Never Say Die Records unveil new way of reaching worldwide fans
Kingsland fire station could be up for sale as properties sought for new free schools
Hackney social enterprise Growing Communities paint realistic picture of organic Essex farmers in new comic
Hundreds keep the Olympic spirit alive at the fifth London Fields aquathlon
John Lucas’ novel for teenagers explores youth gang violence
Book of alternative walks highlights strange and quirky side streets
New book about the bombing of Coronation Avenue during the Blitz includes moving personal accounts of life in Hackney 72 years ago
The adviser training programme supported by the Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new recruits
The environmental movement needs to engage with other groups and consider new approaches, says local Friends of the Earth group
Results downgrading is “unfair” say campaigners as local schools join legal battle against GCSE exam board
Arcola Theatre, until 3 November 2012
Luis Prieto’s violent drug thriller remake is set in the East End
