‘Sick of picking drunks off my steps’: Residents of Broadway Market strike out at ‘escalating’ anti-social behaviour
Residents say alcohol sales have ‘made life a misery’ as supermarket asks for booze licence
Read MoreHomerton Hospital’s first public exhibition in two years brings ‘feel-good factor’
Local artist Jane Smith’s ‘vibrant’ depictions of Hackney will soon grace the hospital’s main corridor
Read MoreHackney students celebrate A-level results in record-breaking year for top grades
Education bosses pay tribute to pupils and teachers after ‘challenging and uncertain period’
Read MoreMusic and mental health festival to create mural of late Prodigy singer Keith Flint in Hackney
Headstock wants to raise awareness through a tribute to Flint, who committed suicide in 2019
Read MoreTown Hall block-books hotel rooms for people who cannot self-isolate at home
Move follows £81k grant from government for pilot scheme designed to reduce spread of Covid
Read MoreThe Game of Love and Chance, Arcola Outside, stage review: ‘A riotously good show’
An enjoyable romp, despite views on class and love that are ‘still solidly in the 1700s’
Read MoreHackney protesters bang drum for a better voting system
Make Votes Matter campaigners call for proportional representation in nationwide day of action
Read More‘It’s not a party’: Shoreditch work space applies to serve booze at networking events
Rise on Luke Street tells licensing committee that its clients will ‘network and get home’
Read MoreStoke Newington cafe runs up against neighbours in bid for alcohol licence
Atlas Grinds moves to assuage concerns over disturbances with message of community support
Read MoreHackney awarded £1m to help tackle effects of substance abuse
Borough is one of eight pilot areas picked out for funding by new Home Office initiative
Read MoreThe Yard: Live Drafts – Climate Works, stage review: ‘Electric ideas to help save our world’
Four work-in-progress plays offer ‘hope and inspiration’ in the battle against climate change
Read MoreE5 Bakehouse ‘fighting to survive’ after being hit with 50 per cent rent hike
Founder in discussions with landlord of London Fields railway arches amid fears for bakery’s future
Read MorePatient has wrong side of thyroid removed during surgery at Homerton Hospital
Error is one of a number of serious incidents reported by the hospital in its latest quality review
Read MoreCommunity sound system restored by team of local volunteers
‘Piece of Hackney’s heritage’ lovingly brought back into use through a two-year project
Read MoreNewington Green Meeting House to host ‘Rewilding Clissold Park’ exhibition
Head along this month to see prints and illustrations of the rewilding ‘triangle’ at the popular park
Read MoreHackney honours unsung heroes at Mayor’s Civic Awards
Six individuals and organisations recognised for their selfless work during the pandemic
Read MoreThe Flying Frenchman, Newington Green, food review: ‘Who better to trust with French food?’
The restaurant’s expert staff produce a stunning evening of food and wine that’s ‘not too taxing on le wallet’
Read More‘Bombarded by licences’: Broadway Market residents hit out at cafe’s booze bid
Locals say they already have to put up with anti-social behaviour and noise from idling minicabs
Read MoreWhat did you eat during Covid, Daddy?
Our resident food historian returns to explore child hunger and ask what we can learn from scenes painted by artists of the past
Read MoreVIDEO: East London boaters on why they chose to make a home on the water
Following a surge in houseboat sales, three young people share their experiences of canal life and offer some advice to people thinking of joining them
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