We Are Only Humans: Photographs of Hackney 2001-2009
Tara Darby’s collection of images documents the ordinary and everyday life of the borough and its inhabitants
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Michael Jackson sculpture at Premises Studios sparks ‘hate campaign’
Madonna and Child by Swedish artist Maria von Köhler incurs the wrath of fans of the King of Pop
Leftovers, left out? Join in with the cooking at the People’s Kitchen
A Dalston-based cooking project run by volunteers provides an innovative and tasty solution to the problem of food waste
Wild spaces: protecting Hackney nature
Despite the borough’s green credentials, local wildlife is threatened by our notion of what a natural habitat should look like
There is no such thing as a ‘free school’ for Hackney
A local resident explains why we should be concerned about plans for a publicly-funded school that has no democratic accountability
Justice For All campaigners seek support for Legal Aid
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau explains how the proposed cuts to free legal advice will affect those in need
River Lea boaters unite against British Waterways ‘crackdown’
Plans to carve up the moorings into ‘neighbourhoods’ and charge boaters for overstays are being opposed by local river dwellers
Charity landlord sparks outrage over Well Street shop rent rise
Local traders say the huge increase in charges will force them to close down
Stoke Newington traders slam Town Hall red tape
The reality of a bungling bureaucracy belies the council’s claim to be the friend of local business
Critical mass needed to curb cyclist HGV deaths
A London Assembly Member speaks out on road safety and avoidable bike tragedies
Powers that be act to end HGV blind spots
More measures are being put in place to increase cyclist safety around heavy goods vehicles
Calling all Hackney writers
A new literary project is inviting submissions for an anthology of writings about the area
Step Into Dance
This innovative youth dance project is a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Dance, Sadlers Wells and the Jack Petchey Foundation
Hackney to celebrate International Women’s Day centenary
Tuesday 8 March 2011, events around the borough and beyond
Vet slams Hackney Council over Clissold Park deer deaths
Staff fail to get emergency medical attention for dying doe after dog attack