we are a group of people composed of who we are, Peer Gallery, exhibition review: ‘Sure to capture the imagination’
This new show in Hoxton explores the grassroots culture of collective work in Hackney in the 70s and 80s
Read More‘Such determination’: Hackney Museum display tells story of community’s fight to save St Leonard’s Hospital in 1980s
One man’s collection of photographs and memorabilia shines light on major local campaign
Read MoreNight markets up for debate in Hackney as council unveils raft of plans to boost local trade
Residents can have their say in a consultation that runs until 23 July
Read MoreHackney’s market traders given rent relief during recent winter food shortage after council’s ‘nimble reaction’
Street trading manager says Town Hall acted fast to ensure shoppers could still buy foods such as tomatoes and cucumbers
Read MoreWoman taken to hospital after major fire in Dalston
Ridley Road was closed overnight as 70 firefighters tackled the blaze on Chester Crescent
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Read MoreChild Q: Police watchdog completes investigation into officers involved in strip-search – but disciplinary action yet to be decided
The Independent Office for Police Conduct previously warned the four officers that it was considering potential gross misconduct
Read More‘Chaos and energy’: Hackney artist Stik donates work to Southbank Centre to fund free workshops for children
Move follows a successful partnership earlier this year that saw children create ‘stamps’ of the artist’s iconic stick figures
Read More‘Why was it me?’ Child Q still haunted by school strip-search, safeguarding expert reveals in hard-hitting report
Jim Gamble says experience is ‘still a weight on the child’s shoulders’ as he sets out raft of recommendations for tackling institutional racism
Read MoreShoreditch gallery ‘devastated’ after being told to remove ‘iconic’ rooftop sign
Jealous Gallery has recieved backing from major artists in its bid to save the lettering
Read More‘What else am I capable of?’ Disabled woman from Hackney achieves dream of learning to fly – thanks to charity scholarship
Malky Padwa, 33, said the experience has changed her life and made her ‘rethink my capabilities’
Read More‘Avoidable uncertainty’: Council makes housing allocation policy more accessible following stern words from watchdog
Local government ombudsman said lack of information was causing confusion among people on the waiting list for homes
Read MoreHackney Singers feature on packed Stokebourne bill
The popular choir will perform at the festival to celebrate 170th birthday of St Matthias Church
Read MoreCouncil to train up local air quality champions in effort to spread knowledge of health risks
Amost one in 10 deaths in Hackney are linked to air pollution
Read More‘Delighted’: One of Hackney’s leading cultural hotspots says its pandemic recovery efforts are ‘taking effect’
Shoreditch Town Hall’s latest report offers sense of optimism after ‘deep impact’ on finances
Read MoreOsvaldo Licini: Rebellious Angel, Estorick Collection, exhibition review: ‘Playful, whimsical and very moving’
The first UK show dedicated to the 20th-century painter offers visitors a ‘flight of fancy’
Read More‘Medievalism’: Campaigners bristle as Hackney’s transport boss puts borough forward for road pricing pilot
Cllr Mete Coban says ‘affordable road user charging’ is next step in cutting carbon – much to the chagrin of Free Our Streets group
Read More‘No surprise’: More than 30 breaches of emissions limits at north London’s incinerator last year, new data shows
Exploding gas canisters were to blame for the majority of rule breaks, as local waste authority boss calls on people to stop ‘irresponsibly’ putting them in household bins
Read MoreChild strip-searches: More incidents come to light after police ‘data error’
Scotland Yard admits mistakenly underreporting its use of the tactic – prompting London politician to demand a ‘guarantee of proper transparency’
Read MoreOren Deli, Broadway Market, food review: ‘Colour, flavour, and pounds of gorgeous bread’
The jump from deli to restaurant may be ‘a little premature’, but what’s on offer is dazzling
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