Charity records shocking 180 per cent increase in use of emergency aid centres
The Trussell Trust plans more ‘crisis intervention’ foodbanks for Hackney after spike in usage over 12 months
Colm McAfee
Regeneration is ‘one way street’ fear Narrow Way traders
Pedestrianisation plans backed by Living Streets but slated by small businesses
Relief for Hackney parents but future looks bleak for school admissions
London needs 118,000 extra school places by 2016 claims new report
Revellers vs residents – boom time or bust for Dalston’s nightlife?
Residents welcome council report on managing the night time economy whilst local businesses fear the worst
Hackney Council set to give go-ahead to Sainsbury’s Stoke Newington superstore
The plans for a Sainsbury’s at Wilmer Place are to be recommended to the council’s planning committee
Stoke Newington schools tackle homophobia with Emirates event
Local schools team up with Arsenal FC for LGBT History Month
Green green sacks of home – new Hackney recycling scheme launched
New recycling scheme prioritises ‘quantity’ over ‘quality’ recycling
14 year-old Hackney girl arrested after loaded revolver found in wardrobe
Police find the weapon following a search of a home in Waterloo Close, Homerton
University student shot dead in Clapton – ‘not gang-related’ say police
A 19 year-old man was shot in the head as he sat in a parked car in Clapton
Cakey Muto – caked in love on Valentine’s Day
‘Be Mine’ and ‘You’ll do’ are among the love messages atop Valentine’s Day cupcakes from Cakey Muto