As the government announces that schools should have the right to ban the Muslim veil,. Visits a Hackney primary school that is proving the importance of keeping the faith. The battle for more space has been a long one. After six years of faltering negotiations, last month the council agreed to re-start talks over the purchase of new premises on Belfast Road, behind the existing Stoke Newington site.

Hug my tree and I can be. Anyone you want me to be. Fighting threats from Stalinists and Fascists to use court injunctions and physical violence to silence free speech. The Luke Akehurst blog - The genuine Luke Akehurst weblog about politics, elections, the Labour Party and that ghastly Hackney place. Ignore counterfeit Luke Akehurst blogs - this is the genuine article from the chap who whips Hackney Labour councillors in his spare time.

Thursday, 22 March 2007. Exercise is not my forte. Running on a treadmill while others watch and laugh at my ineptness and lack of stamina simply does not appeal to me. And what a night it was,. He is sitting in a small Hackney r.

Olympics push out art studios. ART STUDIOS in Hackney could be forced to close as the approach of the 2012 Olympic Games causes landlords to sell up or increase their rent requirements, writes. Tracey Emin and street artist Banksy both began their careers in Hackney, and Jake and Dinos Chapman still live in the area. Joanna Hughes is the founder of Mother Studios, which has been prov.

LOCAL LEADER RESIGNS UNDER CLOUD. She has fought for residents for almost 30 years, campaigning tirelessly to improve lives in a deprived urban community. But the career of Audrey Villas, head of the Arden Estate Tenant Management Organisation Hoxton came to an abrupt halt yesterday,. The Hackney native resigned under controversial circumstances, facing allegations of financial mismanagement. But within a year Mrs Villas was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

London United end losing streak. London United broke their five-match losing streak in style with a victory over Leicester Riders for the fourth time this season, reports. After being trounced by league leaders Sheffield last Friday, United needed to get themselves back in to play-off contention. Leicester were arriving triumphant after a good win over Chester Jets, but a fine all round performance from United brought them back down to earth. The Riders proved to be resilient op.

More Hackney on the Web. Ever wondered how the outside world sees Hackney? Returning to YouTube to trawl through the best videos featuring our borough, webmaster. 2 Ever cursed those crack-ridden estates? Ever dreamt of the high-rises crumbling to earth? If so, enjoy this spectacle of Hackney regeneration. Thursday, 15 March 2007.