Another side of Hackney – My Brother the Devil
My Brother the Devil is no average portrayal of an East London council estate. The Hackney Citizen talks to the film’s director, Sally El Hosaini
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Art at the Core – new works and live music
Core Arts is to host an evening of paintings by Sophie O’ Neill together with new work by MA students, Core printmakers and live music
Centerprise Bookshop seized by Hackney Council
CEO Emanuel Amevor says council ‘came like thieves in the night’. Diane Abbott MP expresses ‘disappointment’
Hoxton Apprentice to host charity Instagram photo auction
Donated photographs from London 2012 medallists amongst for sale in aid of HIV charity Positive East
Photography – For Our Pleasure?
New photo exhibition explores human interaction with the environment and animals at Hackney Picturehouse, 1 – 28 November 2012
Dalston Darlings to hold fashion fundraiser for women’s anti-violence charity
Dalston branch of Women’s Institute to host chic clothing sale at Brithdays in aid of the nia project
Hackney folk musician Sam Lee nominated for Mercury prize 2012
Flying the flag for folk, Mercury Prize-nominated Sam Lee gives the low down on Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Michael Jackson
Cyclists’ concern over Hackney hit-and-run incidents
More action on uninsured drivers needed, say Hackney cycling groups
Hackney charity highlights ‘above average’ sentencing for those convicted of riot-related crimes
Prison sentence for man who threw cans at police shows tough approach towards rioters
Hackney Council promises action on poverty wages
Hackney Citizen investigation prompts Town Hall to review policy on advertising jobs that fail to meet the London Living Wage
Hackney man caught in cab with cocaine worth up to £3 million jailed
Man stopped by police given five year jail sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to supply
Hackney police officer nominated for bravery award
Met officer who jumped into the River Lea to save a suspected drug dealer nominated for national award
Party animals to occupy Dalston for Halloween hysteria
‘Raj Against the Machine’ party aims to put empty buildings to good use
Dalston pop-up advice shop to offer free legal help to Hackney residents
Help with debt and consumer issues is just a phone call away thanks to Hackney Community Law Centre
Barbican Weekender – Natural Circuits
Digital technology and the arts will take centre stage at the Barbican’s interactive festival