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59 PSCOs to remain within Met Police after union pressure

The Met Police have backed down on plans to force out dozens of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) previously tasked with enforcing red route...

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A midsummer picnic celebrating Amwell 200

Illustration of a lively outdoor picnic and event with people, a bandstand, balloons reading "AMWELL 200," and a banner displaying June 19-28.

Community • Jobs

Graphic Designer wanted for Green Clerkenwell Trail

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Sadiq Khan to stay silent on political future until 2027

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Community • Events • History

The Remarkable Life of Anthony Martin Fernando

Flyer for a free talk on Anthony Martin Fernando's life as an Indigenous activist, hosted by Sam Guthrie at Islington Archives on June 11, 6-7:30pm.

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Significant delays to social housing repairs in the City of London

5 June 2026

Ordinary repairs are being delayed for the City of London Corporation’s social homes after a major contractor suspended its services.

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Hugh Myddleton Primary School’s Summer Fair returns

1 June 2026

This time it’s World Cup-themed!

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Met Police officer numbers continuing to stagnate due to “decade of underfunding”, City Hall insists

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Marx Memorial Library Awarded £16,000 AIM Grant for Power in Print Project

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New London Plan must stop collapse of Build-to-Rent properties in capital, Mayor told

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World’s largest illustration centre opens in Clerkenwell today

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Just seven per cent of London’s housing target started in first three months of 2026

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

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

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Tensions continue over closure of Golden Lane Leisure centre

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

19 May 2026

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Housing watchdog slams Islington Council for serious failings

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Islington Council leader reshuffles cabinet following election losses

20 May 2026

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Golden Lane Leisure Centre motion rejected

20 May 2026

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15 May 2026

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

11 May 2026

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Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment

14 May 2026

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Exciting summer events coming to Islington Museum & Archives!

15 May 2026

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

19 May 2026

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London bodywork brand MASAJ to open studio in Islington Square

15 May 2026

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Extra/Ordinary Women at the Charles Dickens Museum

15 May 2026

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UK’s first ancient DNA exhibition opens at the Crick

20 May 2026