Books The Lower Clapton Tales, Carolyn Clark, book review: plus ça change… Think you know ‘Clop Ton’? We wager you’ll glean something new from this “charming book of memories, photographs and historical artefacts” Author: Adam Barnett
News Hackney-based charities slam plans not to review legal aid Cuts are ‘disproportionately affecting’ children who are homeless, have been sexually exploited or have mental health issues Author: Hackney Citizen
Opinion Titbits — Charity knit-picking, turfed out terrapins and hipster hassle Mayor Pipe and Hackney Heroine have trendy tiff, government’s ‘Victorian’ stance on charities and predators finally purged from Clissold Park pond Author: Hackney Citizen
Opinion Leader- knife crime debate cut No debate held over new knife crime law as Town Hall submits hardline view to Parliament Author: Hackney Citizen
News Jail those caught twice with a knife, says Hackney Council Council backs government on tougher penalties for knife crime as the new laws are criticised by London charities Author: Hackney Citizen
News Don’t jail thieves, says Hackney-based Howard League for Penal Reform Professor Andrew Ashworth calls for change in law Author: Hackney Citizen
Crime Hackney charity highlights ‘above average’ sentencing for those convicted of riot-related crimes Prison sentence for man who threw cans at police shows tough approach towards rioters Author: Hackney Citizen
