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‘Hard-hitting’: Stoke Newington community flocks to climate film screening
Stoke Newington residents gathered for an October screening and discussion of local environmental action as 80 free tickets were sold.
Angel residents vote on proposed business improvement plan for crime reduction...
A vote to extend the Angel Islington Business Improvement District (BID) by five years, which charges businesses levies that contribute to development services in...
Five flee homes after shop fire on Holloway Road
A shop fire has forced five people to flee their homes and some local businesses to close, early yesterday morning.
Features
“My brand is who I am”: In conversation with Tiana Esparon
The fashion brand owner talks sustainability, womanhood and showing personality through crochet
Behind the artistic collective aiming to revive Islington’s radical history
Amy Rushton takes us through Cubitt Community Collective, a volunteer-led independent press gallery aiming to revive the radical history of Islington, who are currently working on their next issue.
“Get yourself a decent record player and follow your ears”
Flashback Records owners discusses the popularity of vinyl records and the importance of Record Shop Day
Sport
A knockout plan: boxing club fights for redevelopment
Islington Boxing Club has launched a fundraising campaign to secure the future of one of Islington's longest-running grassroots clubs
Gunner Max Dowman becomes youngest scorer in Premier League
Arsenal player Max Dowman breaks the record becoming the youngest goalscorer in the Premier League.
Arts
‘Hard-hitting’: Stoke Newington community flocks to climate film screening
Stoke Newington residents gathered for an October screening and discussion of local environmental action as 80 free tickets were sold.
Islington arts college moves closer to expansion
Bodens College of Creative Arts gets initial planning approval for expansion to house its new production course.
Business
Black activist bookshop marks 60th birthday
New Beacon Books celebrates 60 years this year as they battle soaring business rates.
Locals fear new Whole Foods in Angel could deepen wealth divide
New Whole Foods in Angel could deepen the wealth divide in Islington, locals say.
Islington life
The local photography club creating ‘friends for life’
Highbury photography club has become a space for local connection and creative discussion to thrive in weekly competitions.
‘Beloved’ cafe demolished as part of park renovations in Highbury Fields
Popular local cafe is demolished in Highbury Fields as part of park improvement project, saddening residents