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The Boss of Bethnal Green: Joseph Merceron, the Godfather of Regency London – review: biography of a local tyrant

Julian Woodford explores the life of Joseph Merceron, a corrupt magistrate and unscrupulous crook who gave the East End a bad reputation

By Hackney Citizen

/ 29 Dec 2016

The Boss of Bethnal Green: Joseph Merceron, the Godfather of Regency London – review: biography of a local tyrant

Polls, hellos and goodbyes: My, haven’t the past 12 months flown by!

Is it really nearly January again? Time for a quick recap of the year when Philip Glanville replaced Jules Pipe in Hackney’s top job, Sadiq triumphed and Brexit was the buzzword – in spite of Hackney’s best efforts

By Hackney Citizen

/ 28 Dec 2016

Once more unto the polls... In 2016 we voted often

2016 – A look back on the year we woke up as strangers in a strange land

What have we learnt? What has changed? And what is likely to stay the same? As the year draws to a close, we look back on a momentous 12 months

By Hackney Citizen

/ 28 Dec 2016

Merry Christmas from the Hackney Citizen!

Many thanks to all our readers, contributors and everyone who has supported us over the past year

By Hackney Citizen

/ 24 Dec 2016

Rio could get second screen by summer 2017 and a third by 2021

Executive director Oliver Meek reveals growth plans as he admits financial situation for iconic Dalston cinema is currently precarious

By Hackney Citizen

/ 23 Dec 2016

London Short Film Festival: Hackney cinemas to play leading role as programme announced for 2017

Next month’s festival includes a special focus on the LGBTQ community

By Hackney Citizen

/ 22 Dec 2016

London Short Film Festival: Hackney cinemas to play leading role as programme announced for 2017

Ray’s Bar – review: new Dalston cocktail spot is perfect for the 30-something crowd

Cocktail infused offshoot of Voodoo Ray’s has emerged Phoenix-like from the ashes of Dance Tunnel on Kingsland Road

By Hackney Citizen

/ 22 Dec 2016

Ray’s Bar – review: new Dalston cocktail spot is perfect for the 30-something crowd

Police appeal after war memorial at St John-at-Hackney Church desecrated

A female suspect was arrested and remains in custody. Anyone who witnessed the desecration is being urged call 0207 275 3113.

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Dec 2016

One of the photographs tweeted by Hackney MPS showing wreaths scattered on the ground around the memorial

Politicians join police officers on the beat in Hackney

‘Walk the Met’ initiative raises awareness of the struggles faced by officers over the busy festive period

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Dec 2016

Politicians join police officers on the beat in Hackney

Acorn pub in Haggerston saved from demolition after achieving Asset of Community Value status

Campaign for Real Ale sought protection after application to knock down the early Victorian building in Queensbridge Road was put in earlier this year

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Dec 2016

Food advertising is not so innocent, say Hackney’s student filmmakers

Youth of the borough make short film warning their peers about how food choices are shaped, driven, and manipulated by marketing messages

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Dec 2016

Food advertising is not so innocent, say Hackney’s student filmmakers

Opening of free school close to Hackney Marshes delayed after Department for Education steps in

Project manager for Barclay Secondary Free School acknowledges ‘difficult setback’ following Waltham Forest Council opposition and decision by Whitehall

By Hackney Citizen

/ 20 Dec 2016

An artist's impression of the Barclay Secondary Free School. Image: Lion Education Trust