As part of their City Dog events for dog owners and their furry friends, Dogs trust have announced some new dates. They will be offering FREE dog micro chipping, mini agility, neutering, claw clipping and general advice 24th May – Stoke Newington Common – 12-5pm 8th June – Butterfield Green Park – 1-6pm 20th [...]
Young people aged 15-21 years from Hackney Quest, a registered UK children’s charity, are organising a youth peace event in Hackney called Keep the Peace. The event aims to promote the message that young people are positive members of society, celebrate young people’s talents and promote Hackney as a peaceful community. The young [...]
Hackney Hive is giving away a pair of tickets for a new musical, inspired by the life of the great Tina Turner and all you have to do is answer two questions: What role did Tina Turner play in the 1975 movie, Tommy? What is the name of the her hit song that included the [...]
An acclaimed coming of age tale, featuring Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ greatest hits with a scorching live band. Graeae’s hit musical makes a triumphant return to London, following an acclaimed UK tour, standing ovations and mass sing-alongs all round. “Rough, Ready and bl**dy brilliant’ Time Out” It’s 1979. Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ new [...]
Police today have charged Gemma McCluskie’s older brother Tony, 35, with her murder. Gemma aged 29, of Pelter Close, Bethnal Green, was reported missing 2 days after she was last seen on Thursday 1st March. Her headless and limbless torso was found floating in Regents Canal, near Broadway Market on Tuesday 6th March. Tony McCluskie [...]
Sun 11 March 4pm Hackney Picturehouse, Mare Street London E8 1HE US 1926 Dir. William Beaudine 84min. Evil Mr Grimes (Gustav von Seyffertitz) runs a baby farm deep in the heart of a hideous swamp. The children are housed in squalid conditions with only quick-witted orphan Molly (Mary Pickford) there to protect them. Blending comedy, [...]
It’s true! Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z will be headlining Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend 2012 on Saturday 23rd June. Announced this morning on the Chris Moyles Show, he is set to perform alongside a stellar line-up of acts already announced including Tine Tempah, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Florence + the Machine, Professor Green, Leona Lewis, DJ Fresh, [...]
Police have confirmed a body was pulled out of Regents Canal at 2:40 pm this afternoon, near Broadway Market. However, they have not confirmed if the body is male or female. Emergency personel are at the scene and a forensic team have erected a tent. It is thought the body was found in a lock. [...]
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Gemma McCluskie who went missing from her home in Pelter Street, Bethnal Green, E2 on Thursday 1 March. Officers and her family are conducting enquires to trace her whereabouts but so far without success. Her disappearance without being in contact with her family or friends [...]
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau has moved to new and improved offices. For more than 40 years Hackney CAB has advised residents on their legal, money and other issues. The organisation works in partnership with the Council, statutory and private sectors, housing associations and other voluntary organisations. Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe and Cllr Jonathan McShane, [...]
