Posts Tagged ‘hackney’
Top Boy is the real deal
I thought this TV series set in Hackney – where I grew up – might be another cliched urban drama. It rose far above that
Read MoreTop Boy gets a mixed reception from Hackney’s youth
A panel of locals enjoys a preview of the Channel 4 drama’s first episode, but finds plenty of flaws in Ronan Bennett’s supposedly realistic portrayal of life in the borough
Read MoreHackney Citizens Advice Bureau warns of rise in illegal evictions
Concerns about high numbers of tenants being unlawfully evicted, threatened, or experiencing intrusions into their homes prompts Hackney’s Citizens’ Advice Bureau to offer guidelines
Read MoreCall for re-run of new Hackney school consultation
Disgruntled residents object to ‘flawed’ consultation and mount a campaign for a comprehensive state school option
Read MoreAxe falls on Hackney police teams
Safer Neighbourhoods officers cut as many wards share sergeants
Read MorePhillips Idowu awarded MBE
The Hackney-born triple jumper is recognised for services to athletics
Read MoreInterview: Consequences author Emeka Egbounu
The Citizen talks to Emeka Egbounu about his new book and about growing up in Hackney
Read MoreHackney wards to be redrawn in Boundary Commission shake-up plan
The number of councillors and the size and shape of wards is set to change in advance of the next local elections in 2014
Read MorePlanned changes to Hackney MPs’ constituency boundaries unveiled
Two new constituencies for the borough are set to change the shape of Hackney politics if new proposals get the go-ahead
Read MoreTalented Hackney oldies wanted
The Amazings! is seeking people of near retirement age for its Hackney-based venture
Read MoreLeader: Don’t cut Hackney youth cash
Moves to slash spending on young people make no sense at this volatile time
Read MoreLegal aid cuts: Hackney to be hit hardest
The government’s proposed changes will leave many Hackney residents unable to claim free legal advice for key areas of civil law such as clinical negligence, housing, employment and welfare
Read MoreGentrification and the battle for Clapton’s soul
Clapton is changing fast as rising house prices in other parts make this once run-down area increasingly des res. But is an influx of newcomers creating tensions with existing residents?
Read MoreTell Them That I Am Young And Beautiful
He moved to Hackney almost two decades ago, but only now is celebrated director Marcello Magni bringing an ambitious international work to his local theatre. He explains why it’s taken him so long and why empathy is critical to his art
Read MoreInterview: Made in Britain author James Gavin Bower on the Hackney riots
A Hackney novelist gives his take on the recent unrest
Read MoreHackney A level students jubilant
Proof for many that hard work pays off
Read MoreHackney Film Festival 2011 launches
Witty, weird and wonderful – and twice as big as last year
Read MoreResidents speak out on Hackney riots at Clarence Road
Local people give their views at a get-together organised by church and community groups
Read MoreWhat caused the Hackney riots? A local teacher speaks out
“You could see it coming…the kids don’t feel like they’re part of anything, they don’t feel they’re being heard”
Read MoreThe People’s Supermarket launches Hackney consultation
The member owned co-operative has launched a seven week consultation to find out if local people want such a store in Homerton
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