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Hackney Archive

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 …
by Esmae Palmer/ 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 …
by Selmira Mehmed/ October 26, 2021/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/
Protest to save Fernbank children's centre outside Hackney Town Hall

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 …
by Eastlondonlines/ October 26, 2021/ Hackney, News/

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 – …
by Winnie Lee/ 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 …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ 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 …
by Patryk Krych/ October 13, 2021/ Arts, Business, Hackney/
Haggerston Library

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, …
by Sophie Walker/ October 8, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/

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- …
by Esmae Palmer/ October 8, 2021/ Arts, Hackney/

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 …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 31, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/

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 …
by Maddie Metcalfe/ 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 …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ 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 …
by Cara Houlton/ 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 …
by Brooke Tremain/ 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 …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ 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 …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ 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 …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ 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 …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ 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 …
by Fenella Breaks/ 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 …
by Kayleigh Barker/ May 18, 2021/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, News, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

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 …
by Cara Houlton/ 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 …
by Monet Olrod/ 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 …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ May 10, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/

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 …
by Cara Houlton/ May 10, 2021/ Arts, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, News, Tower Hamlets/

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 …
by ELL Admin/ May 7, 2021/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Summer, Tower Hamlets/

News in Brief

London Mayoral Elections The capital heads to the polls today to vote for the London Mayor.  A YouGov Poll shows …
by Maddie Metcalfe/ May 6, 2021/ Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Literary mural brings love of books to Dalston square

Local artists are asking Hackney residents to submit their favourite first sentences from books to be hand-painted by artists for …
by Brooke Tremain/ May 5, 2021/ Arts, Community, Hackney, News/

News in Brief

Former Goldsmiths student takes on key role at Hackney Council A former Goldsmiths student was elected as deputy speaker of …
by Fenella Breaks/ April 28, 2021/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, News, News/

Your East London guide to Summer events 2021

As the government’s gradually lifting Covid restrictions, this summer is looking up for many of us. There are many East …
by Cara Houlton/ April 19, 2021/ Arts, Community, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, On The Doorstep, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Charity wants to turn Lea Valley water depot into wild space for swimming

A charity and a community group are raising money to acquire and develop the Lea Valley water depot into a …
by Esmae Palmer/ April 14, 2021/ Hackney/

Viet-Cajun seafood and painted nails – how to start two new ventures during lockdown

Many people have began small businesses selling from home during lockdown, but one enterprising Hackney woman has set up two wildly different …
by Winnie Lee/ April 14, 2021/ Hackney, Meet The Traders/

Hackney Playbus to return to the streets in June thanks to crowdfunding

The Hackney Playbus, a mobile children’s play centre, is due to return to the streets of the borough in June …
by Patryk Krych/ April 12, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, Transport/

Xenia Women ends take-over of Hackney Museum’s social media with a virtual show

Xenia Women, a Hackney-based community group, is hosting a virtual show to mark the end of its two-week-long takeover of …
by Esmae Palmer/ April 9, 2021/ Community, Events, Hackney, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Campaigners back mother and four children refusing to leave Hackney home in re-housing dispute

Campaigners are backing a single mother of four children who refuses to leave her Hackney council-owned site despite it being …
by Selmira Mehmed/ April 9, 2021/ Community, Hackney, Uncategorized/

New homes and pedestrian route given go ahead in Hackney Wick

Almost 200 new houses and a new pedestrian and cycle route are planned as part of the development masterplan for …
by Patryk Krych/ March 31, 2021/ Community, Hackney, Housing/

Entrepreneur behind pioneering period products wins grant to inspire young women

Dalston entrepreneur, Celia Pool who created what she claims is the world’s first reusable tampon applicator, has won an award …
by Sophie Walker/ March 25, 2021/ Business, Hackney/

Appeal for witnesses of violent assault on pregnant Jewish woman

A 20-year-old pregnant Jewish woman was stalked and punched in the stomach by a lone male suspect who seemed to …
by Winnie Lee/ March 23, 2021/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories/

Charity donates used laptops to households in need

More than 200 laptops are to be sent to deprived households in Hackney and Islington to fix the digital divide. …
by Patryk Krych/ March 22, 2021/ Community, Hackney/

£5m improvement scheme begins at Abney Park Cemetery

 A £5m project to improve Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, which will bring its chapel back into use and …
by Selmira Mehmed/ March 16, 2021/ Environment, Hackney/

Hackney Speaker launches 5k walk to raise money for foodbanks

The Speaker of Hackney, Kam Adams has launched a 5km fundraiser walk to support the borough’s foodbanks, which have been …
by Patryk Krych/ March 16, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney/

Abbott signs book deal to ‘tell my own story’ in memoir

Diane Abbott, the Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP, who was the UK’s first black female MP has signed a …
by Cara Houlton/ March 12, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, Politics/
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