Sign up now for London 2012 tickets – urges Hackney Olympic athlete Phillips Idowu
The Hackney-born triple jumper says winning in front of a home crowd next year will be a unique experience
Hackney Citizen
How to apply for Olympic tickets
The ticket application deadline is a fortnight away, here is a handy reminder on how to apply for London 2012 tickets
Gang members jailed for life over teenage girl’s murder
Two men found guilty of killing innocent schoolgirl in pizza shop revenge attack that went wrong
Two men found guilty of Agnes Sina-Inakoju shooting murder
Leon Dunkley and Mohammed Smoured are convicted at the Old Bailey of 16-year-old’s killing in a Hoxton pizza shop
Hackney CAB sees increased demand for advice about job losses
The local Citizens Advice Bureau can give you assistance with your legal rights if being dismissed or made redundant
Arts Council doubles funds to Arcola
As cuts are being made across the arts sector nationally, director Dr Ben Todd says the extra cash will help the newly re-located theatre to continue its pioneering work
Restaurant review: Punjab 58
The Citizen visits ‘the heart of Asia’ in the heart of Stoke Newington
Dalston karma at the Chameleon Café
The Citizen makes and appointment and visits Shacklewell Lane’s concept store
We Are Only Humans: Photographs of Hackney 2001-2009
Tara Darby’s collection of images documents the ordinary and everyday life of the borough and its inhabitants
Interview: Helena Kaut-Howson
Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya is showing at the Arcola from 27 April – 4 June. The director discusses the art of interpreting one of Russia’s great playwrights
