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‘Too little, too late’ – local businesses unimpressed by Hunt’s Spring Budget

Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to the House of Commons for the final time before the next general election.   Among the...

‘It’s time to move on’: the selling of the Old Red Lion Theatre pub

Islington's famous Old Red Lion Theatre pub is due to be sold after being run by Damien Devine and his family for the past 24 years.

Vital funding granted to charities aiming to reduce men’s suicide rates

Charities in Islington have been awarded government funding for a new project aiming to reduce men’s suicide rates.   A...

Final week to save Whittington Hospital maternity unit

Islington residents only have three days left to have their voice heard about plans to close The Whittington...

Council approves tax rise and £10m savings 

Islington Council has approved its 2024/2025 budget, which will see council tax rise by 2.99% and £10 million worth of savings made. 
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Five best charity shops to visit in Islington 

Discover the top six charity shops in Islington, where every purchase supports noble causes and community initiatives.

CANDI United manager Joel Williams: ‘We want to make the world a better place’

Joel Williams is stood on Whittington Park football pitch, ready to deliver a training session.. He gets a call. Has training been cancelled? 

Islington women can do it all!

This year, Islington Now has chosen to celebrate these Islington women in the wake of International Women's Day last Friday. Marina Easty   Marina Easty is...

‘Sarah Everard could’ve been one of us’: Theatre-maker channels female rage into new play

Elizabeth Huskisson’s play Where Have All Our Women Gone was her way of channeling the rage and pain she felt about Sarah Everard’s murder....

Keeping the kids entertained this Easter in Islington

Here are some egg-cellent ways to keep your little chicks busy in the upcoming Easter holidays.   Libraries  There’s plenty of libraries across the boroughs to keep...

Ramadan – What’s on offer in Islington

With Ramadan announced to begin on 23 March, Muslims all over the world are preparing for a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection to...
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