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Aug 25, 2026
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1 min read
Planning appeal seeks to overturn ruling that has kept the bulldozers away from some of Hackney Wick's last remaining creative warehouses
Aug 24, 2026
4 min read
The Wick cover star opens up about the art of curating unconventional looks from found objects while outclassing the trolls and haters
Jul 29, 2026
2 min read
Hackney Wick's beloved hole-in-the-wall hangout, the Pirate's Hub, has morphed into an exciting new venture, just across the water
Jul 22, 2026
3 min read
Two local film-makers hope to develop their drug caper script into a mini-series – by posing as dealers themselves
As new spots continue to open, each offering something a little different, here's our current round-up
Jun 23, 2026
His emblematic lovehearts can be seen running all through the neighbourhood, so what's the story behind them?
Jun 10, 2026
As he steps down as Chair of the Board with the new museum open, and a big summer of collaborative festivals ahead, we hear about the long process behind London's new cultural destination from the man himself
May 27, 2026
5 min read
On the eve of the festival’s second East London-based edition, The Wick speaks to Head of Music, Adem Holness, about the opportunities it presents
