Hackney Carnival comes home for a virtual parade of online short films

This year’s Hackney Carnival parade may be on hold due to the pressures of Covid-19, but that hasn’t stopped the borough’s loyal...

TV gardener Joe Swift grows bananas in his back garden in Hackney

By Victoria Gray TV gardener Joe Swift has some tips for budding gardeners in the borough

17 of the best books set in Hackney

Hackney’s inspired many writers to put pen to paper. Here are some of the best books which are about Hackney.

Hackney now has a mobile pub service poured pints on people’s doorsteps

After the Covid-19 lockdown led to the closure of pubs and bars, breweries have had to take matters into their own hands.

Stay at home activities from Unity Arts

 Unity Arts are carrying on their work to share the history of Hackney Dissent through their wonderful documentary co-created by young researchers in the borough....

Hackney Libraries release top 10 e-book loans

Hackney Libraries release top 10 e-book loans as they increase their digital catalogue Hackney’s e-book loans have shot up...

Hackney Flea Market returns to Stoke Newington

Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from over 30 handpicked vintage traders. Hackney's monthly curated vintage market returns...

Picasso and Paper: virtual exhibition tour

While the Royal Academy of Arts doors are temporarily closed, you can experience our ‘Picasso and Paper’ exhibition from home, in this...

Grown & Thrown – mix & match, ceramics with plants

Choose from a range of commissioned ceramic pots /planters, and match them with a selection of cacti, succulents, and house plants, to...

Whitechapel Gallery partners with 20 organisations to launch a global season of artists’ film...

Vivid films from Marfa to Mumbai brought to your screen every week  Whitechapel Gallery is bringing film, video and...