News, Top Story

Gunshots on one of Islington’s poshest streets

Gunshots were heard on one of Islington’s most desirable streets on Tuesday, when armed police arrested four men.

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Features, Top Story

Celebrity spotting? They’re under your feet

Alexa Phillips encounters some of Islington's long-term residents

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Arts, News, Top Story

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Noel Fielding shows off new blonde look

Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding tonight showed off his new blonde hair style at a gig at the Union Chapel.

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Court stories, News, Top Story

Holloway sex shop owner jailed for making child porn

A Holloway sex shop owner who stockpiled more than 20,000 indecent images and videos of children has been jailed for 15 months.

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Arts, News, Top Story

Cheryl Cole enjoys kung-fu in Islington

Cheryl Cole was spotted at Sadler’s Wells this weekend enjoying a performance by kung-fu monks.

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Comment, News

It’s time for us to get on our bikes and speak up for road safety

Posted on 29 March 2010

Why do we love Islington? There are loads of reasons. Can there be a greater ritual on Earth than tucking into a vegetable burger at Islington Farmers’ Market come Sunday brunchtime? Continue Reading

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News

Flaming waste of space

Posted on 29 March 2010

Clerkenwell firefighters are being forced to commute more than 20 miles despite three floors of family accommodation at their fire station lie derelict and unused. Continue Reading

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News

Scouts walk for Haiti

Posted on 29 March 2010

A local Scouts group has raised more than £1,600 to help with relief projects for children in Haiti. Continue Reading

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Arts

Daylight Music

Posted on 29 March 2010

Set in the beautiful Union Chapel, Daylight Music is a new concept aimed at opening the gothic venue to a different crowd, giving up-and-coming artists of all shapes and sizes a chance to perform. Continue Reading

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Multimedia

On the campaign trail… with Bridget Fox

Posted on 29 March 2010

Dina Rickman joins the Lib Dem PPC in Islington South & Finsbury Continue Reading

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News

Residents will get cheaper bills

Posted on 29 March 2010

Residents and businesses could soon see a reduction in their energy bills under new council plans to generate electricity and central heating locally. Continue Reading

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Arts, News features

An evening of activism

Posted on 25 March 2010

Celebrating women and activism on International Women's Day Continue Reading

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Arts, News features

Zimmers are rocking back the years

Posted on 25 March 2010

The Zimmers are the world’s oldest rock band, with a combined age of around 3000. Continue Reading

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Blogs, Sport, Talking Balls

Talking balls: Arsenal match is Angel Delight

Posted on 25 March 2010

The Champions League draw pitching Arsenal against Barcelona brought the footballing equivalent of Angel Delight - tasty, light and, for the Catalan giants at least, easy to finish. Continue Reading

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Sport, Sport news

Basketball team goes international

Posted on 25 March 2010

An Islington basketball club is gearing up for its first ever international game. Continue Reading

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