London Transport Awards name Islington as borough of the year
Islington has been named borough of the year at the London Transport Awards, rewarding the council’s decision to introduce a blanket 20mph speed limit.
Celebrities and politicians join thousands in protest against Whittington Hospital sell-offs
Celebrities and politicians joined at least a thousand other campaigners today to protest against the planned downsizing of Whittington Hospital.
Save the Whittington march – liveblog
Thousands are expected to turn out on the streets to protest against potential ward closures and cutbacks at the Whittington Hospital. Islington Now reporters will be there throughout the day to cover the event.
Islington full council meeting – liveblog
Islington Council meet in full to vote on the 2013/4 budget
Islington’s Greek music bar temporarily saved from closure
One of London’s only Greek pop music venues may be saved from closure after a council committee decided to halt any changes to its licence last week.
Former Eastenders star turns on Camden Passage Christmas lights
Eastenders actress and anti-knife campaigner Brooke Kinsella switches on the Camden Passage Christmas in presence of the Mayor