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Mayor and TfL must look to Oslo to prepare London for Robotaxi flood

London should look to Oslo when preparing for the imminent flood of self-driving taxis on the capital’s roads, a former TfL director has said.

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Dutch-style zero emissions zone needed to clamp down on diesel van use in London

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City Hall must ensure women’s sporting boom benefits trickle down to Londoners

Woman in a white blazer holding a rugby ball and clicker, speaking at a Mayor of London #SportingCapital event.

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Are data centres undermining London’s climate goals?

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New Green Assembly Member vows to hold Mayor of London to account on housing record

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Collage of diverse photos including cyclists, a person with a mohican, construction workers, a cat, and market workers, promoting Clerkenwell Photography Competition.

Community • News

Capture your Clerkenwell

11 June 2026

The Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition is back!

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Flyer for Green Clerkenwell Trail preview in North Clerkenwell, highlighting a walking event on June 27 from 11am to 12:30pm with booking details.

Community • Events • History

Get a sneaky peek of the Green Clerkenwell Trail!

10 June 2026

Get a preview of the Green Clerkenwell Trail in North Clerkenwell this month

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Person in red dress and beige blazer standing among Lime electric bikes at an outdoor urban bike-sharing station by train tracks.

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TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say

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59 PSCOs to remain within Met Police after union pressure

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Community • Events

A midsummer picnic celebrating Amwell 200

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Community • Jobs

Graphic Designer wanted for Green Clerkenwell Trail

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Sadiq Khan to stay silent on political future until 2027

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.

Community • Events • History

The Remarkable Life of Anthony Martin Fernando

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Significant delays to social housing repairs in the City of London

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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

Two women view a colourful, abstract 3D wall art installation with multiple faces and vibrant petal shapes on a blue wall.

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

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Housing watchdog slams Islington Council for serious failings

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Islington Council leader reshuffles cabinet following election losses

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Golden Lane Leisure Centre motion rejected

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15 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment

14 May 2026

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TfL reject bleed kit rollout on buses

29 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

Protesters at Islington Town Hall speaking with banners and signs advocating "Save Lumpy" and free speech.

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

29 May 2026

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Tensions continue over closure of Golden Lane Leisure centre

28 May 2026