East End Gay Pride cancelled
Organisers say it is with ‘deep regret’ that they have called off the planned march
Hackney Citizen
Sam Hallam campaigners make drama of Hoxton murder case
Playwright Tess Berry-Hart speaks to the Citizen about Someone To Blame
Winning the argument: the Ethical Debating Society
The Citizen negotiates its way with some ‘uncool, untalented, unconnected’ contrarians
Leftovers, left out? Join in with the cooking at the People’s Kitchen
A Dalston-based cooking project run by volunteers provides an innovative and tasty solution to the problem of food waste
Wild spaces: protecting Hackney nature
Despite the borough’s green credentials, local wildlife is threatened by our notion of what a natural habitat should look like
AV: electoral reform is good for Hackney
A Hoxton resident gives his view on why we need to change how we elect our MPs
Have your say on the future of Hoxton Street Market
The council is proposing a number of changes to improve the area for both traders and shoppers
East End Gay Pride organiser resigns after English Defence League link is revealed
Concerns raised by Out East are confirmed as gay Muslim group Imaan exposes Raymond Berry’s previous connection to the far right
Hackney Marshes – more than meets the eye
Local residents’ views about what should happen to this popular green space in the face of ‘area masterplans’, Olympic Games developments and the Legacy process
There is no such thing as a ‘free school’ for Hackney
A local resident explains why we should be concerned about plans for a publicly-funded school that has no democratic accountability
Popularity should not dictate public health policy
Andrew Lansley’s moves on tobacco are welcome – but waiting for a swing in public opinion to act is the counsel of despair
Gay groups divided over East End Pride march
Out East has criticised next month’s planned event, arguing that it may play into the hands of extremists wishing to stir up hatred against Muslims
Justice For All campaigners seek support for Legal Aid
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau explains how the proposed cuts to free legal advice will affect those in need
One Step Bee-yond: Suggs backs Premises Studios urban hive
Madness frontman lends his support to the music recording venue’s urban beekeeping project and visits the rooftop bee colony
Podcast people to launch Hackney Hear phone app
7.30pm Friday 18 March 2011, Red Gallery 1-3 Rivington Street
Chris Goode: The Adventures of Wound Man and Shirley – review
10-11 March 2011, Stoke Newington International Airport