Community group running Hackney’s only solar-powered public toilet ‘outraged’ as council pulls plug
Town Hall will not renew Clapton Improvement Society’s lease for Brooksby’s Walk loos due to concerns over income and health and safety
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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”
Cleaver-wielding man arrested after ‘threatening to kill Jews’ in Clapton
Suspect armed with butcher’s blade and large knife reportedly screamed at Jewish schoolgirls to ‘run away’
VIDEO: Palm 2 shopkeeper suffers brutal crowbar assault in attempted robbery
Police issue CCTV footage of the “savage attack” and appeal for witnesses to come forward
Leader – Politicians must be prepared to upset drivers
CPZs and cycle superhighways infuriate some motorists but cleaning up the air is for the good of everyone
CPZ parking ‘cock up’ caused chaos for Clapton residents, councillors told
Cycling superhighway in Stoke Newington was another issue which provoked flashpoints between residents and politicians
Mayor sings praises of Nightingale plans as final stage of regeneration gets green light
Planning committee unanimously gives thumbs up to plan to create new homes on currently vacant plot of land in Clapton
Vigilance urged after cat found decapitated in Clapton car park
‘Whoever did this is vile and a stain on humanity,’ says council’s cat protection officer following incident shortly before Christmas
Police appeal after war memorial at St John-at-Hackney Church desecrated
A female suspect was arrested and remains in custody. Anyone who witnessed the desecration is being urged call 0207 275 3113.
‘Let residents get their hands on cash for estate regeneration plans’
Green party politician Sian Berry champions ‘community led’ schemes as she accuses Sadiq Khan of ignoring tenants’ and leaseholders’ views
Fury as landlord Guinness rips children’s bikes off railings on Northwold Estate
Housing provider gave ‘no notice’ before blitz on Clapton estate earmarked for controversial redevelopment, which lacks proper bike racks
Burglars strike again at Black Cat Cafe – just weeks after last break in
Oli Dunk, a chef at the popular Clarence Road vegan eatery, said he arrived this morning to find windows shattered, adding: ‘I’m gutted’
Squid Kitchen at 119 Lower Clapton, restaurant review
Delicious tapas suitable for any cena con amigos can be found at this unassuming Clapton café
Pizza Parley: a look at Hackney’s best slices from Stoke Newington to the Wick
Mina Miller grabs a piece of the pizza action in and around the borough
Today Studios: a workspace to thrive in
This co-working space in the heart of Hackney gives you everything you need to spark creativity
Shadow Optics at Lubomirov/Angus-Hughes, Clapton: Things falling apart
Delicacy and light are the dual themes of exhibition at Clapton gallery that places emphasis on curation rather than individual artists