Posts by Lizzie McAllister
Hackney Carnival is coming back – here’s how you can take part
One of the UK’s biggest events is returning to the streets after two years online
Read More‘We want peace’: Hackney residents and businesses step up to support Ukraine
A round-up of some of the local efforts being made to raise money and show unity
Read MoreObjectively Funny, Signature Brew Haggerston, stage review: ‘Array of British comedy talent’
Household names and up-and-comers had the audience in stitches
Read More‘What we create has consequences’: Teenagers to be trained up in sustainable fashion as studio launches workshops in East London
CQ Studio to run programme in Poplar to prepare young people for jobs in eco-friendly fashion
Read More‘Greening the grey’: Clapton pupils help plant 780 trees on former industrial land at Millfields Park
More than 60 children from Rushmore Primary join planting sessions led by local volunteers
Read MoreMayor’s Music Awards celebrate best young talent in Hackney
Pupils and schools recognised at annual ceremony that featured stunning performances from past winners
Read MoreHaggerston bookshop to defend its title as London’s best independent at British Book Awards 2022
Burley Fisher Books reaches final shortlist in the category it won last year
Read More‘Euphoria and trauma’: Filmmaker Sutapa Biswas explores colonial histories in new solo show in Shoreditch
The multidisciplinary artist’s critically acclaimed film ‘Lumen’ is being shown at Autograph gallery until 4 June
Read More‘Great opportunity’: Hackney mental health charity to plant its flag at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time
Core Arts will raise awareness of positive mental wellbeing with its revolutionary front garden design
Read MoreBlue by Caridad Svich, Fizzy Sherbet, podcast review: ‘Immersion that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre’
The Hackney-founded women’s theatre podcast is in the midst of its first full season, and this episode is ‘incredible’
Read MoreLocal rowing club issues apology after man caught removing canalside safety bars
Canal and River Trust investigating after man in Lea Rowing Club kit was spotted cutting away grab bars
Read MoreStonewall FC and Clapton CFC to meet tomorrow in ‘marquee fixture’ celebrating LGBT+ history month
League match between the local rivals will double as tribute to the LGBT+ community and fighting discrimination in football
Read MorePet owners beware! Treats mixed with rat poison discovered across Hackney
Social media users report finding treats mixed with blue pellets in various places, including London Fields
Read MoreKnock2Bag Comedy Night, Moth Club: ‘Fun, whacky, and with something for everyone’
Tim Key and Rosie Jones were on an impressive bill at the popular weekly gig
Read MoreWhitechapel Gallery to honour Tracey Emin with its ninth annual Art Icon Award
Director hails Emin’s ‘pioneering portrayals of love, loss, happiness and hope’ ahead of ceremony in March
Read MoreVan Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Tower Hamlets, review: ‘One of art’s most enigmatic icons brought to life’
Virtual reality and 360-degree projections offer an ‘intimate’ view of the artist for fans and newcomers alike
Read MoreOmicron forces Shoreditch gallery to postpone first ever artist residency
Painter Thompson Hall was set to start the three-month position at Autograph in January – but it will now begin in March
Read More‘Levelling down London’: Hackney politicians admonish government over delays to funding reforms – with ‘frontline services at risk’
Town Hall leaders call for clarity from Whitehall on plans to change how money is awarded to councils
Read MorePeek through the looking-glass: Homerton’s second annual Window Wanderland festival to take place next month
Organisers of the community art event reveal ‘Our Earth’ theme in effort to draw attention to global warming
Read MoreBlacks Can’t Swim filmmaker wants to ‘spark conversation’ with follow-up to acclaimed documentary series
Ed Accura is hoping to ‘change the narrative’ with third film exploring the lack of Black representation in swimming
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