Leader – Complex issue of homeless non-UK nationals
Accusations of charities colluding with the government have brought the topic to the surface once more, but the waters of opinion remain muddied
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Titbits – mediums and misspellings spook council
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Homerton International Festival Of Beer and Bar Snacks comes to The Adam & Eve
The second annual event showcases snacks from the familiar to more obscure, and even unique offerings – to be washed down with a similarly wide selection of bees and ales
Residents ‘relieved’ after derelict Mecca Bingo hall wins council reprieve
“We are glad that the decision to permit this damaging scheme has been deferred”
Hackney Citizen wins acclaim at illustrious Newsawards ceremony
Founding editor Keith Magnum ‘proud’ after judges single out newspaper for praise at last night’s industry bash
Customs-made: Brexit passport finalists announced
Hackney design magazine reveals shortlist in unofficial contest to find ‘imaginative’ travel document
Pet hate: Stoke Newington animal rescue boss denies misusing donations
War of words between fellow cat lovers erupts with allegations of ‘slander’
Military battalion parades through Hackney in freedom exercise
Local unit marks 50th anniversary with colourful procession to celebrate council honour
Concerns raised after Co-op unveils plans for Chatsworth Road store
‘Any supermarket chain brings a threat to smaller independent businesses,’ warns Cllr Ian Rathbone
Hackney students triumph in Dragons’ Den-style charity contest
Pupils from Skinners’ Academy impress judges to win London heat of Prince’s Trust business competition
Where have all the Grannies gone? Gillian Riley on Latin American food
Mexican food of varying quality is on the march in the borough – our resident food historian breaks down how we can get authentic dishes for our pesos
‘Hackney is full of stories’: local author celebrates prestigious award
Patrice Lawrence “delighted” after debut children’s novel set in the borough wins Waterstones prize
Stik banner auction to raise money for LGBTQI+ youth project
Proceeds from the sale will help local group put on exhibition celebrating borough’s queer heritage
Elger Esser, Morgenland @ Parasol Unit: celebrating the ‘heavenly luminosity’ of Lebanon and beyond
The German artist uses his hazily romantic photography to add a fresh perspective to portrayals of Middle Eastern landscapes
Autistic residents unite to tackle ‘discrimination and bullying’
Collective is helping draft Hackney’s first autism strategy as World Acceptance Day approaches
Fossil fuels: ‘Council wrecking the planet’, claim green campaigners
Divest Hackney protests as Pensions Committee digs in its heels over £21m fossil fuel investments