Hackney

Sisters Uncut demand action on violence this Valentine's Day
Activism

Sisters Uncut demand action on violence this Valentine's Day

'You're breaking our hearts' — Feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut demand the Mayor of Hackney fulfil his promises of safe, secure housing for survivors of domestic violence.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The alternative parties keeping old working class venues alive
Culture

The alternative parties keeping old working class venues alive

Partying to survive — London’s declining traditional venues are surviving by providing a home for threatened alternative nightlife, from live music to LGBTQ parties.

Written by: Alex King

Why nightlife matters in Brexit Britain, now more than ever
Culture

Why nightlife matters in Brexit Britain, now more than ever

Save club culture! — Despite an onslaught of club closures, and an uncertain future, people are still throwing their weight behind London nightlife.

Written by: Saoirse O'Leary

Sisters Uncut occupy empty home to demand action on domestic violence
Activism

Sisters Uncut occupy empty home to demand action on domestic violence

Homes free from violence — Campaigners from feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut took to the streets of London today, before occupying one of Hackney's 1047 empty council homes to highlight the need for places of refuge for survivors of domestic violence. They say they won't leave until their demands are met.

Written by: Michael Segalov

For artist Eloise Dörr, breaking a deck isn’t the end of the story
Art

For artist Eloise Dörr, breaking a deck isn’t the end of the story

Leftovers at Parlour Presents — Eloise Dörr’s cheeky silhouette characters show love for the less-celebrated aspects of skating, like breaking decks and stacking it.

Written by: Alex King

Space Explorer are building a four-dimensional public art project
Photography

Space Explorer are building a four-dimensional public art project

Tripping through space and time — Using smartphone technology and untapped outdoor locations, Space Explorer will turn Hackney’s streets into an immersive storytelling journey.

Written by: Alex King

The freshest young filmmakers at the East End Film Festival
Film

The freshest young filmmakers at the East End Film Festival

Five not-to-miss screenings — Discover challenging filmmaking and up-and-coming directors of the 14th East End Film Festival.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Look beyond the party princesses and pavement pizzas: Dalston is a Land of Kings
Top Picks

Look beyond the party princesses and pavement pizzas: Dalston is a Land of Kings

East London hype — A rundown of the best sights, sounds and eats at London's Land of Kings festival.

Written by: Gabriela Helfet

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