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St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign

In Greater London, 41% of people do not recognise that choking can become life-threatening in minutes without first aid, according to new research...

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TfL must prioritise ageing escalators or risk passengers being put off public transport

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Find out more about Islington’s animal history

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Sadiq Khan points to tripling affordable starts as City Hall targets final housebuilding push

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Inside the British Museum’s ‘biggest ever’ refurbishment

An aerial view of the British Museum in London, featuring its iconic neoclassical facade and the large, modern glass roof covering the Great Court.

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A watercolour poster titled Stolen Identities features two figures with short red hair and a list of films and dates for The Garden Cinema programme.

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Local resident presents intriguing film season at the The Garden Cinema

13 August 2026

A 24 year old Clerkenwell resident with ambitions to open a cinema in Islington has an exciting new film season at The Garden Cinema

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Bright yellow flyer for The Peel Street Party on July 24, 12-4pm, with activities, free food, and free entry on Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU.

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The Peel’s Street Party returns!

17 July 2026

The Peel are really excited to be hosting another street party this year. Join in the fun on Fri 24th July.

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TfL and Sadiq Khan under pressure to scrap floating bus stops as disability groups warn of ‘legitimate risk’

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London’s Burial Crisis: How the capital is running out of space for the dead

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Fare evasion levels show Sadiq Khan has “lost control” over law and order in London

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration welcomes over 15,000 visitors in successful opening weeks

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London bus drivers ‘breaking down’ from fatigue after being forced to work 13 days in a row

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Warnings over households binning lithium batteries after waste fires at Islington recycling plant

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Demand outstrips funding as London boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme

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Revd Jennifer Midgley-Adam appointed as the New Preacher at the Charterhouse

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Mayor admits social media ban ‘not enough’ to protect youth as City Hall teams up with Premier League to tackle summer crime

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London Cycling Festival brings family cycling across London

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Sadiq Khan blames “decades of neglect” from water firms as he launches plan to clean up London’s rivers and canals

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Islington teacher who ‘stupidly’ added ex-pupils on Snapchat avoids ban

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