Hackney Museum’s latest display celebrates the local youth-led campaign for afro hair representation
Stories Woven In Strands, a free display at Hackney Museum explores texturism and the Hackney youth group campaign for better hair representation through emojis.
Hackney Black History Season 2025 celebrates African and Caribbean stories, carnival culture, and community heritage
This year’s Black History Season opens with the CLR James Festival marking 40 years of the renaming of Dalston Library.
Dockless cycle hire is about to become the same price as a bus fare in Hackney
Renting a dockless e-bike will cost the same as a single bus fare, following a new agreement between Hackney Council and operators Lime and Voi.
Statement on the formal recognition of the state of Palestine and action on divestment
Caroline Woodley, the Mayor of Hackney, has welcomed the formal recognition by the UK government of the state of Palestine and committed to taking further steps towards divesting Hackney Pension Fund investments from companies tied to human rights breaches, including those in Gaza and the West Bank.
Hackney Year 6 pupils best in the country in 2025
Hackney pupils ranked joint first in provisional KS2 SATs results
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Hackney Museum’s latest display celebrates the local youth-led campaign for afro hair representation
Stories Woven In Strands, a free display at Hackney Museum explores texturism and the Hackney youth group campaign for better hair representation through emojis.
New and improved cargo bikes available to rent in Hackney
Eight new cargo bikes are now available to rent in Hackney, as the borough re-launches its pioneering share scheme with upgraded models and a new location.
Revealed: Hackney’s dog fouling hotspot
A crackdown on irresponsible dog owners in Hackney is beginning.
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