Maguire Seven man speaks out over miscarriage of justice case
Patrick Maguire speaks to the Hackney Citizen about what might lie ahead for Sam Hallam, recently freed after his murder conviction was quashed last month
Read MorePost-Games Olympic Park reopening will help create ‘sustainable neighbourhoods’
Legacy will help London ‘steer it out of recession and on to long term prosperity’ says Mayor Boris Johnson
Read MoreJewel East competition: win jewellery making workshop for two with Holts Academy
Enjoy the East London Jewellery Week Trail and win a workshop session with top jewellery school
Read MoreDiamond Jubilee: Celebrations in Hackney
People across Hackney celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Read MoreEastern treasures at Jewellery Week
All eyes are on Perspex, precious metals and gemstones at Jewel East and other East London jewellery events
Read MoreHackney pupils get arctic education
A group of explorers and scientists are organising workshops to teach the borough’s schoolchildren about Arctic environments
Read MoreClapton set for festival
Clapton Festival takes place 15 – 17 June 2012 and features bands, films, street dance, a classical concert, exhibitions, a market, children’s fun and talks
Read MoreHackney WickED festival 2012 cancelled
Hackney WickED organisers forced to plan alternative events after festival fails to secure council and police backing
Read MoreSam Hallam family snubs Hackney MP Meg Hillier
Hackney South MP turns up uninvited at the home of miscarriage of justice victim Sam Hallam – and is turned away
Read MoreSomeone To Blame: Sam Hallam courtroom drama returns to the stage
An updated play based on documentary evidence from the Sam Hallam murder trial is now showing following the quashing of his conviction
Read MoreStoke 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
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