Best primary schools snub government’s academies offer
In spite of the lure of potentially more cash, several are rejecting the opportunity to convert to academies
Read MoreLiterary November
Upcoming events at independent bookshop Pages of Hackney
Read MoreRow over Stoke Newington one-way system continues
Making roads safer and more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly remains the top priority for local residents
Read MoreWick residents split over plans
15 year regeneration scheme will ‘protect unique character’
Read MoreArcola appeal: please give what you can
Dalston theatre asks locals to help raise funds for their 2011 move to Ashwin Street
Read MoreThe only way is two-way in Stoke Newington
The coordinator of the Hackney branch of the London Cycling Campaign explains why
Read MoreStoke Newington school tackles homophobia
Incidents of abuse and harrassment involving students have greatly reduced
Read MoreStreet market trio get boost
A reviving Well Street Market is soon to be joined by two new ones on Chatsworth Road
Read MoreClapton Arts Trust launched
Old tram depot in Upper Clapton Road is to become a cultural hub
Read MoreGirls allowed: Dalston gets its own Darlings
The Citizen meets the inspiring new group blazing a trail for the Women’s Institute
Read MoreStoke Newington Town Hall scoops gold award
Architects Hawkins\Brown recognised for their work in restoring listed 1930s building to former glory
Read MoreIt’s Movember at the Kenton
In support of the Prostate Cancer Charity, Saturday 27 November 2010
Read MoreInterview: Male Bonding
Dalston pop-punk outfit discuss their DIY approach to the music business
Read MoreInterview: Steve Ball, the Nest
The Citizen talks to the boss of the new Dalston bar and club which has replaced Barden’s Boudoir on Stoke Newington Road
Read MoreThe Nest launches
New Dalston bar and party venue hatches on former Barden’s Boudoir spot
Read MoreInterview: Vedide Kaymak, Director of the London Turkish Film Festival 2010
The founder of this fifteen year old movie extravanganza explains how it all began and gives the lowdown on the best new releases
Read MoreWhy I like the subsidised neighbours
I don’t resent my council-house neighbours who are helped by the taxpayer. I’m happy to pay to live in a mixed community
Read MoreNightingale Practice redevelopment begins
Clapton residents to get improved health facilities at new surgery
Read MorePregnant women and over 65s offered flu jab
Vaccination is available from most Hackney pharmacies and through local GPs
Read MoreHackney Mayor speaks out over government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Council may be forced to make ‘devastating decisions’ if the bulk of Whitehall funding cuts are made in the first year
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