‘The Last Exorcism’ is set in America’s Bible Belt, where the existence of demons and devils seems as likely an idea as that of the Good Lord himself.  Showboating preacher Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) does not believe in satanic forces but he understands that many among his flock need a supernatural scapegoat for their daily [...]

It’s the last big bash in Hackney Councils Parks for Life events this summer.  Another reason to be there.  Music, food, games and more, there is something for everyone in Upper Clapton on Sunday 22 August. Read more

Pay close attention whilst watching ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ as you will probably be tested on it later. Friends will use quotes from the film and may appear crestfallen if you do not recognise their provenance. The top prize on the quiz machine in your local could one day depend on you knowing such [...]

This Argentine movie was the surprise winner in the Best Foreign Film category at this year’s Oscars. It was up against some stiff competition, chiefly Michael Haneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’ and French crime drama ‘A Prophet’. Perhaps these two critical darlings managed to split the vote and allow ‘The Secret in their Eyes’ to sneak [...]

Detectives investigating the 31st July shooting of 19 yr old Joshua Owen in Clapton, have renewed their plea for witnesses to come forward. Joshua and a friend were walking along Powell Road at approx. 4:20 pm when he was shot 5 times. Police are keen to talk to anyone who may have seen the two [...]

Well according to Journalist and blogger Dave Hill, they don’t. I wouldn’t call myself a big fan of Dave Hill, but I occasionally read some of what he has to say.  Hill writes for the Guardian.  Actually he blogs daily in his London blog about London politics, doggedly keeping a close eye on Boris Johnson [...]

I love going to the cinema but assumed I would have to stop for a while after having a baby earlier this year . Luckily for my son and I , the Dalston Rio lets us in once a week to enjoy the latest releases.  But is watching a film with a baby any fun, [...]

A police Community Support Officer was threatened with a firearm in Stoke Newington last week, Wednesday 4 August at approx. 4:10pm.  The PCSO who was on routine patrol on his bicycle in Bethune Road, near the entrance to Allen Gardens and opposite the junction with St Kilda’s Road. The 23 year old male PCSO, was [...]

- Homegrown talent, food and tunes from the heart of Hackney Summer has come to Springfield Park and there’s something for everyone. Springfield Festival –  a day of homegrown talent, food and fun al fresco. The event is part of Parks for Life, a programme of healthy events happening in the borough’s award-winning parks and [...]

It appears a spat between rival gangs in Hackney,  lead to a 19 year old man being shot several times on Powell Road in Clapton last Saturday 31st July. Police have revealed the young man was attacked during a a planned ambush as he made his way home.  They also feel he may have been [...]