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Valentine's Day
Love is in the area: Hackney Valentine’s Day listings
Our guide to some of the more offbeat V Day events – plus, we ask local politicians: what’s the most romantic spot in Hackney?
How to have a quail of a time this Valentine’s Day
Food historian Gillian Riley looks at the many myths behind 14 February – and cooks up a lovers’ feast
Made in heaven – with love from Yum Yum
Enjoy one of four special Valentine’s Day cocktails when you celebrate your evening At Yum Yum
Made in heaven – with love from Yum Yum
Enjoy one of four special Valentine’s Day cocktails when you celebrate your evening At Yum Yum
Less schmaltz, more syphilis: how Valentine’s Day is upping the anti
The annual love fest isn’t all about saccharine covered roses and teddy bears this year
Cakey Muto – caked in love on Valentine’s Day
‘Be Mine’ and ‘You’ll do’ are among the love messages atop Valentine’s Day cupcakes from Cakey Muto
Anti-Valentine’s cakes provide solace to Hackney’s lonely singletons
Valentine’s Day can be a bit of nightmare if you’re unattached, but one Hackney cake shop is determined that it’s not only the blissfully in love who should have fun on February the 14th
Valentine’s Day – what’s on in Hackney
Cabaret, comedy, music and movies: things to do and places to go on and around Valentine’s Day
Gewurztraminer: the grape of love
A local wine specialist makes a suggestion for Valentine’s Day
Poems for Hackney lovers on Valentine’s Day
Following our recent competition, here’s the winning poem and a selection of the best entries
Things to do in Hackney on Valentine’s Day
Forget Cupid: this time, why not try these top tips for love-struck couples on ways to celebrate the most romantic day of the year?