Hackney mayoral by-election: Two more hustings announced – including one hosted by motorcycle parking campaigners
Hackney goes to the polls on 9 November to select its next borough leader
News
Japan: Myths to Manga, Young V&A, exhibition review: ‘A rich experience that will get both children and adults talking’
‘The same playfulness that fuels Japan’s creativity sits at the heart of Young V&A,’ says curator Katy Canales
Lower Clapton Road set for £391k toucan crossing as part of school safety plans
The crossing is located next to Olive School, which recently moved into the former police station
‘No place for hate’: Hackney’s deputy mayor sends out message of support to all residents affected by Middle East conflict
Anntoinette Bramble ‘proud’ to see locals of different faiths and views caring for one another
‘So much to live for’: Tributes paid to two cyclists killed in Hackney as campaigners stage protest ride to demand change
Harry Webb, 27, and Gao Gao, 36, lost their lives in September on roads where residents have been calling for safety improvements
Attacks on two Jewish schools in Stamford Hill have left ‘community in dismay’, says local rabbi
Rabbi Levi Schapiro, director of the Jewish Community Council, praises police support following the two incidents this week
Hackney cyclist who died in Kenworthy Road collision named
24-year-old woman arrested after colliding with cyclist and another car
Hackney Council sparks backlash from pro-Palestinian campaigners after removing ‘antisemitic’ graffiti
Palestine Solidarity Campaign condemns Middle East violence as it questions Town Hall’s response to the words ‘Free Palestine’
‘Sad sign’: Hackney Foodbank in urgent donations plea as demand soars by 70 per cent
The number of children and over-65s needing the charity’s help has jumped drastically in the last year
Town Hall quickly removes ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti around Broadway Market following complaints
Local resident Martin Sugarman praises council response after he reported ‘disgraceful’ graffiti
Hackney mayoral by-election: Six candidates to compete for borough’s top job on 9 November
Three serving councillors will be vying for votes, along with TUSC’s first ever mayoral hopeful
Hackney mayoral candidate wants to abolish ‘disruptive’ mayoralty and focus on ‘respecting residents’
Green Party’s Zoë Garbett pledges to hold Citizens’ Assemblies, extend LTNs, and make the climate emergency a priority ‘in every decision’
Teenager jailed for four years for string of sex attacks around Hackney Marshes
Zyroam Allen pleaded guilty to one count of rape, one count of indecent exposure, and seven counts of sexual assault
Thousands of Hackney parents ‘missing out’ on unclaimed food vouchers, warns charity boss
An estimated 55 per cent of eligible local families have not applied to the Healthy Start scheme
Hackney cyclists hit back at former councillor who branded upcoming protest ‘distasteful’ in wake of two deaths
Campaigners calling for road safety improvements ‘strongly reject Vincent Stops’ tasteless attack’
Dog owners unleash fury over council plan to make leads compulsory in Abney Park
Residents launch campaign against proposed PSPO and hit out at ‘manipulative’ consultation