Harassed hounded and marginalised in Hackney: St Marys of Zion church claims

The new owners of 229 Lower Clapton Road, are not receiving the same ecstatic and warm welcome the pub next door which opened on Thursday has.  Much of Clapton and afar have been quite giddy about the prospect of  the Clapton Hart opening.  By Thursday morning it reached fever pitch and judging by the twitter [...]

Why east London’s Cafe Oto is Britain’s coolest venue

Italian Vogue has named this cafe – which serves up a steady diet of avant-garde music – Britain’s coolest venue. Alex Needham finds out what the fuss is about

Mustafa Korel: Green Party’s Choice for Hackney Central Ward Councillor

This originally appeared as a blog entry on the Duchess of Hackney Blog With a less than inspiring line up, in the bid for Councillor in Hackney Central ward’s My 3rd by-election,  it’s refreshing and reassuring to know that there is someone who actually lives in Hackney Central  and is not a soulless politico prototype  [...]

London Bike Kitchen: the DIY bicycle workshop where all are welcome

The London Bike Kitchen in Hoxton only recently opened its doors but is already catering for a loyal fanbase

Peter Cruddas: from East End lad to ‘Monaco boy’

The ex-Tory party co-treasurer and hedge fund manager is a self-made man, hailing from Hackney