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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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The six best pubs to watch the Six Nations finale in Islington

With the final round of Six Nations games fast approaching, here’s a list of the best pubs in Islington to watch the Six Nations.

The Gate Islington: ‘I had no idea why the restaurant was rated autism-friendly’ – restaurant review

??? As an autistic adult, I hate going out to eat. Dishes clattering, forks scraping, people chattering, kids screaming… restaurants are a sensory hell. For...

Upper Street Halloween trail leads to Islington fire brigade treat

Upper Street’s little ghosts and ghouls are in for a treat this Halloween as Islington fire brigade will open its station up for a special...

Best places to buy flowers in Islington this Mother’s Day

We’ve created a roundup of Islington’s best florists, so that you can show your mum that you care this year – with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or a homely houseplant. 

Keeping the kids entertained this Easter in Islington

The Easter holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re struggling for ideas to entertain the kids, Islington Now has found the perfect activities for...

New theatre production ‘Fridge’ at the Hope Theatre

Kirsten speaks to Emma Zadow, writer and star of the new production Fridge, playing at the Hope Theatre on Upper Street Islington.
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