Top story
Cash for a Shot Tin Roof: rain threatens to stop plays at Yard Theatre
Groundbreaking Hackney Wick venue must raise £10,000 by 31 July
News
Police urge witnesses to contact them after incident in vicinity of pub
Shadow health minister calls for strengthening of family ties
Work could fetch £50,000 at future auction – but street artist due to create new image on Pogo Cafe garage door
£12billion scheme could link Dalston with Wimbledon, Alexandra Palace and destinations further afield
Labour politicians urge Boris Johnson to scrap plan – but Fire Brigade stresses London would still receive ‘very good service’
Council stresses no decision made on whether to allow further controversial gigs
Concern over introduction of new patrols
Rates of diagnosis in borough three times higher than in any other London area
‘Very small number’ of families affected, claims Town Hall
Violent crime rates exceed double national average over last ten years
Inaugural season follows venue’s official opening this month
Jeremy Lewis, 29, to appear at Redbridge Magistrates Court tomorrow
Claims devolution of planning powers to a forum would be ‘divisive step’
Residents from Hackney and neighbouring boroughs protest against sky high rents and unfair practices in lettings industry
Tributes paid to Chatsworth Road stalwart who was an instrumental part of road’s Traders and Residents Association
Hackney’s Well Street has long been a hub for local business and is where the founder of Tesco first plied his trade
Courses
This two-day course covers the essentials of audio for the web, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July
This weekend course covers the essentials of book production, design, distribution, press and marketing, Saturday 8 June 2013
Opinion
Citizens Advice Bureau now offers a new Money Smart advice service for social housing tenants
Fuel poverty, ‘green jobs’ and energy efficiency among the issues raised at public meeting hosted by Friends of the Earth
Food & Drink
Contest win is a piece of cake for Willa
Unholy gluttony at Hoxton restaurant serving ‘Dead Hippie’ burgers in converted church
Fashion
Monochrome and neon making waves in 2013
Interview with designer and Hackney resident Katie Eary – a rising star in men’s fashion
Film
Benedict Cumberbatch and Simon Pegg in intergalactic blockbuster
Lost Picture Show, part of Dalston Children’s Festival, is perfect for kids and families
Stage
Charity Wakefield turns in a brilliant performance as Catherine Donohue in play set in roaring 1920s
Good times in store for venue that grew out of old Hackney Marsh Fun Festival
Books
Relics of city’s industrial past played vital role in its renown but are often overlooked, Ben Pedroche’s new book shows
Author to appear at Stoke Newington Literary Festival and Last Tuesday Society
Music
Artists performing include Nils Frahm and Tim Hecker
Conductor’s community singing group meets once a week in Royal Inn pub
Art and Design
Boundary pushing art venue unique in the UK
New exhibition at Geffrye Museum tells of strangely muted atmosphere at Highbury Stadium Square
© 2013 Citizen Media Limited |
Designed by