Shoreditch gay pub the George and Dragon slain by rent hikes
Owners say ‘dramatic’ rent increase has forced closure as another gay venue shuts on Hackney Road
Hackney Road
Hackney City Farm needs pounds for its piggy bank
The borough’s favourite farmyard needs help to feed its chickens, goats and donkeys
Firefighters tackle huge shop blaze in Haggerston
One man rushed to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation as shops on Yorkton Street go up in flames
Hope for The Joiners Arms as campaigners win protective status
Friends of the Joiners Arms secure Asset of Community Value status for Hackney Road pub
Builders discover time capsule on site of Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital
Capsule found by Rydon workers on site of former hospital provides ‘snapshot of life’ from 1902
Punters petition to get The Joiners Arms listed as a ‘community asset’
Campaigners seek Asset of Community Value status for ‘legendary’ Shoreditch gay pub facing closure in the new year
Sowing the seeds of Hackney City Farm
Built on the site of a defunct brewery, the farm was founded 30 years ago on the principle that caring for animals and plants brings people together
‘Most chicken shops are just in it for the money’: healthy food vans tackle child obesity
Riojaes Caribbean street food van serving healthy food a hit with schoolchildren
Police reissue picture of Boris bike attempted rape suspect
Man was seen riding away from scene of an attempted rape on Hackney Road a year ago
Homes plan means Children’s Hospital buildings face wrecking ball
Hackney Society and residents express concern at loss of historic architecture
Attempted rape – Hackney Police release CCTV of man riding Boris bike
Police are looking for a man on a Barclays Cycle Hire Bike who robbed and attempted to rape a woman in Goldsmith Row
Council does U-turn over ROA graffiti rabbit
Town Hall says it is “pleased that we can now put an end to this matter”