‘Reward for failure’: Critics slam council revamp of private homeless hostels
Town Hall says deal providing modern accommodation for rough sleepers ‘represents an excellent financial deal for Hackney’
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Be-Bop-A-Lula, Stoke Newington, restaurant review: Nashville to N16
The old Monarch pub has been transformed into a boozy temple of rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, and high-calorie diner classics. Does the food get our reviewer jiving, or All Shook Up?
Istanbul terrorist attacks: advice surgery for Hackney’s Turkish and Kurdish-speaking residents
Native speaker will be on hand to help with translation and counselling at free drop-in service
Album review: Ultimate Painting – Green Lanes
New album by East London duo Ultimate Painting is enjoyable DIY fare, though limited in scope
Sign of the times? Unite building demolished to make way for Prestige flats
Lakeside Green Lanes building belonging to trade union is flattened for apartments after being sold off
Leader – flimsy rules work in council’s favour
Affordable housing targets are being missed as new developments get the green light as rents and property prices continue to go through the roof
Green Lanes Methodist Church to become seven storey tower block
Plans to go ahead despite lack of affordable housing, as council is accused of dismissing residents’ concerns over plans for historic site
