‘Hackney Heroine’ Pauline Pearce to stand in council byelection
The Liberal Democrats have chosen as their candidate for Hackney Central ward a jazz singer who came to fame during last year’s riots
Read MoreSomething fishy in Hackney
Hackney Friends of the Earth investigate the availability of sustainably-sourced fish in the borough
Read MoreAcademies fail to make grade on good GCSEs, study shows
New exam results analysis shows academies are not outperforming local authority schools – despite additional government funding
Read MoreBrother of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie charged with her murder
Tony McCluskie was remanded in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court this afternoon
Read MoreThe Whores’ Asylum – review
Hackney author Katy Darby’s entertaining début novel is a page-turning romp inspired by 19th century literature
Read MoreWallis Bird: Wallis Bird – review
Award-winning Irish songwriter’s diverse collection of songs takes inspiration from Hackney, the 2011 riots and the challenges of success
Read MoreLiving the life of Riley’s
New bar and social club to open in Clapton
Read MoreSam Berkson – spreading the Word
Performance poet ‘Angry’ Sam Berkson talks about what enrages him, what inspires him, and what he thinks of the current state of spoken word
Read MoreLetter: the decline in Hackney’s child poverty
Statistics may not tell the whole story
Read MoreLeader: Hackney Council – show us the money
Hackney Council refuses to reveal how much it it pays consultants filling interim senior officer posts
Read MoreOlympic Village social housing plans revealed
Six boroughs to get 107 homes between them for social housing in the post-Games ‘East Village’
Read MoreBody found in canal is EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie
Police confirm that torso discovered in Regent’s canal in east London is that of actor who went missing last week
Read MoreSegregation row at Stoke Newington swimming pool
Children’s swimming group told it is ‘essential’ they use a separate exit to avoid mixing with Jewish youth club
Read MoreHackney new ‘free school’ opponents gain momentum
Supporters reject claims ‘free school’ plan will only benefit children from well-off families
Read MoreTOY — talk of the town
This psychedelic rock band is one you have to hear
Read MoreReal Ale and Rockin’ Blues Festival
The Sebright Arms hosts its Real Ale and Rockin’ Blues Festival on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March 2012
Read MoreMary Wollstonecraft – a statue of her own
Roberta Wedge talks about her passion for local hero Mary Wollstonecraft, the ‘under-appreciated’ mother of modern feminism
Read MoreHackney Homemade Market is a hit with foodies
Weekly event offers delicious ready-to-eat food and stalls selling fruit and veg, meat, bread and cakes
Read MoreBlade runners Battodo-style
Traditional martial art helps its practitioners use mental discipline to cut through life’s obstacles as the borough’s Battodo students learn to live by the sword
Read MoreHousing benefit cuts – advice from Hackney CAB
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau says there are a number of options open to the 14,000 people in the borough likely to be affected by changes to welfare reform
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