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We Are Only Humans: Photographs of Hackney 2001-2009

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 11 April 2011 at 14:19

Tara Darby’s collection of images documents the ordinary and everyday life of the borough and its inhabitants

Michael Jackson sculpture at Premises Studios sparks ‘hate campaign’

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 4 April 2011 at 11:59

Maria von Köhler,s Michael Jackson sculpture at the Premises Studios

Madonna and Child by Swedish artist Maria von Köhler incurs the wrath of fans of the King of Pop

Leftovers, left out? Join in with the cooking at the People’s Kitchen

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 16 March 2011 at 11:07

People's Kitchen at Passing Clouds, Dalston. Photo: Samar Hazboun

A Dalston-based cooking project run by volunteers provides an innovative and tasty solution to the problem of food waste

Wild spaces: protecting Hackney nature

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 16 March 2011 at 10:28

Despite the borough’s green credentials, local wildlife is threatened by our notion of what a natural habitat should look like

There is no such thing as a ‘free school’ for Hackney

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 14 March 2011 at 08:39

A local resident explains why we should be concerned about plans for a publicly-funded school that has no democratic accountability

Justice For All campaigners seek support for Legal Aid

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 11 March 2011 at 13:58

Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau explains how the proposed cuts to free legal advice will affect those in need

River Lea boaters unite against British Waterways ‘crackdown’

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 9 March 2011 at 16:51

Plans to carve up the moorings into ‘neighbourhoods’ and charge boaters for overstays are being opposed by local river dwellers

Charity landlord sparks outrage over Well Street shop rent rise

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 8 March 2011 at 17:34

George Edwards The Wholemeal Shop, Well Street

Local traders say the huge increase in charges will force them to close down

Stoke Newington traders slam Town Hall red tape

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 8 March 2011 at 08:07

The reality of a bungling bureaucracy belies the council’s claim to be the friend of local business

Critical mass needed to curb cyclist HGV deaths

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 7 March 2011 at 11:06

Daniel Cox's memorial bike at Dalston Junction. Photo: Tim Sullivan

A London Assembly Member speaks out on road safety and avoidable bike tragedies

Powers that be act to end HGV blind spots

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 6 March 2011 at 12:23

More measures are being put in place to increase cyclist safety around heavy goods vehicles

London Fields Triathlon Club to host second Aquathlon

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 6 March 2011 at 11:42

London Fields Triathlon Club team members (L-R): Sebastain Orrayave, Rhodri Gabe, Tim Smith and Andrew Finn (L-R) Photo:© Colin Streater

Saturday 16 April, 2010, London Fields

Calling all Hackney writers

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 6 March 2011 at 11:22

A new literary project is inviting submissions for an anthology of writings about the area

Step Into Dance

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 5 March 2011 at 19:31

This innovative youth dance project is a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Dance, Sadlers Wells and the Jack Petchey Foundation

Hackney to celebrate International Women’s Day centenary

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 5 March 2011 at 08:39

Tuesday 8 March 2011, events around the borough and beyond

Vet slams Hackney Council over Clissold Park deer deaths

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 4 March 2011 at 13:28

Staff fail to get emergency medical attention for dying doe after dog attack

Protestors occupy Hackney Town Hall

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 3 March 2011 at 14:11

Protestors unfurl a banner at Hackney Town Hall

Council budget frustration sparks direct action by anti-cuts campaigners

Taking part in census is essential for Hackney’s funding, says Mayor

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 27 February 2011 at 14:34

The more households that fill in the census forms, the more money the borough will get for local services

Hackney MPs miss vote on prisoner voting

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 27 February 2011 at 09:10

Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier did not join Islington MP Jeremy Corbyn who rebelled against the cross-party motion

Hackney Downs school plan in question after backlash from residents

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 23 February 2011 at 16:15

The council is reviewing the responses to its consultation on building a ‘School for the Future’ on common land