Hackney Foodbank appeals for donations
Hackney Foodbank is urgently appealing for donations of tinned vegetables, fruit, meat and fish to help local people in need.
Islington drama teacher awarded MBE for services to the industry
Renowned drama teacher Anna Scher has kick-started the careers of many national treasures.
Police appeal for information on man alleged to have Hackney links
CCTV images have been released of a man spotted in Hackney wanted by police in connection with fraud.
Street arts festival aiming to repeat success of last year’s Jubilee event
The streets of Shoreditch will once again play host to the Rivington Street Festival on Sunday June 23 after its successful Jubilee celebration last year.
Social enterprise cafe in Clapton opens to help young people develop skills
Hackney youngsters celebrated the opening of a new community café last week which was built as a result of funds raised following the London riots.
Stoke Newington primary school celebrates its 40th anniversary
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School celebrated its 40th anniversary last Wednesday [June 5] with an unveiling of the school’s new Aron Kodesh – the holy arc containing the Torah scrolls.
Actor Brian Blessed stars in play written by two Cricklewood writers
Life at Death’s Door is the work of Ann Théato and Steve Spence
Kensal Green boy wins a place at the Royal Ballet School
Jaden Grey, 11, saw off competition from more than 450 youngsters
Campaign to retain historic memory of Wembley exhibition gathers pace
New home needed for lion head corbels from Empire Exhibition in 1924
Council approve regeneration of former Oriental City site in Edgware Road
Multi-million pound scheme will also include a Morrisons supermarket
