A big injection of Lottery money has secured the future of a new ‘Speak Out’ project to help children who have communication difficulties

New unemployment figures paint a bleak picture for the borough

Theresa May vows to prevent ‘encampments’ – but London 2012 security chiefs argue against prohibiting tents

The Burberry Outlet Store is to be at the centre of council development plans to create 200 new jobs

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

Duke of York lends a hand as college woos Silicon Roundabout employers

Courthouse squatters put top financiers and politicians in the dock. Audacious stunt comes days before eviction

The Queen of Hoxton has set up a heated hidey-hole on its rooftop until the end of March

Projects that help at community level avoid council spending squeeze. But no guarantees beyond 2013

• David Cameron calls for establishment of ‘tech city’
• Venue generates ‘huge amounts of commercial interest’

Appeal made by parents of Aarron McKoy, who was shot dead on 1 January

Hackney-born actor Idris Elba wins Golden Globe for his role in BBC series Luther

The Hackney Citizen pays a visit to the hub of Hackney’s surveillance network and looks into personal privacy issues

As the shortage of low cost housing in Hackney becomes more acute, the Hackney Citizen reports on a scheme to breathe new life into the borough’s empty and abandoned homes

With Christmas costing the average UK family between £530 and £682 on gifts, decorations, food and drink, it makes sense to make the most of your unwanted items this month

Anti-police feeling more to blame for August mayhem in Hackney than elsewhere, claim researchers. ‘Stop and search’ tactics singled out

Critics condemn Olympics as waste of money better spent on projects of real and lasting value to Hackney residents and the local environment