Happy New Year 2017 to all our readers!
The Hackney Citizen wishes everyone a happy, safe and peaceful New Year
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Arcola to mark Russian Revolution’s 100th anniversary with season of plays
A specially-commissioned work and classics such as The Cherry Orchard to form part of season exploring the causes and impact of the Russian Revolution a century on
The Boss of Bethnal Green: Joseph Merceron, the Godfather of Regency London – review: biography of a local tyrant
Julian Woodford explores the life of Joseph Merceron, a corrupt magistrate and unscrupulous crook who gave the East End a bad reputation
Polls, hellos and goodbyes: My, haven’t the past 12 months flown by!
Is it really nearly January again? Time for a quick recap of the year when Philip Glanville replaced Jules Pipe in Hackney’s top job, Sadiq triumphed and Brexit was the buzzword – in spite of Hackney’s best efforts
2016 – A look back on the year we woke up as strangers in a strange land
What have we learnt? What has changed? And what is likely to stay the same? As the year draws to a close, we look back on a momentous 12 months
Merry Christmas from the Hackney Citizen!
Many thanks to all our readers, contributors and everyone who has supported us over the past year
Rio could get second screen by summer 2017 and a third by 2021
Executive director Oliver Meek reveals growth plans as he admits financial situation for iconic Dalston cinema is currently precarious
London Short Film Festival: Hackney cinemas to play leading role as programme announced for 2017
Next month’s festival includes a special focus on the LGBTQ community
Ray’s Bar – review: new Dalston cocktail spot is perfect for the 30-something crowd
Cocktail infused offshoot of Voodoo Ray’s has emerged Phoenix-like from the ashes of Dance Tunnel on Kingsland Road
Police appeal after war memorial at St John-at-Hackney Church desecrated
A female suspect was arrested and remains in custody. Anyone who witnessed the desecration is being urged call 0207 275 3113.
Politicians join police officers on the beat in Hackney
‘Walk the Met’ initiative raises awareness of the struggles faced by officers over the busy festive period
Acorn pub in Haggerston saved from demolition after achieving Asset of Community Value status
Campaign for Real Ale sought protection after application to knock down the early Victorian building in Queensbridge Road was put in earlier this year
Food advertising is not so innocent, say Hackney’s student filmmakers
Youth of the borough make short film warning their peers about how food choices are shaped, driven, and manipulated by marketing messages
Opening of free school close to Hackney Marshes delayed after Department for Education steps in
Project manager for Barclay Secondary Free School acknowledges ‘difficult setback’ following Waltham Forest Council opposition and decision by Whitehall
Bah humbug! Complaints Clissold Park Christmas Market ‘charged £7.50’ to see Santa
Bearded sleighman’s alleged Scrooge-like presents and officious elf also criticised amid complaints about expensive rides and experiences
Fate of Homerton’s threatened pathology lab to be decided without public consultation
Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission hears current on site department could be cut by up to 70 per cent, with services delivered from afar instead