Protester receives Olympics asbo
London man who opposed construction of basketball venue believed to be first to receive wide-ranging ban from Olympics
Communities
Top Boy gets a mixed reception from Hackney’s youth
A panel of locals enjoys a preview of the Channel 4 drama’s first episode, but finds plenty of flaws in Ronan Bennett’s supposedly realistic portrayal of life in the borough
After the riots: the Hackney worker teaching young men to be ambitious
Youth worker Emeka Egbuonu’s book has much to teach policymakers following the riots, writes Rachel Williams
Panel examining the riots lacks independence and teeth
To ensure the avoidance of politically expedient explanations, a public inquiry into the unrest should have been established, says Patrick Vernon
London 2012 park sparks architectural argument between old and new names
Design Council chief celebrates Prince Charles’ lack of involvement as traditionalists complain about ‘overt prejudice’
Olympic chief calls for ‘mandatory’ funding for local sports facilities
Local authorities must protect budgets, says Lord Moynihan, as drive to get more people playing sport falters
Let the games begin
It’s a year to the start of the 2012 Olympics. Iain Sinclair, writer and arch critic of the project, takes on Labour’s Tessa Jowell who played a key role in the London bid
How power, money and art are shifting to the East End
The Olympics have fuelled regeneration, but while many welcome the changes, some fear its character will be lost
Blame consumer capitalism, not multiculturalism
David Cameron’s analysis is flawed; its individualism and globalisation that are undermining a strong national identity
The 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
Strippers and vicar unite to fight cleanup campaign
Women’s groups in move to close down strip clubs, while vicar fears ban would leave workers in danger
Out 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
Why 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
Olympics legacy: frog pond and debt review
 This article titled “Olympics legacy: frog pond and debt review” was written by Dave Hill, for guardian.co.uk on Tuesday 29th June 2010 12.35 UTC I cycled to the Olympic Park on Sunday with one of my sons in tow. It was my first visit for a while. The International Broadcasting Centre and Main Pr