Hackney’s new mega-library in Dalston is set to open its doors, and keeps the name C.L.R. James, following a concerted local campaign

Child poverty in Hackney is falling, but the borough still has a worryingly high proportion of children living below the breadline

Millfields Community School pupils set up own farmers’ market in playground following visit to organic farm

Social care has already been hit hard by the Coalition Government’s spending squeeze and plans for more cuts risk making life intolerable for many needy pensioners

A new cafe and creative venue inspired by the Tree Musketeers has sprung up near Hackney Downs

Hackney’s only small-scale brewery is proving a runaway success as sales rocket and other beer producers rush to set up nearby

Cutesy wholesomeness of band of recession-defying toy animals inspires love and loyalty amongst enthusiastic collectors

The borough’s creatives get app-tastic to proclaim themselves ‘mayor’ of their favourite hangout

The re-branded Silicon Roundabout project has come under fire for wasting money

A look back at Hackney in 2011, another year of the unexpected and unpredictable