Petition Launched for Zebra-Crossing on ‘Rat-Run’ Downs Road
A local man has launched a campaign to make Hackney Downs’ roads safer. Hackney Downs resident Jonathan Ashworth has launched an e-petition to get a zebra crossing installed between Downs Road and...
View ArticleRussell Brand unveils mosaic
Popular comedian Russell Brand unveiled a Roman-inspired mosaic in Hackney Downs children’s park on Thursday. Mr Brand was on hand to unveil the mosaic, which was commissioned by Hackney Council to...
View ArticleHere are the Hackney restaurants you need to avoid
Hackney is known for its diverse culture and cuisine, but a shocking secret about the borough’s cafés and restaurants lies behind that pleasant façade. The Hackney Post can reveal that a whopping 20...
View Article‘Abigail’s Party’ pops up in Haggerston
If you’re looking for a slice of nostalgia in Hackney this week, the Abigail’s Party pop-up in Haggerston is the place to be. Inspired by Mike Leigh’s classic play Abigail’s Party, The Art of Dining’s...
View ArticleHackney outlets nominated for BBC food awards
Three Hackney food outlets have been nominated in BBC Radio 4’s Food and Farming awards. E5 Bakehouse, What the Dickens and Square Root London have all been nominated for one of the prestigious prizes....
View ArticleDefective roads are driving residents potty
Image credit: Alamy Hackney’s terrible roads are driving locals round the bend, with over 10,000 defects reported to the council in the past two years. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Hackney...
View ArticleBenefits cut leaves Hackney disabled woman in financial strife
A severely disabled woman has had her benefits cut by Hackney council which she claims has left her feeling suicidal. The council told Jo Paton, 73, she would have to pay from her own carer which has...
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