Council’s controversial graffiti policy to be reviewed
After years of protests by locals over the destruction of much-loved street art, Town Hall now says it is “listening and learning”
Hackney Citizen
Tackle climate change in Hackney? Yes, we Cancún
The local Friends of The Earth group explains how
Charity for homeless forced out
Rhythms of Life appeals for blankets and bedding for those in need whilst seeking a new home for itself
Mother hopes for son’s last Christmas behind bars
Campaigners believe Sam Hallam to be innocent and that the police inquiry into his case will result in his murder conviction being overturned
Letter: Sex establishments – the other side
Thoughts on the council’s proposed policy of ‘nil’ licensing from a local resident
Mouth Off this Christmas for Kids Company
A Stoke Newington school and a Shoreditch design company have teamed up to make an iPhone application to help fundraise for a children’s charity
Swans soar high over the Lea Valley
The Citizen charts the trials and tribulations of this tenacious club
Hoxton family stars in BAFTA-winning show
The Citizen meets the Adesinas from the Channel 4 social documentary
Prize panto cow steals the show
Buttercup, from this year’s Jack & the Beanstalk production at the Hackney Empire, has made the top five shortlist
Strikes threaten schools earmarked for academies
Teachers at three secondary schools strongly favour industrial action
Gone with the wind: turbine plan scrapped
No ready cash for the council’s controversial proposal to build an electricity generating fan on Hackney Marshes
