This new book from the Hackney Society charts life from 1612 until the present day
All welcome at local rowing club’s event on Saturday 28 July, marking the end of the race season and the start of the Olympics
Mali’s Rokia Traoré adds her unique talents to a new production at the Barbican, giving voice to one of Shakespeare’s neglected characters
Mourners pack East London church to pay their respects to Gary Francis, an ‘irreplaceable’ youth worker
3 July 2012, Hackney Empire
Looking and feeling good is as important for Hackney men as it is for the borough’s women
Queensbridge councillor awarded gong for his commitment to combating health inequalities
Brit-nominated singer Paloma Faith gets back to her roots with a performance at the BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Academy
Town Hall meeting hears ‘rights and needs’ of residents are being ignored but council says wrecking ball plan is vital to combat estate overcrowding
Roles are reversed in this state where adults take a back seat. The Hackney Citizen visits the embassy
