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Human rights group angers North Londoners with ‘nightmare’ licensing bid

A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national...

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026

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Islington South and Finsbury among constituencies with worst air pollution levels in England

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Millions of pounds needed to fully repair all Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust buildings and equipment

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Record level of children missing over half of classes in Islington

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Less demand for contraception-related services in London

31 October 2025

Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.

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Nightmare on Silk Street: Huge Scheme is a ‘Devastating Blow’ to Barbican, Whitecross and Bunhill Residents

31 October 2025

Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.

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Fall in homicides in London last year

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Why London is so congested – and what TfL can do about it

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New Lady Mayor of London kicks off Christmas at Leadenhall Market’s switch-on ceremony

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Paris-like mid-rise developments could be the solution to London’s housing crisis

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More formal complaints against NHS services in north central London

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Police answering phones and TfL’s money woes – what Londoners need to know after Mayor’s Budget scrutinised

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New homes near Golden Lane Estate remain unoccupied after significant delays

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Almost 100,000 children in temporary accommodation in London

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Unemployment rate in Islington lower than London average

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Dozens of HIV cases in Islington last year

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Heathrow expansion could reverse air quality improvements from ULEZ

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Dozens of Islington council homes sold off under Right to Buy rules

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More deaths from suicide in Islington – as number reaches record high in England

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Traffic levels in Islington fall – despite rise across Britain

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More homeless deaths recorded in Islington

21 October 2025

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Thousands of energy efficiency upgrades installed for households in Islington

13 October 2025

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Clerkenwell Ward Partnership & Family Day at The Peel

17 October 2025

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London needs wider pavements or pedestrian numbers risk “stagnating”, TfL told

8 October 2025

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TfL staff at risk of removal “left in limbo,” Mayor admits

14 October 2025

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Met Police to scrap anti-social behaviour officers to boost neighbourhood policing

8 October 2025