More than 350 local pupils performed at the annual gala celebrating Hackney’s finest aspiring artists
Isaac Julien, whose early works feature Hackney, follows in the footsteps of luminaries such as Tracey Emin
Ian Sharer, who previously represented the ward as a Liberal Democrat, wins with more than half of the vote
Residents invited to give their views on the proposals, which come amid increasing demand for spaces
Laura Pascal issues ‘heartfelt apology’ for her social media activity after being reinstated by her party
Chair John Henderson says ‘safeguarding systems worked perfectly’ but criticises ‘blurring of boundaries’ between politicians and council officers
London-based Hart takes inspiration from the East End for an eclectic showcase of paintings, sculpture, film and sound
Laura Pascal will sit as an independent if she wins on Thursday, party source confirms
Sem Moema hails ‘genuinely life-changing policy’ as Sadiq Khan sets out plans to extend it
Actors East Theatre, set up by James Alexandrou, will perform Casserole from 5-30 March
The latest strike will be the longest continuous stretch of industrial action in the history of the NHS
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
