Name row library to open
Hackney’s new mega-library in Dalston is set to open its doors, and keeps the name C.L.R. James, following a concerted local campaign
Hackney Citizen
Hackney fourth worst in UK for child poverty
Child poverty in Hackney is falling, but the borough still has a worryingly high proportion of children living below the breadline
The Artist – review
Michel Hazanavicius’s homage to the silent movie era is a charming tale of love and loss
Farm Academy: Clapton kids find out where food comes from
Millfields Community School pupils set up own farmers’ market in playground following visit to organic farm
Cuts to Hackney care budget could ‘harm’ older people warn charities
Social care has already been hit hard by the Coalition Government’s spending squeeze and plans for more cuts risk making life intolerable for many needy pensioners
Resistance – and the irresistible Owen Sheers
Having crucified Jesus in Port Talbot, now he has brought the Nazis to the Brecon Beacons. Poet Owen Sheers explains himself
Count Oederland
This re-discovered drama of thrills and political tension is playing at the Arcola Theatre
The Russet is apple of Amhurst eye
A new cafe and creative venue inspired by the Tree Musketeers has sprung up near Hackney Downs
Boom time for Hackney brewed beer
Hackney’s only small-scale brewery is proving a runaway success as sales rocket and other beer producers rush to set up nearby
Clean living formula makes Sylvanian Families a winner
Cutesy wholesomeness of band of recession-defying toy animals inspires love and loyalty amongst enthusiastic collectors
Hackney foursquare ‘Mayors’ battle over fiefdoms
The borough’s creatives get app-tastic to proclaim themselves ‘mayor’ of their favourite hangout
Tech City defends its £1m+ budget
The re-branded Silicon Roundabout project has come under fire for wasting money
Hackney 2011: the year that was
A look back at Hackney in 2011, another year of the unexpected and unpredictable
Occupy London protestors to leave Shoreditch courthouse
Around 50 Occupy London protesters, including ex-servicemen group Occupy Veterans, have agreed to vacate the disused magistrates’ courthouse later this month
‘Olympic monster’ appears on eBay
Mysterious beast lurking in the River Lea close to the 2012 Olympics site may have surfaced on eBay
Wenlock Arms ‘saved’ as Hackney Council protects historic pub
Council votes to extend the Regent’s Canal Conservation area, providing well-loved pub with protection against demolition