Opinion
NHS changes: David Cameron’s dodgy prescription
Cameron’s NHS ‘reforms’ will work not in the interests of staff and patients, as he claims, but very much against them
Read MoreIt’s time to get angry
All this polite and smiley feminism is getting us nowhere
Read MoreSeconds out, round one
As billions are expected to be paid out to bankers, Labour MP Diane Abbott argues that the bonus culture is toxic, while libertarian Mark Littlewood disagrees
Read MoreThe East End’s Olympic hopes are being dashed
The local population were promised jobs and a starring role. Now it seems many may barely feel touched by the games
Read MoreHackney must unite against government cuts
A local councillor’s view on what the cuts will mean for local residents
Read MoreHackney Today, gone tomorrow?
The council’s freesheet needs to be clear about its proper function in future
Read MoreSt Mungo’s praise for Hackney Winter Night Shelter volunteers
The borough’s homeless need local residents’ goodwill and more long term support, says charity’s director
Read MoreTackle climate change in Hackney? Yes, we Cancún
The local Friends of The Earth group explains how
Read MoreLetter: Sex establishments – the other side
Thoughts on the council’s proposed policy of ‘nil’ licensing from a local resident
Read MoreHow to turn 60,000 students into unqualified drop-outs
The axing of the education maintenance allowance to help poor teenagers stay at school feels like targeted government malice
Read MoreOut of an urban backwater, the 2012 Olympic dream takes shape
The debate about the cost and ‘legacy’ of construction will outlast the 2012 Olympic Games, but no one can deny the new venues are a bold addition to London’s landscape
Read MoreAs good as it gets
Is Hackney the future of Britain?
Read MoreYour crime, not mine
Does the ‘black community’ bear particular responsibility for reducing the number of violent crimes committed by black people? asks a local resident
Read MoreThe only way is two-way in Stoke Newington
The coordinator of the Hackney branch of the London Cycling Campaign explains why
Read MoreWhy I like the subsidised neighbours
I don’t resent my council-house neighbours who are helped by the taxpayer. I’m happy to pay to live in a mixed community
Read MoreTory Olympics? What do the ticket prices say?
The ticket pricing structure is attracting criticism from politicians of other parties
Read MoreReach out to those without faith, too
Interfaith dialogue must be rethought to include those who are not religious or who are antagonistic towards religion
Read MoreWhy do people hate hipsters?
Hipster-hate blogs are multiplying online. But who are these much-maligned trendies – and why do people find them so irritating? Perhaps we should learn to love our skinny-jeaned friends instead
Read MoreHackney poet Michael Rosen finds no rhyme or reason for cuts
Attacks on the welfare state will take us back to the Victorian age, warns local literato
Read MoreHackney leaseholders: don’t rush into paying unexpected and unfair bills
It’s worth asking questions and seeking advice if you think increased fees are unreasonable
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