News, Top Story

ASBO for limo drivers move blocked by Islington Council’s legal department

An attempt by councillors to give limo drivers ASBOs has hit an obstacle – the council’s own legal department.

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Cash strapped community centre to close

A vital community centre in one of the country’s most deprived areas is set to close due to  funding cuts, Islington Now has learned.

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Restaurant blaze on Tabernacle Street

More than one hundred firefighters this morning tackled a blaze that destroyed a restaurant and office block near Old Street.

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Multimedia, Top Story

Fire ravages Sosho restaurant near Old Street

Firefighters tackle a blaze near Old Street this morning

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Sport, Top Story

Historic Highbury clock moved to Arsenal’s new stadium

The historic Highbury Clock will be moved to overlook the pitch at the Emirates stadium, under new plans announced by Arsenal’s chief executive, Ivan Gazidis.

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News

Somali support group founders among winners at Mayor’s awards

Posted on 12 March 2010

Two young Somali men who set up a support group to help their fellow countrymen in Islington were among the many deserving winners at the Ben Kinsella and Mayor’s Civic Awards, held at the Town Hall last Thursday. Continue Reading

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Murdered Jessie Wright’s facebook page defaced

Posted on 12 March 2010

Murdered teenager Jessie Wright has had her online memorial page hijacked by cyber bullies. Continue Reading

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Features

Questions still unanswered about the Whittington

Posted on 12 March 2010

Thousands marched for the hospital, but the NHS is still looking to make cuts. Continue Reading

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Business, Profiles

Designer dress for less

Posted on 12 March 2010

Browse through the rails of colourful couture in Dress For Less and you’re confronted with all the big designers; Burberry, Jigsaw, Ghost, Alexander McQueen. Continue Reading

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Guess the number of cola bottles, win a London apartment

Posted on 12 March 2010

Guess the number of fizzy cola bottles in a jar and you could win a luxury London apartment, mortgage-free, with all your bills paid for a year. What's the catch? Continue Reading

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Turbine will take 116 years to break even

Posted on 12 March 2010

Islington Council, in partnership with Homes for Islington, threw caution to the wind when splashing out £72,000 needed to construct the wind turbine. Continue Reading

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Fantastic Mr Albino Fox

Posted on 12 March 2010

DEEP down, we city dwellers love our urban foxes, and this spring Tufnell Park has a rare new recruit among its foxy ranks. Continue Reading

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Chapel Market welcomes Portobello Market traders

Posted on 12 March 2010

EVICTED traders from West London’s famous Portobello Market are being urged to move east and set up stalls in Islington. Continue Reading

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Residents block high rise development in Canonbury

Posted on 12 March 2010

RESIDENTS in Canonbury have won their battle to stop developers building “brash” high-rise flats close to the Union Chapel - for now. Continue Reading

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Cycling lane outside Boris Johnson’s house narrowed to save a tree

Posted on 12 March 2010

BORIS Johnson might be late the next time he cycles to work after a bike lane outside his house was narrowed to save a tree. Continue Reading

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