East London youth to perform Only Joy Aloud at Hackney Empire

East London youth to perform Only Joy Aloud at Hackney Empire

One hundred young people from east London will showcase their talents on the Hackney Empire’s main stage . Young dancers, artists and musicians will take part in workshops at the venue from Tuesday to Thursday... Read more »
Hackney Community Food Hub’s Victoria Park plates protest

Hackney Community Food Hub’s Victoria Park plates protest

Published: 11:01 AM October 11, 2022 More than 700 empty dinner plates were laid down in Victoria Park as part of an installation to protest food poverty. The Community Food Hub, an... Read more »
Drake has bought a house in Hackney, apparently

Drake has bought a house in Hackney, apparently

It’s a well-known fact that Drake loves London. The Canadian rapper has an affinity (maybe even an obsession?) with the city. He’s been seen hanging out with British rappers Giggs, Dave and Not3s,... Read more »
Meet the recycling sorters turning north London’s trash into treasure – Hackney Citizen

Meet the recycling sorters turning north London’s trash into treasure – Hackney Citizen

A complex network of machinery separates dry mixed recycling. Photograph: Josh Mellor Much of what north Londoners view as trash is to others a “valuable product” bringing in millions of profit each... Read more »
Asda delivery driver held back by passers-by as he attacks motorcyclist with pole in Hackney, London

Asda delivery driver held back by passers-by as he attacks motorcyclist with pole in Hackney, London

Moment Asda delivery driver has to be held back by shocked passers-by as he attacks a motorcyclist with a POLE in London road rage incident An Asda driver outside Stamford Hill shop... Read more »
This Stylist Wore A Custom Bridal Gown At Her Hackney Town Hall Wedding

This Stylist Wore A Custom Bridal Gown At Her Hackney Town Hall Wedding

While the venue for the ceremony was chosen relatively quickly, a location for the reception proved more of a challenge. “We love going out for dinner more than anything and wanted the... Read more »
Crowdfunder for East London’s first wild swimming pond reaches important milestone – Hackney Citizen

Crowdfunder for East London’s first wild swimming pond reaches important milestone – Hackney Citizen

The land the charity is hoping to buy up. Photograph: East London Waterworks Park A crowdfunder for London’s first community-owned natural swimming pond has reached a major milestone, hitting the 40 per... Read more »
The Laughing Heart London Restaurant Closes on Hackney Road

The Laughing Heart London Restaurant Closes on Hackney Road

The Laughing Heart, a thrilling London kitchen and cave on Hackney Road, has closed. Proprietor Charlie Mellor announced the news on Instagram, with the service on Sunday 31 July proving to be... Read more »
Inside Jack Harries’ pad in Hackney, east London | Bricks & Mortar

Inside Jack Harries’ pad in Hackney, east London | Bricks & Mortar

Sweden has Greta Thunberg, Britain has Jack Harries. The documentary film-maker and climate activist, 29, is the Harry Styles of the environmental movement: he has interviewed Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough,... Read more »
London’s Best Mexican Breakfast Kiosk Has Arrived in Hackney

London’s Best Mexican Breakfast Kiosk Has Arrived in Hackney

A serious new Mexican breakfast and lunch kiosk has arrived in the grounds of Hackney’s St John church in east London. Last month, Max Fishman, owner of the Quarter Store wine shop... Read more »