River Lea voted among nation’s worst rivers
Rubbish, pollution and low fish stocks blight the Hackney stretch, say critics
Hackney Citizen
Out of an urban backwater, the 2012 Olympic dream takes shape
The debate about the cost and ‘legacy’ of construction will outlast the 2012 Olympic Games, but no one can deny the new venues are a bold addition to London’s landscape
Restaurant review: Abi Ruchi
A weekend visit to a popular South Indian restaurant in Church Street
London 2012 Olympic Park gets arty
Newly appointed artist-in-residence and curator to lead on participatory creative projects
Back to the ’80s with ART BLITZ
Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 November 2010. Transition Gallery, Regent Studios E8
Hackney pupils take over government offices
The borough’s youth got the chance to meet society’s key decision makers as part of the Children’s Commisioner’s Takeover Day
Hackney teenagers go on Cape Town quest
Local charity says 10 day volunteering project in South Africa has been invaluable
Interview: Iain Sinclair and Oona Grimes
A local author and artist talk about their latest creative collaboration, Postcards form the 7th Floor
The £100 Shop
Until Sunday 14 November 2010. Centerprise, 136-138 Kingsland High Street, Dalston
Twitchers’ delight
Bird is the word in photographer Stephen Gill’s new book of urban landscapes
New towpath to be unveiled on River Lea
11am-12pm Saturday 13 November, Lea Bridge Road E10 7QL
Winners honoured at Hackney Youth Sports Awards 2010
The borough’s finest are recognised for their outstanding achievements
London 2012: Work begins on ArcelorMittal Orbit tower
London Mayor’s Olympic legacy will include an iconic landmark made of thousands of tonnes of steel