Don’t jail thieves, says Hackney-based Howard League for Penal Reform
Professor Andrew Ashworth calls for change in law
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Emma Dunning obituary
Former Hackney mayoress who lived through two world wars passed away just days after her 105th birthday
Otters in the Lea Valley: just another anglers’ tale?
Do these shy and mysterious creatures really live close to Hackney?
Hackney Pirates poised to ‘commandeer’ a new ‘ship’
Pioneering after-school club ready to move into a permanent headquarters on Kingsland Road
Circus Space success stories tell why they chose to train at famous Hoxton Square centre
‘A Mickey Mouse degree? Mickey has his own theme park, so that must count for something’
Ministry of Stories youngsters rustle up Hoxton Market cookbook
Stories and recipes included in eclectic compendium
Bridge Academy to use Twitter to communicate with students
Staff trained in how to use social networking site ‘appropriately’
Exclusive: Cop shop up for sale less than a month after closing its doors
Residents could spend night in ‘cells’ if apartments replace custody suite
Stefano Braschi lands part in Michael Grandage production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Show runs until November at Noel Coward Theatre in the West End
Arancini Brothers success proves that to compete with chains, all you need is balls
Shun ubiquitous lunchtime offerings and chow down on yummy Sicilian creation instead
Coppa – review
Hurry, hurry to a rooftop near you to sample Sicilian BBQ dishes from the team behind Lardo
Briony Hatch – review
Adolescent fantasies are the focus of a new graphic novel by Ginny and Penelope Skinner
Thark – review
Our man in the stalls gives verdict on Clive Francis’ adaptation of Ben Travers farce
Detectives charge teenager with murder of Lamarni Hylton-Reid
17-year-old scheduled to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today
Ghostpoet to perform at the Hackney Empire
Hackney musician will play homecoming gig in October