Hackney Archive

Recycle, reuse and repair – Zero Waste Hub launches in Clissord Park

Dozens of people turned up to Zero Waste Hub, a free pop-up community event for Hackney residents to reuse, repair …

by Claudia Teng/ June 10, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Hackney education chief backs Labour plan to scraps SATs

Hackney’s education chief Anntoinette Bramble joined a protest against primary school SATs in Stoke Newington on Friday in support Labour’s …

by Claudia Teng/ June 8, 2019/ Education, Hackney, Local News, News/

BAME group launches Pride Month in Hackney

Members of the UK Black Pride group took over Hackney Town Hall this week to celebrate the move of their …

by Lucia Fernanda Mesa Velez/ June 5, 2019/ Hackney/

Romany dancing launches Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in Hackney

A Gypsy dance group performed last Saturday in Dalston Square to launch  Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, aimed at celebrating …

by Claudia Teng/ June 4, 2019/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Music, News, Society/

Independent publishers in East London

  More independent publishers are appearing across London. East London’s independent publishing scene is buzzing. Graphic novels, poetry, memoirs, and …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ June 3, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Chinese artist choses Hoxton for first UK solo show

 The New-York based Chinese artist Shen Wei is holding his first major UK exhibition at the Flowers Gallery in …

by Sarah Antoun/ June 3, 2019/ Features, Hackney/

Inside London’s latest zero-waste shop

Nestled in Hackney Downs Studios – the little community of artists and independent businesses between Dalston and Clapton – Re: …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 31, 2019/ Environment, Features, Hackney, People, Reviews/

Hackney community cafe the Stour Space secures lease after threat of closure

A community-led cafe, arts and events space in Hackney is celebrating after securing a new 18-month lease via a crowd-funding …

by Nina Jones/ May 31, 2019/ Arts, Business, Hackney, News/

Housing Crisis in 2019 – Is anyone better off yet?

London has been in the grips of a housing crisis since the economic crash of 2006. Since then, the struggle …

by Tom Higgins/ May 31, 2019/ Croydon, Data, Features, General Features, Hackney, Housing, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

EU citizens left upset and confused after being denied a vote in the EU elections

A Hackney student unable to vote in the recent European elections has told how she complained to the Electoral Commission, …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 30, 2019/ Hackney, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

What’s on at Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2019?

Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2019 promises to be one of the biggest and most exciting yet. Hackney has been celebrating …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 30, 2019/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/

Award-winning station set to leave ‘lasting legacy’ in Hackney

The design team behind Hackney Wick’s brutalist Overground station crafted out of orange and cream concrete has won an award …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 30, 2019/ Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Poisonous caterpillars on the rise in South-East London

Park-goers in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets are being warned to keep away from a poisonous caterpillar that can …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 30, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Greens celebrating after strong results in Hackney

The Green Party in Hackney is celebrating after securing their best results ever there in the recent European elections, securing …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 30, 2019/ Data, Hackney, News, Politics/

EU Parliament Elections – Lib Dems edge out Labour with most votes in Lewisham

The Liberal Democrats edged out Labour in Lewisham in last week’s European Parliament elections, while Labour won the most votes …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 29, 2019/ Croydon, EU Referendum, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney housing market buoyant amidst London-wide slump

Hackney has been revealed as London’s most in-demand borough for buyers searching for a home because ‘everything is on the …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 29, 2019/ Data, Hackney, Housing, News/

Meet the woman campaigning for zero waste in Hackney

A Hackney mother of two has only emptied her bin bag once this year due to her zero-waste lifestyle. Bettina …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 28, 2019/ Features, Hackney, People/

Mayoral candidate to bring thermal cameras to Hackney if elected

Conservative mayoral candidate and current member of the London Assembly Shaun Bailey announced on May 21, that if elected, he …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 24, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

Building to start on Old Street Roundabout over bank holiday weekend

Building work on Old Street roundabout will start tonight even if Hackney council are set to oppose TfL’s plans for …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 24, 2019/ Business, Hackney, News/

Hackney’s safe school streets blueprint to be exported across the UK

A guide on banning vehicles outside school gates during pick-up and drop-off times produced by Hackney Council ‘will help even …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 23, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Environment, Hackney, Health, News, Society/

Historic Screen Printing Exhibition in Hackney Museum

“I think it was a mission because you were doing something you believed in and were part of a movement …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 23, 2019/ Arts, Events, Hackney, Politics, Society/

Tower Hamlets soaring child poverty figures – worst in UK – branded ‘a disgrace’

A charity in Tower Hamlets have branded the level of child poverty in Tower Hamlets a disgrace after a study …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 22, 2019/ Croydon, Data, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney Half Marathon runner helped raise over £30,000 for one of the oldest hospices in the UK

A local teacher from Hackney contributed towards raising over £30,000 for St Joseph’s Hospice during yesterday’s Hackney Half Marathon despite …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 20, 2019/ Events, Hackney, Local News, People, Society, Sports/

Everything you need to know about the EU elections

The European parliament elections are almost here, with the parties in London range from pro-Brexiters to animal well-fare advocates. Tower …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 19, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

What’s on at the Olympic Park this summer

A sporting summer is just around the corner, with a Cricket World Cup on home soil followed by The Ashes, …

by Tom Higgins/ May 17, 2019/ Events, Hackney, Olympics, Sports, Summer, Upcoming/

Tactile mural introduced in Hackney in support of the deafblind community

A mural featuring three nature landscape pieces made with strings that imitate patterns to help deafblind people envision art was …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 17, 2019/ Arts, Hackney, Society/

Back to nature: how gardening can help combat climate change

There are a lot of things that people can do as individuals to help with climate change. One of the …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 17, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney’s best zero-waste shops and markets

Shops and markets that minimise the environmental impact of our consumer habits are popping out across London and especially in Hackney. This new plastic-free revolution is part of a growing eco-initiative trend in the …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 16, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Reviews, Uncategorized/

Huge Rise in demand at Lewisham and Hackney Food Banks

There has been a huge rise in food bank usage in Hackney and Lewisham over the last year. According to …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 15, 2019/ Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Biodiversity in East London boroughs

  Biodiversity – the range of plant and animal life globally and locally – is in the spotlight after a …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ May 14, 2019/ Croydon, Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hundreds of students to be displaced in Tower Hamlets council proposal to close a 300-year-old school

  Parents and students at a historic Bethnal Green C of E school are protesting against the council’s proposals to …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ May 14, 2019/ Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Ramadan 2019: Best places for Iftar in East London

The holy month of Ramadan has begun, and thousands of Muslims in London are now fasting on a daily basis …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 13, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Jeff Koons’s work helps art auction raise over £45,000 for Hackney school green plans

A one-off art auction that featured Jeff Koons’s artwork helped raise over £45,000 to build green spaces at a local …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 13, 2019/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Society/

Welcome to Eastlondonline’s campaign to raise climate change awareness

Welcome to our EastLondonLines campaign on climate change, and how to combat it.   Over the past 50 years, average global temperatures have increased at the …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 13, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Summer/

Lib Dems say “Bollocks to Brexit” at Shoreditch manifesto launch

  Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable celebrated his birthday in Shoreditch last night by launching the party’s latest manifesto. …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 10, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Charity group warns anti-semitic attacks are on the rise in the UK and Hackney

A charity that provides protection for the Jewish community across the country has warned that anti-semitic attacks are on the …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 10, 2019/ Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

What’s on this week

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 10, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Zero waste vs climate action: what’s the difference?

Confused about how to save the planet? Wondering whether to ditch the plastic or focus on helping to reduce London’s …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 8, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Primary school children in Hackney to organise after-school rally for climate change

Primary school children in Hackney are to hold an after-school rally on May 24 in support of the climate change …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 8, 2019/ Education, Environment, Hackney/

Teenager charged with murder of 15-year-old Tashaun Arid in Hackney

Police investigating the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Dalston on Monday have charged a teenager with his murder. Romaine …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 8, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, News, Society/