Cosmetic surgery in American hotel leads to death of British woman
Suspected illegal backstreet ‘surgeons’ operated on 20-year-old who complained of chest pains after buttock procedure
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Persistence finally pays off
Read MoreBlame consumer capitalism, not multiculturalism
David Cameron’s analysis is flawed; its individualism and globalisation that are undermining a strong national identity
Read MoreCocknbullkid: Hold On To Your Misery – review
A fresh new single and anti-anthem from one of Hackney’s own
Read MoreFebruary recipe: cobnut cookies
Make these sweet somethings for Valentine’s Day
Read MoreRestaurant review: Anh Dao
This new Vietnamese in Kingsland Road prides itself on its seafood specialities
Read MoreThe word overheard
Pieces of everyday Hackney
Read MoreImages of Hackney Marsh
Until 27 February 2011, Pages of Hackney
Read MoreHow to be an aristocrat on £3 a day
Living the high life on a shoestring
Read MoreYuck: A taste of things to come
Formed by childhood friends with a shared love for guitars and fuzz and melody, Yuck are proof that lo-fi rock is in rude health
Read MoreHackney Council yet to join the good eggs
Town Hall’s commitment to sustainable food production is yet to bear fruit
Read MoreWinners and losers as Hackney Council hands out community cash
Finsbury Park Homeless Family Project, the Alevi Cultural Centre and Cemvi, the Arcola Theatre and the Hackney Society all miss out on funding
Read MoreLondon Last Days: the final countdown for the East End
The Citizen talks to Abi Weaver and Daniel Rugo about their film on life after the Olympics
Read MorePut spring in your step
A Stoke Newington fashionista senses a change of season
Read MoreInterview: Khanh Thanh Vu
At Vietnamese New Year, the Citizen talks to the founder of the An Viet Foundation about local celebrations and the history of the community in the borough
Read MoreEssex Wharf tower blocks decision looms large
“Disgraceful” development expected to impact on Hackney
Read MoreChatsworth Road awaits news on market
Traders and residents are urging Hackney Council to discuss their call for weekly street trading
Read MoreChatsworth Road grapples with plans for growth
Residents and traders are being asked to consider how they want the area to develop
Read MorePlans afoot for London Fields community council
Locals could have more say over issues that matter to the neighbourhood
Read MoreRosie Hogarth – review
This novel by former Hackney Downs School student, Alexander Baron, was first published in 1951
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