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‘Takeover’ of Islington housing block leaves mother and daughter ‘prisoners in own home’

A mum and daughter reporting a “takeover” of their Islington block of flats by drug users have accused their landlord of a “dereliction of duty”.

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Councillor urges City of London to ensure Crossrail 2 stops in Fleet Valley

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London needs devolved powers on par with Wales and Scotland to solve housing crisis

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A ‘Gothic Pantomime’ comes to The Old Red Lion

Hand-drawn poster for “Dating the Dead,” a black comedy by Julie Balloo and Tug J Wilson, at The Old Red Lion, October 23–26.

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Council demands powers to freeze rents

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Ministers urged to set out firm timetable for London’s leaseholders

2 October 2026

Ministers must set out firm dates for leasehold reform to give certainty to nervous London homeowners, a senior Assembly Member has said.

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News from The Peel – The October newsletter is out now!

1 October 2026

Find out what is happening in October at The Peel and a look back at last month’s activities.

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‘How dare you?’: Islington Council denies suppressing nursery closure pre-election

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Hands-on science in King’s Cross at the Francis Crick Institute

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City Hall still in a battle with Whitehall over devolution as Burnham faces ‘anti-London’ claims

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Why London is already moving on from leasehold flats

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Discover the Barbican after dark with atmospheric Ghost Tours

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Why Smithfield and Clerkenwell deserve a new visitor centre

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Sadiq Khan rejects London Assembly calls for Bus Driver Bill of Rights

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Sadiq Khan lays out three main demands for Burnham’s Budget

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London councils must be given increased powers to shut down lawbreaking high street shops

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Ministers should learn from City Hall-backed Inclusion Charter, Mayor says

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London Cycling Festival gets over 3,500 Londoners on their bikes in 28 boroughs across the capital

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Mayor refuses to guarantee AC in bus cabins just a week after promise

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Clerkenwell, You’re Looking Rather Photogenic

17 September 2026

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Council claims it has purchased 10 per cent of new temporary accommodation units England

10 September 2026

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Council reluctantly approves Edward Rudolf House demolition

18 September 2026

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Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School gets half a million pounds to transform access to radical history at historic Clerkenwell site

17 September 2026

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Learn a skill that could save someone’s life

10 September 2026

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London Cycling Festival on Sunday 20 September – safe, fun cycling for everyone

10 September 2026

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Features • History

Joan Dant: The 17th-century startup story

17 September 2026

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Holborn & St Pancras by-election candidates announced after Keir Starmer quits as MP

18 September 2026

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TfL one step closer to setting up publicly owned bus company

17 September 2026

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Lady in blue unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth

11 September 2026

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Charging tourists for museum entry could have knock on effect on London’s economy

24 September 2026

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Sadiq Khan must publish e-bike parking guidance instead of waiting for government

17 September 2026