Mythical creatures take over the King’s Land
Artist Nazir Tanbouli creates murals of mythical creatures on the Kingsland Estate in Haggerston
Hackney Citizen
The Cabin in the Woods – review
Joss Whedon’s high-concept scary movie is a satirical curiosity
Tenants – get help with landlord issues from Hackney CAB
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau offers tenants help understanding their rights regarding eviction, property repairs and harrassment
Hackney Council to review London Living Wage policy
Hackney is to review its pay policy as two nearby local authorities agree to pay all those doing council work a living wage
Renting unaffordable for Hackney families earning less than £61,000
With home ownership out of reach and rents rocketing, many couples are considering moving out
Community bluebell planting at Hackney Downs
Sunday 29 April from 11am, Wilson Williams Gallery Patio and the Community Orchard, Hackney Downs
Sam Hallam murder case goes to Court of Appeal
Campaigners call on Sam Hallam’s supporters to attend the appeal hearing on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May at the Royal Courts of Justice
Hackney Council rejects London Fields ‘tower block’ plan
Town Hall rejects as out of hand a plan to build ten-storey housing block near London Fields
An Olympic legacy for Hackney
What will the Olympics legacy mean for communities of host boroughs? asks local resident Kate Joseph
Angel of the Lee Valley artist supports Leyton Marsh protestors
The authorities ‘are not thinking about the environment at all’ says Angel of the Lee Valley artist as Olympic construction goes ahead
London mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita launches manifesto in Hackney
The independent candidate for London mayor sets out her stall at Hackney’s BSix College
Mustafa Korel to stand for Greens in council byelection
Green byelection candidate says Hackney Central needs “a different voice, holding the council to account”
London Palestine Film Festival – preview
The London Palestine Film Festival takes place 20 April – 3 May