The Underage Festival is back for it’s 5th year this summer and will be held at Victoria Park on Friday 5th August. Exclusively a festival for 13-17 year olds, it prides itself in showcasing up and coming new talent. This years line-up includes Baio (Vampire Weekend), Janelle Monae, Bombay Bicycle club, CocknBullKid, Ms Dynamite, Roll [...]
Your chance to win tickets! A unique out door festival comes to Hackney, this time in Victoria Park on Sunday, 7 August. Apple Cart is a festival for all – offering entertainment to Adults, teens and kiddies. Imagine a day of music, comedy, art, magic and children’s entertainment. It’s a new take on the festival [...]
Eight years ago today, artist Margaret Muller was found collapsed in a pathway between the rose gardens and the children’s play area, in Victoria Park. The 27 year old American of Wallis Rd E9, was a student at the Slade School of Art, University College of London, had been stabbed multiple times in a frenzied [...]
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED & A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY. Su Sazzagoni has become Hackney’s favorite Italian restaurant or to be more accurate, Sardinian restaurant and deli. Located in the heart of lovely Victoria Park Village, Su Sazzagoni has earned rave reviews from locals and others further afield [...]
After a strenuous search, I thought the answer was nowhere, until I contacted my local Italian restaurant, Su Sazzagoni, and asked them if they could make this for my husband’s birthday. Not only was Chicago-style deep dish not on their menu, the chef had never heard of it. So, we exchanged several emails and recipes [...]
Since my first review of Namo Restaurant well over a year ago, it has gone from strength to strength, continuing to serve a dedicated following of locals, as well as diners from further afield. Holding true to its authentic cuisine, the restaurant is now serving up some traditional dishes, but with a modern twist. It [...]
Nine month old twin girls, Isabella and Lola Koupparis are being treated in Hospital after what appears to be a fox attack in their South Hackney home. Police said the nine-month-old twins were in a “serious but stable” condition after being hurt while sleeping in their cots on Saturday night. Officers and paramedics were called [...]
Ellie Goulding, MIA and Tinchy Stryder are to perform at the 2010 Underage Festival in London this summer. More names are to be announced. The anual event will be at Hackneys Victoria Park on August 1st. Included in the line up are New Young Pony Club, Hadouken!, Chase And Status, General Fiasco, Egyptian Hip Hop [...]
