Hackney police crack down on counterfeit alcohol and unlicensed taxis
Operation Condor saw the arrest of 70 people last weekend, who were targeted over licensing laws and anti-social behaviour
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‘Outstanding’ City Academy praised by Ofsted
Students of The City Academy are gaining twice the national average grades, according to Ofsted inspectors
Burst of new arts cash to help Hackney kids ‘speak out’
A big injection of Lottery money has secured the future of a new ‘Speak Out’ project to help children who have communication difficulties
The People’s Supermarket launches ‘buy a brick’ campaign to help fund new Hackney store
The People’s Supermarket second store aims to provide ‘fresh, affordable food’ with the help of the local community
Hackney Council secures £5 million in riots revamp
The Burberry Outlet Store is to be at the centre of council development plans to create 200 new jobs
Lido Love returns to London Fields for third year running
An evening celebrating the history of the Lido featuring art, music, and performances from local and international artists will take place on Saturday 28 January
Occupy Justice protesters put Blair and bankers on trial
Courthouse squatters put top financiers and politicians in the dock. Audacious stunt comes days before eviction
Hackney police appeal after three women robbed at knifepoint in Clapton
Hackney Police’s Robbery Team seeking information following three separate robberies in Clapton
Change a life: rent out your spare room – Hackney residents needed to help tackle homelessness
A new initiative is seeking Hackney homeowners or tenants willing to rent a spare room to single people who are vulnerably housed or sofa surfing
Occupy London protestors to leave Shoreditch courthouse
Around 50 Occupy London protesters, including ex-servicemen group Occupy Veterans, have agreed to vacate the disused magistrates’ courthouse later this month
Wenlock Arms ‘saved’ as Hackney Council protects historic pub
Council votes to extend the Regent’s Canal Conservation area, providing well-loved pub with protection against demolition
Hackney MP Diane Abbott apologises for ‘racist’ Twitter comments
Shadow Health Minister Diane Abbott apologises following comments she made on Twitter, after claims they were racist
Occupy London protestors take over disused Shoreditch courthouse
Protestors include ex-servicemen group Occupy Veterans, arriving with ‘tank of ideas’