Nuno at The Scolt Head, De Beauvoir Town, food review: ‘Little pub with a big heart’
Celebrated chef Nuno Mendes teams up with publican Rosie Wesemann to create a ‘local oasis serving scrumptious food with friendly charm’
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Local street artist pays homage to Hackney Wick’s past and present for London Mural Festival
Artwork by Busk, whose studio is nearby, includes a nod to the Clarnico Sweet Factory that once stood in the area
‘London should move together’: Mayor Glanville says Hackney-wide lockdown remains ‘unlikely’
Borough leader speaks out as cases in Hackney rise above threshold at which local lockdowns can be considered
In Your Face, Paul Trevor, book review: ‘Up close and personal’
Naturalistic photographs alternating between Brick Lane and the City from the late ‘70s to the early ‘90s, this collection leaves the viewer ‘engrossed in detail’
Ploutos, The Space, stage review: ‘Whimsical romp drawing on Greek folk traditions’
This ‘droll moral parable’ was the first in a series of live plays at the Covid-secure Isle of Dogs theatre
Alice in Hackneyland goes west
The Wick-based art collective takes its signature flair to Twickenham for a major six-month exhibition celebrating the 300-year history of Orleans House Gallery’s lavish Octagon Room
The Citizen Gardener: ‘Even looking at a picture of a river or a wood can improve your mood’
Kate Poland on the mental health benefits of plants, efforts to ‘normalise’ gardening for Black and minority ethnic people, and some surprisingly speedy snails
Local politicians lift Black History flag over Hackney Town Hall
Council announces annual line-up of events honouring ‘positive and vital’ contributions of Black people to the borough
‘Deep disconnect in trust’: Youth-led police monitoring group publishes report on stop and search
Hackney Account finds stark race disparity in use of handcuffs and force, and makes a number of recommendations to improve local policing
Hackney’s music venues call out for help to get through the winter
‘Nobody’s making any money,’ warns one manager as venues across the borough turn to crowdfunding for survival
Carry on up the Cupola
Our resident food historian explores the compelling history of a special Tuscan stew, and dispels a fanciful myth about its origins
Local artist celebrates life of ‘fearless’ journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in new children’s book
Hackney-based Gattaldo hopes to inspire youngsters with the story of his late friend, who was assassinated in 2017 after reporting on corruption in their home country of Malta
Mayor announces temporary reshuffle as community safety chief prepares to go on maternity leave
Cllr Caroline Selman’s duties to be covered by existing cabinet members and newly appointed Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas
Theresa Ikoko: ‘Hackney is a hub of love, safety and home for so many’
Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley speaks to the co-writer of highly praised new film Rocks about the impact of the borough on her work, and why she wanted to use her platform to counter negative perceptions
Councillors speak out for residents still ‘impacted severely’ by Finsbury Park floods
‘Significant number’ of families remain in alternative accommodation following burst water main last year
Campaigners call for local political declaration on NHS patient charging
Save Our NHS lays out ‘moral and practical’ reasons for opposition to charges as Barts insists policy implemented ‘fairly, equitably and justly’