Planned changes to Hackney MPs’ constituency boundaries unveiled
Two new constituencies for the borough are set to change the shape of Hackney politics if new proposals get the go-ahead
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Hackney Gay Pride march to go ahead despite Home Secretary’s ban
A loophole in the law means local gay parade will takes place later this month as planned
Panel examining the riots lacks independence and teeth
To ensure the avoidance of politically expedient explanations, a public inquiry into the unrest should have been established, says Patrick Vernon
The Skin I Live In – review
Pedro Almodóvar’s film about an obsessive plastic surgeon is a strange and compelling tale
Sarah Johns: orchestral manoeuvres in the park
Guerilla gigs and unplugged sessions in secret venues have mixed an edgy mystique with raw talent
Review: Pacific Social Club
The Citizen takes a trip to the Pacific Social Club in post-riot Clarence Road
Hackney cycle champ set for Olympic stardom
Cycling sensation Tao Geoghegan Hart tells the Citizen about his extraordinary journey from thrashing a bike round the streets a couple of years ago to aiming for a place at the Olympics
Hackney Wick Festival 2011
Punk and pearls at Hackney Wick, Saturday 17- Sunday 18 September
Analysis: ‘Free schools’ revolution will affect all Hackney students
Residents recently voted overwhelmingly against opening a free school in the borough. But government enthusiasm for its big education idea will mean a major shake-up for all schools as pupils and parents are caught up in a passionate debate about standards and accountability
Talented Hackney oldies wanted
The Amazings! is seeking people of near retirement age for its Hackney-based venture
Leader: Don’t cut Hackney youth cash
Moves to slash spending on young people make no sense at this volatile time
Legal aid cuts: Hackney to be hit hardest
The government’s proposed changes will leave many Hackney residents unable to claim free legal advice for key areas of civil law such as clinical negligence, housing, employment and welfare
Church Street theatre opens
Former Young Vic director Andy McQuade tells the Citizen about his new theatre which has opened in the basement of a Stoke Newington bar
Gentrification and the battle for Clapton’s soul
Clapton is changing fast as rising house prices in other parts make this once run-down area increasingly des res. But is an influx of newcomers creating tensions with existing residents?
Tell Them That I Am Young And Beautiful
He moved to Hackney almost two decades ago, but only now is celebrated director Marcello Magni bringing an ambitious international work to his local theatre. He explains why it’s taken him so long and why empathy is critical to his art