Interview: Vedide Kaymak, Director of the London Turkish Film Festival 2010
The founder of this fifteen year old movie extravanganza explains how it all began and gives the lowdown on the best new releases
Hackney Citizen
Why I like the subsidised neighbours
I don’t resent my council-house neighbours who are helped by the taxpayer. I’m happy to pay to live in a mixed community
Nightingale Practice redevelopment begins
Clapton residents to get improved health facilities at new surgery
Pregnant women and over 65s offered flu jab
Vaccination is available from most Hackney pharmacies and through local GPs
Hackney Mayor speaks out over government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Council may be forced to make ‘devastating decisions’ if the bulk of Whitehall funding cuts are made in the first year
Find out what Hackney GPs think about the government’s plans for the NHS
7pm Thursday 4 November 2010, Lauriston School E9
Hackney Community College Alumni and Friends launch party
6.30-8.30pm Thursday 25 November, Open Kitchen Bar & Restaurant, Hoxton
ROA’s graffiti rabbit faces removal by Hackney Council
Renowned Belgian street artist’s work – painted on side of the Premises recording studio and cafe – is under threat
Hackney Council responds to Comprehensive Spending Review announcement
Mayor says frontline services are safe for this financial year as 25% budget cut looms
Lessons on gay history cut homophobic bullying in north London school
• Abuse and harassment ‘more or less eliminated’ • Classes to be shared with teachers around country
London firefighters strike to go ahead
Fire Brigade asks Londoners to follow five point safety plan
Win tickets to the London Children’s Film Festival
Rio Cinema and other venues, 30 October – 7 November 2010
Campaigners win battle over Dalston CLR James Library name
Widespread outrage causes Town Hall bosses to think again
Missing 12 year-old Hackney boy found safe and well
Amari Glenn was discovered on a night bus at 5am this morning
Missing 12 year old boy: Hackney police appeal for information on Amari Glenn
Last seen in Redwald Road E5, on Sunday 17 October