Debrief: Community reacts to Scotland Yard protest
Thousands gathered outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, yesterday afternoon to protest against the actions of officers at a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard on Saturday.
Sarah Everard: Politicians and activists denounce ‘unacceptable’ police intervention at vigil
Members of Islington Council, activists and politicians denounced police officers after they restrained and arrested women at a vigil held in memory of Sarah Everard yesterday evening.
How one woman taught the suffragettes to fight back – with jiu-jitsu
Perhaps the most iconic addition to Garrud’s CV was the training of the 30-women-strong protection unit dubbed “The Bodyguard”, that would protect suffragette women from rearrest, writes Hannah Sargeant.
Residents rally for quiet streets in Tollington
A group of Tollington residents are rallying to push for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in the area.
They are calling for Tollington Park to...
Food bank creates festive hampers of wine, chocolates and board games
A food bank organised by Kings Cross Church (KXC) plans to hand out Chritsmas hampers containing wine, chocolates, and board games alongside essential items over the festive period.
The book club campaign beating lockdown loneliness
Islington resident launches book club to beat lockdown loneliness. Generation Book Club is an online platform listing book clubs across the country