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Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect over death of seven-year-old girl

Police took a man, 49, and a woman, 50, into custody

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

The Met sent a message to the community after the arrests

Shortfalls and missed opportunities: report on homeless man Musa’s death published

Social work expert highlights ‘questionable’ decisions as council health chief accepts all review’s recommendations

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Shortfalls and missed opportunities: report on homeless man Musa’s death published

Takeaway, Tommy Hazard, book review: funny and disturbing semi-fiction from Hackney’s NHS frontline

This hard-hitting yet pocket-sized volume, set all around Hackney, finds humour and brutality in the work of a relatably flawed ambulance driver

Author: Hackney Citizen

Takeaway is written from the perspective of a cynical Hackney ambulance driver, Tommy Hazard. Photograph: Hackney Council

Older people’s charity urges Hackney residents to ‘make a difference’ in new pilot project

Royal Voluntary Service launches trial in the borough which aims to reduce loneliness and ambulance call-outs for elderly neighbours

Author: Hackney Citizen

Older people’s charity urges Hackney residents to ‘make a difference’ in new pilot project

Toddler burnt after ‘idiots’ hurl fireworks on Clarence Place

‘We will catch you’, Hackney police warn suspects as they appeal for witnesses to come forward

Author: Hackney Citizen

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Number of mental health emergencies spikes

Help hotline gets more calls as ambulances struggle to cope

Author: Hackney Citizen