to reallocate road space moves ahead

Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble on rebuilding more equal and holistic schooling as borough’s students ‘relearn new environment’

‘For years this man, this hero, this skipper was the centrepiece of community policing in Hackney,’ say local police

Concerns raised over parents and students being ‘stereotyped, belittled or patronised’ as council pledges to continue to tackle issue

Hackney activist Ripon Ray’s new project is recording the stories of a people often ‘unheard by wider society’

Local watchdog calls for greater cooperation with community and faith groups to reach ‘seldom-heard voices’

Over 10 per cent drop in uptake seen among at-risk under-65s locally in five years as doctors urge: ‘Do your bit for community immunity’

In Your Face, Paul Trevor, book review: ‘Up close and personal’

Ploutos, The Space, stage review: ‘Whimsical romp drawing on Greek folk traditions’

Alice in Hackneyland goes west

The Citizen Gardener: ‘Even looking at a picture of a river or a wood can improve your mood’

Local politicians lift Black History flag over Hackney Town Hall

‘Deep disconnect in trust’: Youth-led police monitoring group publishes report on stop and search

Hackney’s music venues call out for help to get through the winter

Carry on up the Cupola

Local artist celebrates life of ‘fearless’ journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in new children’s book

Mayor announces temporary reshuffle as community safety chief prepares to go on maternity leave

Theresa Ikoko: ‘Hackney is a hub of love, safety and home for so many’

Councillors speak out for residents still ‘impacted severely’ by Finsbury Park floods

Campaigners call for local political declaration on NHS patient charging

Emergency transport plan passed as council warned over impact on voluntary sector

Town Hall education boss lays out hopes for the future as schools reopen

Local tributes paid to Sgt Matt Ratana as memorial fund established

‘Deep-seated problems’: Race disproportionality in Hackney school exclusions called out

‘We are an underdog’: Meet the man documenting the Covid experience of the Bangladeshi community

Concerns raised for people ‘shut out of the system’ by digitised healthcare

Residents urged to get flu jab as local vaccine uptake plunges