Hoxton museum plans to move statue of slave trader following protests
The statue of a slave ship owner that adorns the entrance to a Hoxton museum is expected to be moved …
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Outcry forces council to shelve plans to close Stoke Newington childcare centres
Controversial plans to close two children’s nurseries, Fernbank and Hillside, have been shelved by Hackney Council following an outcry from …
November 19, 2021/
Education, Hackney, Local News, News/
Film screening in Dalston to mark 30 years of Anti-Racist Alliance
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Anti-Racist Alliance, a film screening and fundraiser are being held tomorrow evening at …
Night Overground to return in time for Christmas
All-night Overground services between Highbury & Islington and New Cross will return on December 17, after being suspended since March …
November 19, 2021/
Hackney, News, Transport, Uncategorized/
Hackney business pledge to pay London Living Wage
Around 150 Hackney businesses have signed up to pay their employees the London Living Wage, which currently stands at £11.05 …
November 18, 2021/
Business, Employment, Hackney, Local News, News/
Extra intensive care unit opens two months early due to Covid case rise
Homerton Hospital has been forced to open its extra intensive care unit two months early due to a rise in …
November 16, 2021/
Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Tower Hamlets and Hackney highest number of tower blocks with safety defects: poll
Hackney has the second highest number of tower blocks with fire safety defects with only the borough of Tower Hamlets …
November 8, 2021/
Hackney, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
Christmas is coming – and here’s a round-up of the best places you can meet Santa
Christmas is fast approaching, and there’s plenty to do before then – buying presents, getting that perfect tree, and of …
Bethnal Green wine shop takes Beaujolais gamble with safe-cracking stunt
A Bethnal Green wine shop is offering customers the chance to win their entire business in a publicity stunt promoting …
November 4, 2021/
Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/
Hackney MP Diane Abbott delight at award for NHS staff for pandemic work
Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney, has praised Hackney NHS staff after being celebrated in a special regional awards ceremony. Hackney …
Hackney community hosts comedy cabaret fundraiser in aid at homeless shelter
Comedy lovers will have the chance to enjoy clowning, games, ventriloquism, live music, delicious seasonal food, and CBD cocktails by …
Green campaigners welcome Hackney’s net zero pledge but urge more action
Green campaigners in Hackney have welcomed the council’s pledge to reach net zero emissions for its buildings and services by …
November 4, 2021/
Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Data reveals danger on Hackney roads with highest number of casualties
Hackney has the most dangerous roads in the UK, according to data from Department for Transport. Local Driving School, a …
Victoria Park shortlisted for Keep Britain Tidy award for third year
Hackney now has 28 parks that meet strict green criteria with Victoria Park shortlisted for the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy award again. In 2020, the borough …
November 2, 2021/
Environment, Hackney, News/
Club nights, best-dressed bar tabs and ghost walks – What to do this Halloween
It is hard to believe that Halloween is not an official holiday, given how much it is celebrated. In fact, …
October 28, 2021/
Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Listings, Specials, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
Locals become part of show at Buonaguidi Shoreditch exhibition
Hackney based artist Dave Buonaguidi worked in advertising for over 30 years and projects this into his unusual and original …
October 27, 2021/
Arts Features, Features, Hackney/
As key displays are cancelled due to Covid, how to enjoy Bonfire Night where you are
While the big annual firework displays across Tower Hamlets, Croydon, Lewisham, and Hackney have been cancelled due to Covid, locals …
October 26, 2021/
Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/
Mayor defends children’s centre cuts as residents protest outside Hackney Town Hall
Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville defended plans to close two children’s centres, as residents protested outside the town hall. Protesters are fighting the Labour council’s plans …
Exploring the Dalston ‘vibe’ after Time Out labels the area 13th coolest in world
When Time Out unveiled its coolest neighbourhoods in the world, places in Copenhagen, Chicago and Seoul topped their list – …
October 20, 2021/
Arts, Arts Features, Features, General Features, Hackney, People/
Hackney MP Diane Abbott praises tree planting in borough but warns climate change has ‘already begun’
The Labour MP for Hackney, Diane Abbott has spoken out about climate change, warning that “it has already begun” as …
October 15, 2021/
Environment, Hackney, News/
Rose Hill’s community mural project receives a grand opening
Prosecco was opened, cheers were shared, and a ribbon was cut at the grand opening of Hackney-based artist Rose Hill’s …
Hackney marks libraries week with series of events
As Shoreditch booklover Ivy White sheltered from the bombs in the East End during the blitz in World War II, …
Hackney unveils Ryan sculpture celebrating Windrush community
As the rain washed clay dust from Hackney’s newest tenants -three large bronze and marble fruits honouring the Windrush generation- …
Hackney gallery to release book of poems celebrating the borough’s multicultural communities
A Hackney gallery is to publish a poetry book celebrating the borough’s linguistic diversity. ‘Swirl Of Words / Swirl Of …
Parents fears at special school in Hackney
A long-running dispute between staff and management at a special school in Hackney has been resolved but not without further …
May 31, 2021/
Education, Hackney, Lead Stories/
Climate Emergency Centre set to open in Hackney
A charitable organisation is planning to open a community-run space in Hackney for environmental activism using a vacant town centre …
May 31, 2021/
Environment, Hackney, News/
Campaigners protest Hackney Council investments in Israeli settlements
Hackney residents are demanding Hackney council divest £28m of their Local Government Pension fund which they claim is currently invested …
May 31, 2021/
Hackney, Local News, News/
Blossom tree garden opened in honour of those who lost their lives to Covid
Thirty-three blossom trees have been planted in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a memorial to London’s Covid-19 victims. The Mayor …
May 30, 2021/
Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, News/
Family-friendly activities for the bank holiday weekend
Explore the local area with our fun and budget-friendly family activity suggestions With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease and the …
May 29, 2021/
Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized, What To Do This Week/
News in Brief
Croydon children to be offered free activities during school holidays Children in Croydon borough who are eligible for free school …
May 25, 2021/
Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Local News/
Covid self-isolation support scheme trials in Hackney
Hackney is one of nine areas across England to take part in government pilot schemes to test new ways to …
May 25, 2021/
Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, News, News/
Covid-19: New variants in Dalston, and surge testing, as lockdown eases
Young people in Shoreditch, Old Street and Great Eastern Street and parts of Dalston are being urged to take Covid …
May 21, 2021/
Commentary, Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
East London police officers climb Snowdon in memory of Matt Ratana
Six police officers from Hackney and Tower Hamlets climbed Snowdon in just under five hours raising over £5000 for a …
May 21, 2021/
Croydon, Hackney, Tower Hamlets/
News in Brief
Roy Hodgson set to retire as Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has announced he will step down as manager of …
Boat dwellers mount campaign against mooring limits on River Lea
Boat dwellers in Hackney are campaigning against a 10km zone along the River Lea which would restrict or limit access …
May 17, 2021/
Hackney, Local News/
NEWS IN BRIEF
Croydon Detectivesacked and blacklisted after using racial slurs in computer game A detective from Croydon has been sacked and placed …
May 14, 2021/
Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets/
Hackney’s Windrush community to inspire local sculptures
A London-based artist has invited the people of Hackney to help inspire the UK’s first permanent public artwork that will …
Theatres to re-open in Shadwell, Dalston and Croydon as lockdown eases
Theatre-lovers in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Croydon will be able to attend live performances in the coming weeks after restrictions …
Not going away? From festivals to parks, our guide for a stay-at-home summer
by Fenella Breaks and Monet Olrod As Londoners face yet another summer stuck in the UK, why not make the …
News in Brief
London Mayoral Elections The capital heads to the polls today to vote for the London Mayor. A YouGov Poll shows …
May 6, 2021/
Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/