Are East London’s creatives at a point of no return? asks Dazed and Confused magazine
Find out who the lucky winners are of two free tickets to this year’s Field Day and Apple Cart festivals
Dele Osunsami’s gift for poetry was discovered after he started posting his work online. The Hackney Citizen finds out more about the man behind the rhymes
Jennette Arnold OBE continues to represent the people of Hackney in the London Assembly
Martial arts groups from Hoxton and Surrey spent a day together to improve their skills and learn about each other’s disciplines
The Green party’s candidate for London mayor calls for high-quality apprenticeships and support for small businesses
Various Dalston venues, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 May 2012
Wheelchair user Agnes Parma given 48 hours to move to a flat unsuited to her needs or else be deemed ‘intentionally homeless’ if she refused
Artist Nazir Tanbouli creates murals of mythical creatures on the Kingsland Estate in Haggerston
Joss Whedon’s high-concept scary movie is a satirical curiosity
Hackney Empire, until 5 May 2012
Alvarado Gallery, 33 Chatsworth Road. Until 2 May 2012