The Amazings! is seeking people of near retirement age for its Hackney-based venture

Moves to slash spending on young people make no sense at this volatile time

The government’s proposed changes will leave many Hackney residents unable to claim free legal advice for key areas of civil law such as clinical negligence, housing, employment and welfare

Clapton is changing fast as rising house prices in other parts make this once run-down area increasingly des res. But is an influx of newcomers creating tensions with existing residents?

He moved to Hackney almost two decades ago, but only now is celebrated director Marcello Magni bringing an ambitious international work to his local theatre. He explains why it’s taken him so long and why empathy is critical to his art

A local minister gives her eyewitness account of last month’s civil unrest in the borough

A Hackney novelist gives his take on the recent unrest

Proof for many that hard work pays off

A new Hackney brewery is taking the artisanal approach to booze – with a bit of help from down under

Witty, weird and wonderful – and twice as big as last year