Stoke Newington flood – in pictures
Deluge saw 350 people evacuated due to a burst water main, with residents of the Gibson Gardens estate taking matters into their own hands to save their homes
Hackney Citizen
Stoke Newington flood: How quick thinking neighbours saved Gibson Gardens homes
When water started rising, residents grabbed wood, pallets, bags of cement, potted plants and traffic cones to construct barrier
Stoke Newington flood: burst water main sees 350 people evacuated
Burst pipe leads to streets being submerged and forces 350 people to evacuate just two weeks before Christmas
Grammar wars: Philip Glanville among speakers at Progress rally on schools
Event in Parliament follows sparring between political opponents during Town Hall debate on ‘inclusive education’
‘Let residents get their hands on cash for estate regeneration plans’
Green party politician Sian Berry champions ‘community led’ schemes as she accuses Sadiq Khan of ignoring tenants’ and leaseholders’ views
Hackney Council abandons pledge to house seven Syrian refugee families by Christmas
Home Office delays blamed as Town Hall confirms only three families will receive sanctuary in the borough by end of year
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A wondrous performance by the US ambient artist is powered by layer upon layer of vocals and keyboards, giving her intimate sound a sonic clout
Hoxton’s growing taller: yet another residential tower set to sprout near Colville Estate
Hackney Council’s planning committee unanimously approves scheme which will contain 50 per cent affordable housing but which critics say will block light
Juliet Jacques: ‘All women’s bodies are politicised’
Hackney author’s moving memoir feels like a classic ‘coming of age’ story, detailing her difficult journey from lonely teenager to role model for the trans community
‘Later potater!’ The uncommon history of the common spud
From its origins in South America to the market stalls of Ridley Road, the potato is a much travelled root with a chequered past
How to Date a Feminist, Arcola, review: ‘there was proper laughter, and lots of it’
Unconventional romantic comedy attempts to deconstruct the patriarchy, one laugh at a time
Council makes a splash with Britannia Leisure Centre plans
Scheme funded by property sales has already drawn criticism, but mayor says keeping current building open is not an option
Well Street Market relaunches in style following crowdfunding campaign
Hundreds of residents as well as the mayors of Hackney and London celebrate grand reopening of the historic market where the founder of Tesco first plied his trade
Christmas anarchy to reign supreme at the Rosemary Branch theatre
The traditional panto is out as the Rosie gears up for its adults-only Christmas season featuring a trio of experimental shows by young theatremakers
‘I love it!’ Hackney Empire’s new pantomime villain Sharon D. Clarke on ‘taking the boos’
Hackney Empire pantomime regular Sharon D. Clarke has shed her fairy godmother skin to become the malevolent fairy Carabosse in this year’s show
‘Let me entertain you (in Hackney)’ – Robbie Williams to perform one-off gig in borough
Former member of Take That will be the latest high profile artist to play at St John at Hackney church