Victoria Park to reopen on Saturday under strict ‘control measures’
Community volunteers to help ensure safe use of park as users warned breaches of social distancing could result in further closure
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Core Arts launches online lessons for budding gardeners as skeleton staff maintains rooftop haven
The mental health charity’s Homerton garden is being well looked after, with the switch to virtual education posing an ‘exciting challenge’
Coronavirus: Town Hall puts out advice for Hackney’s creative sector as Mayor says ‘We are here for you’
Find out about the financial and practical support on offer, including how to apply for Arts Council England’s £160m relief fund
Family and friends mourn ‘immeasurable’ loss of Hackney dad-of-two to coronavirus
Community crowdfunder launched in support of family of 49-year-old Haci Ali Dogus
Coronavirus: Town Hall under pressure to shut down all construction sites
Local campaigners say work should be limited to ‘hospitals and similar facilities’ as they ask councillors to contact all developers in the area
Town Hall moves Young Hackney online with virtual youth hub
Interactive resources include online sports, games, cooking and arts and crafts with one-to-one advice services also on offer
Hackney Carnival off as council pours resources into coronavirus fight
Mayor says decision is ‘sad news’ but delivering vital services over the coming months must take priority
Hackney entrepreneur makes elite Forbes list after inventing ‘truly flushable’ wet wipes
Twipes co-founder Ellenor McIntosh, 26, says being environmentally conscious ‘should not be a luxury’ as the firm prepares to launch a subscription service
Coronavirus: Town Hall launches online system for business grants – with £3 million paid out already
Local firms can claim up to £25,000, as council says it is trying to provide support ‘as quickly as possible’
Hackney needlesmiths help patch up scrubs shortage in the NHS
Make Town boss says studio may struggle to survive the crisis, but for now it is dedicated to helping medical staff look ‘real spiffy’
Hackney Carers’ online dance session ‘Zoombombed’ with racist and sexist imagery
Charity warns other users to ‘take precautions’ after hackers share screens full of naked women and swastikas with 55 older carers getting ready for a virtual workout
Hackney Council now fully powered by clean electricity
Town Hall reveals that, from this week, its entire supply will be sourced from wind and solar energy
Parking controls in Stamford Hill suspended on sabbath after Town Hall settles legal case with local resident
Long-running battle over restrictions looks to be nearing an end as solicitor says deal could ‘heal the hurt of council’s original decision’
Coronavirus: Mayor urges ‘brilliant’ volunteers to stick to council’s new safety guidelines
Town Hall and Volunteer Centre Hackney publish advice for local helpers and aid groups, including how to protect yourself, those in need, and people’s data
Coronavirus: GPs volunteer to staff ‘hot sites’ across borough
Doctors sign up to help introduce separate areas in local surgeries for cases of Covid-19
Coronavirus: Homerton Hospital to see fivefold increase in intensive care beds
Chief nurse reveals that around 12 per cent of the hospital’s workforce is in isolation