http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-1119-london-borough-of-hackney/topic-rss.do London Borough of Hackney RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23763706-leona-lewiss-too-small-gig-sets-small-stage-for-big-star.do Leona Lewis needs to hurry up and take that stadium-sized voice on tour to the venues it deserves. 2009-11-03T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23721899-lord-sugar-takes-his-seat.do Sir Alan Sugar was today ennobled as Lord Sugar of Clapton in the Borough of Hackney 2009-07-20T15:30:50Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-olympics/article-23570508-olympics-media-centre-cut-back-to-rein-in-costs.do Olympics chiefs have drastically scaled down the 2012 media centre in a bid to save up to £100million from the Games budget 2008-10-09T13:18:09Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23551453-potential-for-greatness-at-water-house.do With a beautiful room, eager staff and the rudiments of a good kitchen Water House could work well. It just needs a rethink. 2008-09-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23546838-tempting-menu-at-saf.do Saf confounded all Mark Bolland's expectations and refuted some of his prejudices. It's definitelty not naf, he says. 2008-08-31T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23529281-off-the-record.do As well as playing at the Barbican, Brazilian group AfroReggae are bringing music to London school. David Smyth finds out more about the scheme. 2008-08-08T10:47:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/article-23499929-the-best-london-park-restaurants.do Here's our pick of the best park Caf&eacutes where you can while away a lazy summer's afternoon and take in the scenery. 2008-06-25T15:19:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23488531-get-out-there-20-ways-to-enjoy-the-summer.do This is a golden, sunburned age of outdoor entertainment in London. Get out there. Buy a ticket. Crack open a bottle of something cold. Enjoy. 2008-05-30T08:40:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23440852-zafferano-is-worth-every-penny.do Zafferano is easily one of the top five restaurants in London, a place where the bill was staggeringly low for such amazing food. 2008-02-25T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23440559-thief-snatches-star-prop-from-dads-army.do The men of Dad's army have come up against their toughest foe yet - a mysterious seagull snatcher. 2008-02-21T13:16:43Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23435666-the-cross-dresser-who-conquered-america.do Eddie Izzard was flying at the Arts Theatre as he stamped his trademark surrealism on history, while the contestants at the New Act of the Year Final appear to have bright futures. 2008-02-04T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23427666-getting-up-close-and-personal.do In keeping with his international reputation, Nick Waplington's latest show presents a study into American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. 2007-12-14T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/review-23423294-dvds-of-the-week.do Marion Cotillard is the star turn in La Vie En Rose, dandyesque comic Russell Brand plays Hackney and a documentary on T.Rex's Marc Bolan. 2007-11-27T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/review-23423127-relax-at-prince-arthur.do Prince Arthur is a new and handsome pub that has been carefully modernised to create a bright, but relaxing air. 2007-11-26T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23422001-the-man-who-made-london-swing-again.do Richard Godwin talks to Will Gresford, manager of the most innovative jazz club in the world, Vortex. 2007-11-20T11:34:41Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/review-23418823-21st-century-pub.do Hackney seems to be moving further upmarket and the Spurstowe Arms only adds to the impression that West London is moving East. 2007-10-30T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/review-23417766-pub-on-the-up.do The Royal Inn on the Park has settled down from previous days and is a lively place with much improved service. 2007-10-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23413921-flying-start-for-the-big-draw.do Children's artist Quentin Blake will launch a month of events designed to encourage people to draw. 2007-09-26T14:20:45Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23410156-going-a-little-overboard.do LMNT II offers unusually good value for money but too often, dishes were spoilt by poor conception and bad execution. 2007-08-28T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23407764-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do There are some fantastic gigs to choose from this week, from a rock festival for whippersnappers to dancehall superstar Buju Banton in Brixton. 2007-08-10T08:04:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23407615-return-of-little-georgia.do Many local fans thought Little Georgia had gone forever, but it has returned and provides an intriguing diversion from the beaten track. 2007-08-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23405428-slys-inconvenient-return.do While Blondie raced through their hits with energy and professionalism, the long-missing Sly Stone had a more eccentric take on his legacy at the Lovebox Weekender. 2007-07-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23404703-late-food-shopping-at-covent-garden.do London is to get its own night market with Covent Garden opening until 10pm every Thursday next month 2007-07-17T12:43:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23401760-beyonceacute-is-key-to-tias-destiny.do A British singer who has penned a song for Beyoncé Knowles hopes the track will catapult her to stardom. 2007-06-25T11:38:55Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23401396-critics-choice-top-comedy-nights.do Bruce Dessau previews the best comedy shows in London, including performance art pranksters Noble & Silver and John Hegley's return to Hackney for a show compered by Julian Clary. 2007-06-21T09:21:32Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23398064-ouds-your-daddy.do Music Matbakh is a new collective comprising a dozen young musicians from all over the Middle East. And it sounds fantastic, says Arwa Haider. 2007-05-25T14:15:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23396546-high-praise-for-rooftop-nursery.do A children's playground built on top of an east London nursery school is in line for a prestigious award. 2007-05-16T10:25:21Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23382111-oddball-indie-club-will-get-a-lot-of-new-members.do Victorian English Gentlemens Club played a short, sweet set, choc-a-block with ideas and character, showing exactly why oddball indie has stuck around so long, says Joe Muggs. 2007-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23369742-take-me-out-weekend-events.do Cartoons and graphic novels take over the ICA this weekend while Britain and France hold an intellectual fisticuffs. Richard Godwin picks the best weekend events. 2006-10-05T14:58:01Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23365975-east-end-boys-give-life-to-the-eighties.do Singer Bnann Watts led Eighties-inspired band Infadels through a series of synth-laden crowd pleasers, but with only one album of songs to choose from, it was wearing thin by the end. 2006-09-07T23:00:00Z