Opinion
Time to review police use of ‘joint enterprise’
The police are using this ancient concept to tackle urban gangs, but can it be fairly administered?
Read MoreThe improper and disgraceful conduct of Hackney Council
Legal blogger Jack of Kent’s take on the recent legal threat to Hackney Citizen
Read MoreHackney Council should be held to account
The actions of the powers-that-be must be subject to scrutiny in the interests of democracy and an informed citizenry
Read MoreHackney Council Annual General Meeting 2010
Wednesday 26 May, Hackney Town Hall
Read MoreClapton residents should be applauding Tesco
Letter in support of plans for new supermarket
Read MoreSomebody got shot
A local resident’s thoughts on the London Fields shooting
Read MoreThe shooting at London Fields: the ‘kidz’ are here!
A local resident’s perspective on Saturday’s shooting of a sunbather in London Fields
Read MoreDiane Abbott is right to call for Yarl’s Wood closure, say campaigners
Signatures sought for petitions to End Child Detention Now
Read MorePolitics, scandal and morality: the word on the street
The Citizen finds out what you expect from your elected representatives
Read MoreConcern over stray and abandoned dogs in Hackney
In these tougher economic times, our canine friends may be the first to lose out
Read MoreThe ghost of Clissold Past
Park Users’ Group hopes to bring good cheer over restoration plans
Read MoreDemocratic debate and a clean, green future
Support for wind turbines is crucial in tackling climate change
Read MoreEast Marsh turbine: looking for a win-wind situation
Council’s consultation ends 14 December
Read MoreLooking after the carers
Those who care for others can feel left out during times of celebration
Read MoreHands up for citizenship
Migrants lacking legal papers may get green light to stay
Read MoreAnother Clissold leisure disaster?
Park plan controversy continues
Read MoreLetter: Hackney Council was right to axe its eco-energy contract
A local resident gives her view on the Town Hall’s recent decision to switch from a ‘green’ tariff
Read MoreClissold Park concerns
Plans for Hackney residents’ favourite green space are proving contentious
Read MoreThe orchard squad – all for trees and trees for all
Peter Jones finds out about Hackney’s Tree Musketeers
Read MoreCaught green-handed
Sarah Shoraka has clambered up the tail of a jet and scaled a coal ship. Farida Shaikh finds out why
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