Tales of the Suburbs, Justin David, book review: ‘Vivid storytelling full of sharp detail’
This novel ‘paints a picture of a journey away and back that many readers will recognise’
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‘Multi-layered and masterful’: Leaving Vietnam, Park Theatre – review
An enthralling one-man show, written and performed by Richard Vergette
‘It’s completely preventable’: Polio vaccine campaign to be rolled out this summer following low uptake across north London
Samples of the virus were discovered in sewage last year
‘Just can’t compete’: Council bosses criticise bidding war for housing after being ‘gazumped’ by the Home Office
‘Extreme competition’ for temporary housing stock means residents are given ‘very little time to choose’
‘It was a revelation in a selfish, personal way’: Artist Jock McFadyen on how his own retrospective gave him a ‘hankering to mix and match’
The Royal Academician is showing his latest exhibition at his studio gallery in London Fields
‘It can be alienating’: Councillor speaks up for young parents as support service for under-24s is decomissioned
The Family Nurse Partnership is set to be replaced by an enhanced health visiting scheme
Casey Review: Hackney Council ‘appalled’ by Metropolitan Police’s systemic failings
‘Policing by consent at serious risk of collapse’
‘Long overdue’: Any council tower block taller than 30 metres to get ‘alternative evacuation route’
Hackney Mayor calls on government to go further and add another staircase to buildings over 18 metres
Parents and nursery workers to be consulted on need for low-cost childcare
Council casts spotlight on affordability
Have your say: council consults on plans for London Fields Lido teaching pool
Next drop-in session to show the design takes place Saturday 25 March
Protest as Hackney Unison chair amongst those handed compulsory redundancies in libraries shake-up
Union claims there are ‘more than enough posts available in the restructured library service’
Edit, Mare Street, food review: ‘A stylish step in the right direction’
Elly Ward’s commendable new venture is ‘vegan, hyper-seasonal, reused, recycled, and local’ – it just needs a few minor corrections to really shine
Spending up on Church Street as Town Hall hails LTN’s ‘positive impact on retail’
Anonymous bank card data shows a recent 200 per cent increase in Mastercard payments
Details of attempted kidnapping in Hackney emerge as council sings praises of late-night security staff
Town Hall’s Samantha Mathys says there have been ‘many examples of bravery and quick thinking’ at local venues
Severe weather protocol kicks in across Hackney – with council opening emergency shelters for people sleeping rough
Town Hall urges local residents to contact StreetLink if they see anyone living on the streets
International Women’s Day 2023: Hackney Foodbank pays tribute to inspirational local women and calls on government to fix ‘unfair system’
Charity appeals for improved maternity pay, benefits, and childcare costs on day of recognition for women’s achievements