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‘We can spot things early’: Islington barbers join initiative to improve mental health of young Black men
Hairdressers across the borough have been trained up as part of a three-year scheme to tackle health inequalities
Read MoreTown Hall defends cut to communal heating in face of criticism from ‘very anxious’ residents
Community groups raise concerns over the move, but the council says it will mean people pay less during cost-of-living crisis
Read More‘Cramped relic’: Urgent action needed to ‘save lives’ inside overcrowded Pentonville prison, campaigners warn
Howard League for Penal Reform speaks out after ‘yet another tragic report’ on conditions at the Victorian jail
Read More‘Really exciting’: Community groups to help green up Islington in £1m council initiative
Thirty-eight ideas submitted by residents have been picked for funding
Read MoreCompton Arms boss ‘very happy’ as pub keeps hold of licence following complaints from neighbours
Town Hall bosses settled for imposing new conditions on the pub at a packed meeting
Read More‘Violence is a disease’: Islington Council launches five-year plan to tackle crime and drug-dealing across the borough
‘No-one is safe until we are all safe,’ says Town Hall’s community safety boss
Read MorePrimary school places could be cut in Islington as pupil numbers fall
One in five reception places went unfilled in the borough this year
Read MoreStaff at Compton Arms ‘totally overwhelmed’ by messages of support as they prepare for licence review prompted by neighbours’ complaints
The Canonbury establishment was used by George Orwell as a blueprint for his ideal pub
Read More‘Sacrilege’: Supporters of Shaolin Temple in Tufnell Park urge council to drop plans to move it
Town Hall planners want to use the site as a base for the Gypsy and Traveller community
Read More‘We are no longer sitting in silence’: Go Africa arts festival kicks off Black History Month line-up in Islington
Bike rides, book fairs and cooking lessons are among the activities taking place across the borough
Read More‘We need deeds and action’: Islington councillor calls for apology from Labour following report on racism within the party
Labour’s Cllr Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, co-founder of Campaign Against Afriphobia, wants apology for ‘every single person’ affected by Forde report
Read More‘Risk of a tragedy’: Parents urge council to install safer crossing by north Islington playground
Residents ‘keen to calm traffic’ near Wray Crescent playground, which is a minute’s walk from three schools
Read More‘People are already at breaking point’: Islington Council declares cost-of-living emergency
Town Hall calls on government to introduce a range of support measures
Read MoreFamily of seven forced to live in two rooms because of damp – as probe into overcrowded homes in Islington continues
Housing scrutiny committee is investigating the issue of overcrowding in central London’s most densely occupied borough
Read MoreResidents urged to take care when charging e-scooters and electric bikes after six fires in the past year
New borough commander Karl Smith says incidents involcing lithium batteries are on his radar
Read MoreTown Hall to cut down on communal heating in some of its housing blocks to save on fuel
Heating will be on for 13 hours rather than 18 hours a day – with the move affecting 12 per cent of council tenants
Read More‘Terror and anxiety’: Councillors and residents tear into Thames Water bosses over flooding in Islington
Utility giant’s representatives ‘truly sorry’ as they defend progress in safeguarding borough from further damage
Read MoreSoaring fuel costs spark debate in Islington as council looks to reduce its energy bills
Timers on lights and reduced opening hours among measures being considered
Read More‘Our lives will change’: Queen’s death prompts outpouring of affection from politicians and residents in Islington
The late monarch was a frequent visitor to the borough during her 70-year reign
Read More‘Anywhere architecture’: Angel development described as ‘dull’ by campaigners gets go ahead from Town Hall planners
‘Landmark’ building at gateway to Angel’s shopping district set to be replaced
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