BAJ2-10 Barbara Hilton Archive

February 28 – March 6: Drumming up some fun

East London has the rhythm to shake off your late winter blues, with African drumming classes and live DJ sets …

by Barbara Hilton/ February 27, 2014/ What's On This Week/

Locals raise funds to re-unite man with family after 54 years

The local community in Hackney are raising money to send a cherished local resident home to visit his parents for …

by Barbara Hilton/ October 28, 2011/ People/

I know this great coffee shop in Dalston…

With last week’s announcement of the opening of Dalston’s first Starbucks, EastLondonLines have sought refuge in the large number of …

by Barbara Hilton/ October 27, 2011/ Features, Hackney/

Residents clear space for new Hackney venue

Clapton residents took part in a big clean up this morning to make room for the areas first alternative performance …

by Barbara Hilton/ October 19, 2011/ Hackney, Music/

Hackney “mole man’s” house up for sale

  The home of the Hackney eccentric known as “the mole man”,  who died last year, is being sold for …

by Barbara Hilton/ October 4, 2011/ Hackney/

Picturehouse cinema to open in Hackney

A new Picturehouse cinema will open in Hackney’s Mare Street on October 27 by City Screen company.

by Barbara Hilton/ October 2, 2011/ Hackney/

Growing your own on the rooftops of Dalston’s Green Zone

‘Dalston Green Zone’ has become the new name of the area around Dalston Junction. After a summer where urban farming …

by Barbara Hilton/ September 20, 2011/ Environment, Features/

Living through riots: children give their views on the disturbances

After being evacuated during the riots last week, children at a Hackney youth centre have given  their views on the …

by Barbara Hilton/ August 16, 2011/ People, Uncategorized/

”Something has gone dreadfully wrong” – the bloggers react

After five days with the constant sound of police sirens lamenting in the background, the dust of London’s riots has …

by Barbara Hilton/ August 13, 2011/ Features, Uncategorized/

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke turns newspaper seller in Brick Lane to promote band’s new album

Brick Lane was thronged with Radiohead fans when frontman Thom Yorke  turned into newspaper salesman in a stunt to promote …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 30, 2011/ Lead Stories/

Police use fines in bid to crack down on cyclists

The Police have introduced fines and other measures to stop cyclists jumping red lights and driving dangerously in the traffic. …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 27, 2011/ Hackney, Transport/

Royal Mail axes 1500 jobs at Bromley depot

The postal workers union has warned there could be compulsory redundancies at the Royal Mail sorting office in Bromley By …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 22, 2011/ Business, Employment, Tower Hamlets/

Money management in east London schools

Two east London colleges have started offering money management workshops to their students after MPs called for financial education to …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 11, 2011/ Education, Tower Hamlets/

Pick of the Line 10/03 – 16/03

Thursday: DJ Rich Pack @ Baby Bath House Friday: Andrew Grassie exhibition @ Maureen Gallery Saturday: Terror Danjah and Toddla T …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 10, 2011/ Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Locals launch Clapton neighbourhood plan

People living and working in Chatsworth Road, Clapton have launched a neighbourhood plan to have more input into the development …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 6, 2011/ Hackney, Society/

Protesters disrupt budget meeting at town hall

There were angry scenes at Hackney Town Hall last night as protesters tried to prevent the finalisation of budget cut …

by Barbara Hilton/ March 3, 2011/ Hackney/

Schools see “phenomenal improvement”

The City Academy, one of Hackney’s newest schools, has been rated “outstanding” in its latest Ofsted report.

by Barbara Hilton/ March 2, 2011/ Education, Hackney/

Drivers’ group: cyclists share accident blame

A drivers’ group has claimed that many cycling accidents in Hackney are due to cyclists’ poor road manners. One cyclist …

by Barbara Hilton/ February 23, 2011/ Hackney/

On your bike: cyclists fight for their right to ride

In spite of a spate of  deaths and accidents involving cyclists, the latest statistics show that the number of cyclists …

by Barbara Hilton/ February 23, 2011/ Features, Society, Transport/

Unique pop-up mall to open in Shoreditch

The world’s first pop-up mall opens this summer in Shoreditch. The mall will consist of 60 containers customized for retailers, …

by Barbara Hilton/ February 16, 2011/ Business, Hackney/