hackney
Welfare cuts could force low income residents out
Those who rely on housing and other benefits may be unable to pay their rent
Your crime, not mine
Does the ‘black community’ bear particular responsibility for reducing the number of violent crimes committed by black people? asks a local resident
Best primary schools snub government’s academies offer
In spite of the lure of potentially more cash, several are rejecting the opportunity to convert to academies
Find out what Hackney GPs think about the government’s plans for the NHS
7pm Thursday 4 November 2010, Lauriston School E9
The Cheese and Pineapple Club
High calibre comedy on the first Thursday of every month at the Prince, Stoke Newington
The Premises recording studio celebrates 25 years
Director Julia Craik talks about the past, present and future of Hackney’s own hit factory
Green Flags fly but trees still die, warns leading local arborist
The Council’s current approach of simply planting more and more trees in Hackney’s parks just isn’t working, says Tree Musketeer
Painting the world over: graffiti goes global
The Baron from Burning Candy crew discusses his new film, which documents their creations across the continents
ALMO bungle leaves pensioner without home
Squatters move in for a whole year after a property due for repair is left unsecured
Mystery of Mayor’s disappearing business awards
Puzzle over lack of nominations and missing categories
School uniform grant increased to £100
Hackney’s Citizens Advice Bureau explains how its campaign is helping local parents
Parents fail to get their choice of schools
Kids packed off to primaries in other boroughs as applications in Hackney surge