
An attempt by councillors to give limo drivers ASBOs has hit an obstacle – the council’s own legal department.
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.
More than one hundred firefighters this morning tackled a blaze that destroyed a restaurant and office block near Old Street.
Firefighters tackle a blaze near Old Street this morning
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.
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
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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Thousands marched for the hospital, but the NHS is still looking to make cuts. Continue Reading
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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 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
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
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
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
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
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