Hackney writer Ken Worpole champions King Dido
Stoke Newington novelist Alexander Baron enjoys a renaissance
Hackney Citizen
A Hackney fright night – with art at the Core
Scare in the community, 6pm Saturday 24 October
Sun 18 Oct – Freedom to film: reclaiming our public spaces
Mandeville Square E5, Ridley Road Market and outside Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street
Local supermarket opens to battle Stokey’s chains
Paul Coomey visits Shaheen to find out how the new Hackney business is doing
Government forces Hackney NHS to put GP services out to tender
Local campaigners to protest 6-7pm this evening before Council’s health meeting
Peppa Pig’s Party at the Hackney Empire
Children’s favourite celebrates her birthday with family and friends
Letter: Hackney Council was right to axe its eco-energy contract
A local resident gives her view on the Town Hall’s recent decision to switch from a ‘green’ tariff
Clissold Park concerns
Plans for Hackney residents’ favourite green space are proving contentious
The orchard squad – all for trees and trees for all
Peter Jones finds out about Hackney’s Tree Musketeers
Ridley Road Market consultation extended
Have your say on the design options on Saturday 10 October
Council rent demand threatens kids’ playground
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground is worried by a new £1,000 charge
Cutting a dash in Dalston
Tailor to Bono, the Clash and Oasis reveals the secrets of dressing the stars
‘Private health care will be bad for patients’
Plans for private companies to run Hackney health services condemned
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