Hackney Council moved to sell off Ashwin Street's creative workspaces earlier this year, but artists have now bought the site after refusing to give up
Council sells to V22 following fears that disposal would lead to 'private sector carve-up' and pose risks to Curve Garden
Town Hall tries to assure Dalston Curve Garden and others that decision to sell Ashwin Street buildings would not affect arts and culture
Eastern Curve Garden, Peace Mural and Railway Tavern will all be affected by ‘regeneration package’
Regulars express sadness over the closure of Dalston Lane’s ‘haven for old timers’ after 15 years of trading