Hackney mother facing destitution highlights perils of ‘no recourse’ status
Migrant women with ‘no recourse to public funds’ are at the mercy of stretched local authorities
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You’re Havana laugh: Cuban restaurant fined for flyposting on its own ad boards
Town Hall apologises and says the posters are “not illegal” after issuing owner of Escudo de Cuba with a £50 fine
Colville Estate towers get go-ahead
Planning permission granted to architects Karakusevic Carson and David Chipperfield for the regeneration of Colville Estate in Hoxton
Photographer jailed for sexually assaulting models in Hackney studio
Police are appealing for victims of freelance photographer Shaun Colclough to come forward
Keep it eel: East End’s original jelly snack
Our food historian explores the story of eels, from 17th century Holland onwards
At the Red Route: Judith Olley dines with Hackney Citizen
‘Person and Plate’ series continues with 67-year-old Judith Olley providing much to chew on at Red Route Cafe
Education innovation: unlocking potential at Hackney UTC
Round-up of the latest successes at Hackney UTC as students connect with local tech companies and media agencies
Friends of the Earth create buzz with bee count app
Charity launches Great British Bee Count mobile app launched to track decline in bee population
Civilian memorial in Abney Park cemetery awarded listed status
English Heritage says the memorial is a ‘dignified and poignant reminder’ of the impact of Second World War on the local area
Campaign launches against ‘Hong Kong style’ Shoreditch skyscrapers
Developers Hammerson and Ballymore say the scheme will ‘breathe life’ into heritage buildings on the Bishopsgate site
Hackney policeman found guilty of assaulting mentally ill prisoner
Directorate of professional standards said that Sgt Pilbeam’s actions were ‘inexcusable’
Hackney woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit FGM
Newham pensioner also arrested as an 11 year old girl is taken into care
Lib Dems bag victory in bid to improve recycling
Recycling bags will be easier to access, but Greens say council needs to ‘do more’
Broken flux capacitor? Secret Cinema fans furious after show cancelled
Friday showing of Back to the Future also cancelled by event organisers
Casablanca restaurant closed down after drugs found on premises
Takeaway on Sandringham Road temporarily shut over ‘anti-social behaviour’
Get involved in Hackney Youth Parliament, urges Jermain Jackman
Nominations close today for 11-19 year olds wishing to represent the borough’s youth