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Islington Council leader reshuffles cabinet following election losses

Islington Council’s leader has named her new deputy and appointed several other councillors to new jobs in her post-election reshuffle.

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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?

15 May 2026

New data has revealed where living alone takes up the biggest proportion of a single person's salary, and surprisingly London isn’t top of the list.

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Extra/Ordinary Women at the Charles Dickens Museum

15 May 2026

The current special exhibition continues at the Charles Dickens Museum with a series of free talks

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Exciting summer events coming to Islington Museum & Archives!

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London bodywork brand MASAJ to open studio in Islington Square

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Housing watchdog slams Islington Council for serious failings

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Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment

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

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Designs for Golden Lane Leisure Centre to be revisited

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

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

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Winners of Fourth Plinth Schools Awards announced

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Alternative provision confirmed for Golden Lane user groups

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Get ready for election day on Thursday!

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

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