2012 Olympic tickets in high demand
Organisers say fears over the ticketing process have not been borne out
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Street art tours reveal hidden treasure
For those who don’t know their Stik from their Roa, a guided tour around London’s East End is the way to uncover works by artists on the verge of mainstream recognition
London Fields aquathlon: results
Celebrations all round as the triathlon club’s second multi-sport event is itself judged a winner
How to cook perfect hot cross buns
Which modern additions to hot cross buns do you approve of and what do you eat them with?
Consider the hot cross bun
They’ve been a symbol of spring for centuries. Should cross buns always be toasted and buttered, and what do you make of the chocolate chip variety?
London Fields and Horizon schools praised by Ofsted
Heads and staff win recognition for rapid improvements
London 2012 Games set to miss green targets
The Olympic Delivery Authority fails to honour key promises to make the Olympics as sustainable as possible
Stellar ensemble resurrects early Mamet works
The Arcola dusts off the Mamet back catalogue for a double bill
Hackney to share health services with Newham and Tower Hamlets
Primary care services are to be integrated across the three boroughs
Hackney Citizen shortlisted for Newspaper Awards 2011
Election digital debates are highlighted in ‘Best Use of New Media’ nomination
Olympic Park: name that neighbourhood
A competition for the public to name the five neighbourhoods planned for the Olympic Park after the Games provides an exacting challenge
Stand-up to help students with new charity
As tuition fees continue to make the news, the comedian Josie Long has taken her comedy – and her actions – into the political arena, setting up a charity to support students
Hackney Bulls narrowly defeated by Eton Manor
In the last match of the season the Under 14s are thwarted in the final minutes, being beaten 12-10
Local landmark Clapton Tram Depot to be demolished for redevelopment
Local campaigners fail in their bid to save an historic Victorian building from being turned into residential flats
Royal Wedding: Tom Hunter: ‘All the other royal marriages have fallen apart now’
Photographer Tom Hunter creates an artwork to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton