Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2012 – A London Obsession
Stoke Newington Literary Festival takes a capital approach to proceedings in advance of the Olympics and in the the wake of last year’s riots
Read MoreHackney Jubilations – what’s on this weekend
A selection of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee street parties and other celebrations in neighbourhoods across the borough
Read MoreLeona Lewis and Plan B launch Academy to inspire Hackney teenagers
With controversy surrounding the BBC’s free festival next month at Hackney Marshes, the Hackney Citizen speaks exclusively with the celebrities who are helping teenagers in the community, as well as joining in on the fun
Read MoreThe Fox – a cunning addition to the gastro boozer scene
The Fox in Haggerston offers great craft beers alongside top-notch pub grub
Read MoreCitizens’ Advice: top tips on the art of complaining
To resolve issues quickly, always follow the correct complaints procedures says Hackney Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth champion Clean British Energy
The Government’s Energy Bill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shake up our broken energy system, says Friends of the Earth
Read MorePlace Not Found
This exhibition at Forman’s Smokehouse Gallery explores the shifting nature of an rapidly changing area through the eyes of Korean artists
Read MoreDear Mandela – UK premiere
Winner of “Best South African Documentary” at the Durban International Film Festival 2011 – followed by a Q&A with Iain Bryne (Amnesty International) & Caroline Elliot (War on Want)
Read MoreAesop’s Fables, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and La Bohème
Last chance to see: The Isango Assemble at the Hackney Empire, until Sunday 3 June 2012
Read MoreThe Taming of the Shrew
Last chance to see: A contemporary treatment of The Taming at St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch High Street. Until 27 May 2012
Read MoreHackney Foodbank to launch to help households below breadline
Organisers call on shoppers to add an extra item to their grocery shopping on Saturday to donate to people in need
Read MoreSainsbury’s Stoke Newington – second public exhibition announced
The PR company criticised for a ‘flawed’ consultation on the proposed Sainsbury’s at Wilmer Place is holding a second exhibition
Read MoreHackney CAB crowdmaps housing benefit shortfalls and threatened evictions
Hackney Citizens’ Advice Bureau launches crowdsourced map of housing problems across the borough
Read MoreOccupy protesters in Haggerston Park served eviction notice
Occupy protestors find Hackney ‘welcoming’ but council vows to move Occupy protestors on ‘as soon as possible’
Read MorePandora’s Box – review
World premiere of tragicomedy about ‘families, betrayal, choices and love’. Showing at the Arcola until 26 May 2012
Read MoreOlympic Park’s former artist in residence to deal with disillusionment
Neville Gabie’s next project will ‘explore how far away we might have moved from the original spirit of the Games’
Read MoreShoreditch bar in legal battle with Jaguar Cars
The Jaguar Shoes venue and artists’ collective is in dispute with the car giant over its name
Read MoreThe Olympic Park – review
The Velodrome, the Copper Box, the Energy Centre: some fine buildings will grace London 2012. But tawdry compromise is never far away…
Read MoreAvengers Assemble – review
Joss Whedon’s funny superhero film is full of comic-book capers. Showing at the Hackney Picturehouse till the end of May
Read MoreEt Cetera – remarkable art from mundane materials
An exhibition at Hoxton Art Gallery finds unexpected beauty and fascination in the often-ignored debris of city life
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