Diane Abbott labels Labour leadership rivals as ‘geeks in suits’
MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington stirs things up with jibe at her opponents
Read MoreNewington Green to get Wollstonecraft memorial sculpture
Suffragette colours planted under trees in advance of permanent tribute to ‘mother of feminism’
Read MoreThree Lea Valley histories – reviews
According to author Jim Lewis, almost anything can be connected to the area
Read MoreHave a jolly at the Butchers
New Stokey watering hole offers a wide selection of ales and beers
Read MoreBroadway gets bigger: market teams up with London Fields primary
School set to benefit from news stalls in yard
Read MoreA strude awakening in Stamford Hill
Take an historical hike in Hackney and you might find something rather sweet
Read MoreMayor of Hackney’s Business Awards – deadline extended
Nominations close on Friday 23 July
Read MoreThe improper and disgraceful conduct of Hackney Council
Legal blogger Jack of Kent’s take on the recent legal threat to Hackney Citizen
Read MoreEar this: Chris Singleton and the Distractions
Stoke Newington singer-songwriter didn’t let a noise allergy get in the way of making another album
Read MoreHackney Council should be held to account
The actions of the powers-that-be must be subject to scrutiny in the interests of democracy and an informed citizenry
Read MoreIn the moment: music, raving and nightlife in Hackney
From vinyl to iTunes – explore Hackney’s musical legacy with Patrick Vernon
Read MoreArcade Fire
Hackney Empire, London
Read MoreNet gains for tennis lovers
Clissold Park is talent hotspot for Wimbledon hopefuls
Read MoreHackney books in brief: July 2010
Literary news and events this month
Read MoreBack local businesses, says Hackney Citizen
Poster campaign launched to encourage residents to support neighbourhood shops and services
Read MoreCharity for the homeless faces eviction – with sleeping rough set to soar
Tough economic times mean more rough sleepers – and the problem will get worse, says Rhythms of Life
Read MoreThe Dalston Project
Come down to the World War II bunker in Ashwin Street from Wednesday 14 July
Read MoreHackney Citizen appeals for funds to fight legal battle against Council
Donations sought for lawyers’ bill
Read MoreSend a birthday card to Sam Hallam, the Hoxton One
A man serving life for a crime that many say he didn’t commit will turn 23 this Friday
Read MoreAway from the Hackney main stream
Some of the borough’s more adventurous residents share the secrets of life on the river
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