Leader – Silvertown blues
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Hackney Citizen
Happy New Year 2020 to all our readers!
The Hackney Citizen wishes everyone a happy, safe and peaceful New Year
Hackney councillor Mete Coban awarded MBE for youth work in New Year Honours
Stoke Newington’s Labour rep ‘incredibly humbled’ after he is recognised for the work of his charity My Life My Say
Local stars honoured at Hackney’s Youth Sports Awards
Olympic sailor Iain Percy handed out gongs in front of 200-strong audience at the Town Hall
Local playwright’s first film to show in Berlin after London Lift-Off triumph
Tamara von Werthern ‘delighted’ that her short film will be screened in her home country after impressing festival judges
Iconic Shoreditch market stall closes after 100 years – and is snapped up by Museum of London
Syd’s tea and snack stand had been run by the Tothill family since 1919 and will now serve as ‘part of London’s heritage’
Hackney doctors’ surgery shines at National GP Awards for third year running
Richmond Road Medical Centre’s administration staff reach final of Reception Team of the Year
Hackney playwright’s first film to feature in prestigious festival this weekend
Tamara von Werthern’s short film, directed by another local, Marcus Liversedge, shows at Genesis Cinema on Sunday as part of London Lift-Off
Winter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Stoke Newington traders set for charity Christmas market
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
Titbits – Applesauce and idle talk
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Leader – Dashers and dancers
A Christmas election is a big ask for local candidates, but some have shown more willing than others
Winter Toy Appeal: Benthal Primary pupils dress up for fundraising day
The Stoke Newington school was filled with toy soldiers, space hoppers and more as it supported the appeal for the third year running
Hackney’s diversity to take centre stage for Creative Disruption Festival next year
The Arcola Theatre’s two-month event will feature ten productions by members of its award-winning participation programme
Geffrye to relaunch as Museum of the Home next summer after £18m revamp
New name signals a more contemporary direction for the Hoxton institution, which has been closed for renovations for two years