Hard to hold a candle to the Wick
Hackney Wick is resisting the worst effects of regeneration and retaining its distinctive character
Hackney Citizen
Comment – Sir Michael Wilshaw’s proposal to pay school governors is a misguided initiative
Idea of school governors being paid and new ‘data dashboard’ are flawed, claims Henry Stewart, Chair of Governors at Stoke Newington School
Education, economy and industry – STEM sells as open day focuses on money
Government investment in Shoreditch’s ‘Tech City’ is a game-changer
Kids’ literacy gets off to running start in Victoria Park with Where’s Wally? theme
UK’s first fundraiser fun run specifically benefiting education and literacy
Fun and feminine – London Fashion Week autumn / winter 2013
East London designers stood out in the run up to autumn/winter 2013 at London Fashion Week
Marshes are money-maker says Hackney Council as it consults on summer plans
Events like the Hackney Weekend could become a regular fixture
Horsemeat provides food for thought says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Eco-campaigners says we should take locally produced food more seriously following the horsemeat scandal
Green green sacks of home – new Hackney recycling scheme launched
New recycling scheme prioritises ‘quantity’ over ‘quality’ recycling
Destination Texas! Hackney Council leads US tech trade mission
Debate rages over Council’s business strategy
All sistemas go – Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the LA Philharmonic for a residency at the Barbican
Stoke Newington International Airport to be demolished
No more ‘flights’ from Stoke Newington International Airport as the venue’s imminent closure is announced
Kate Nash – Girl Talk
Russell Parton reviews the new album of songwriter and Hackney resident Kate Nash
The Trial – Kafka’s play comes to Hackney
Adaptation of Kafka’s The Trial sees audience members hotfoot around East London
Cloud Atlas – review
Tom Hanks and Halle Berry star in this adaptation of the David Mitchell novel
Nanny Network – juggling childcare and career need not be so tricky
Local agency enables women to head back to work after having a baby
Chats Palace to mark centenary of building
Community arts centre and former library to celebrate one hundred years as a public building