Gallery: Alexander McQueen Autumn Collection Revealed
Fur coats, cotton and lace in the fashion house's new winter collection
Upper Street Post Office merger plans slammed by union
Shadow attorney general and MP for Islington South and Finsbury has also branded the merger as "nonsense"
“Unfair” late night booze tax
UPPER STREET bar and restaurant owners have slammed a council proposal to tax late night alcohol sales, calling the plan “unfair”. Islington Council’s proposal, which could come into force next year, stipulates that all premises selling alcohol after midnight will be taxed up to £85 per week. Islington Council’s proposal, which could come into force next year, stipulates that all premises selling alcohol after midnight will be taxed up to £85 per week. “It will be a squeeze on small businesses.” said Dominic Pulsford, 36, manager of The Bull on Upper Street.
£1.6m Highbury and Islington escalators fail commuters
Highbury and Islington station's escalators have broken down several times since their £1.6m upgrade
Oxjam Raises £14,000
The global charity Oxfam came to Islington on Saturday with its month long music festival Oxjam, centred on Upper Street, and raised over £14,000.
Bunhill gallery shortlisted for prestigious award
A Bunhill gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious small business award
Curious Duke Gallery, on Whitecross Street, is one of only 10 UK businesses...