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Families stage picnic protest at Town Hall against closure of ‘incredible’ nursery

Islington families rallied together for a picnic protest outside their council headquarters on Wednesday as they urged the local authority to stop a...

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City Hall rejects NYC-style air conditioning rules

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TfL reject bleed kit rollout on buses

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London to miss 2030 Net Zero target, Mayor admits as he calls for more ‘Energy Devolution’

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Next London Plan to be “leaner” to boost housebuilding in capital

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Protesters hold signs and a large yellow banner reading "#SaveGoldenLane" outside a historic building in a city square.

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Tensions continue over closure of Golden Lane Leisure centre

28 May 2026

A sports hall at a popular Central London leisure centre is not expected to be reopened ahead of a planned refurbishment despite growing calls from users.

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From Arrival to Legacy: The Story of London’s Little Italy

28 May 2026

Toby Patrick explores why Italians settled in Clerkenwell

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Leadenhall Market launches ‘Summer Sessions’

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Sadiq Khan accused of overseeing “decade of failure” in office

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Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes

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Islington Council leader reshuffles cabinet following election losses

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UK’s first ancient DNA exhibition opens at the Crick

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Golden Lane Leisure Centre motion rejected

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The hidden deprivation reality in one of London’s most fashionable neighbourhoods

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City Hall to launch probe into impact of high service charges on housing affordability in London

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Is London the most expensive city for living as a single person?

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Extra/Ordinary Women at the Charles Dickens Museum

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Exciting summer events coming to Islington Museum & Archives!

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Housing watchdog slams Islington Council for serious failings

14 May 2026

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Amwell 200: celebrating 200 years of a Georgian village in Clerkenwell

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Labour holds council with slashed majority as Greens hail ‘breakthrough’

11 May 2026

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More outrage at early closure of “heart of the estate” swimming pool

7 May 2026

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FOI reveals acid attacks going unpunished in Greater London

1 May 2026

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Ready. Set. Activate. There’s a new game in town!

7 May 2026

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Designs for Golden Lane Leisure Centre to be revisited

7 May 2026

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London among least prepared UK cities for floods despite heavy investment

1 May 2026

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Alternative provision confirmed for Golden Lane user groups

7 May 2026

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London bodywork brand MASAJ to open studio in Islington Square

15 May 2026