How power, money and art are shifting to the East End
The Olympics have fuelled regeneration, but while many welcome the changes, some fear its character will be lost
Read MoreIain Sinclair’s struggles with the city of London
Iain Sinclair has spent decades documenting the capital and its edgelands. Now he has launched a furious attack on the Olympic development project.
Read MoreCitizens’ Advice: Your DIY PPI complaint can save you £100s
High Court ruling means banks will have to pay back up to £9 billion in mis-sold insurance
Read MoreInterview: Iain Sinclair on his new book, Ghost Milk
The Hackney-based author fears the impact the 2012 Olympics will have on the borough
Read MorePolice appeal for missing 15-year-old Hackney girl
Roche Hector-McQueen was last seen at 5.45pm yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon
Read MoreInterview: Owen Jones on The Demonization of The Working Class
Owen Jones will be speaking at Pages of Hackney bookshop on Wednesday 20 July 2011
Read MoreConcerns raised over London Fields Lido safety
Hackney-based safety expert says he saw an “explosion” at the pool
Read MoreA Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stoke Newington
Shakespeare’s popular comedy is running in Abney Park Cemetery this month
Read MoreHackney’s Tony Gray wins British karate gold
Well Street businessman wins his second Masters title of 2011
Read MoreOn The Record: dying to tell the truth
A reminder of the debt we owe journalists who risk their lives to expose wrongdoing around the world, this drama is a must-see for anyone who cares about freedom and justice
Read MoreHackney residents look to renewables
Energy bills going through the roof? Some people are tackling the problem head on with roof-mounted solar panels
Read MoreThe Tree of Life – review
Until 14 July 2011, Rio Cinema
Read MoreThe London Open 2011
Pimp your bike and join the sport of kings on Hackney Downs, 30th and 31st July
Read MoreHettie Peters obituary
Former Hackney councillor, community campaigner and advocate for young people
Read MoreWorking Against the System
Until 17 July 2011, Fri-Sun 12-6pm, Transition Gallery
Read MoreArty lattes at Hackney café galleries
Two new local spaces in the south of the borough are coupling culture with cuisine
Read MoreWatch movies under the stars in Hackney
Enjoy open-air cinema this summer
Read MoreThems, Please
76 Chatsworth Road, E5 until 7 August 2011
Read MoreFolly for a Flyover charms Hackney
A new cultural space pops up alongside the Lea
Read MoreLeader: Sainsbury’s is wrong to use PR firm that boasts about overcoming residents’ opposition
Gung-ho PR firm choice will backfire for supermarket giant
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