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Slashing affordability requirements for London housebuilders “too little, too late”, MPs claim

Controversial measures to speed up housebuilding in London – including reducing the required proportion of affordable homes in new developments – have been condemned by MPs as
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Slashing affordability requirements for London housebuilders “too little, too late”, MPs claim
Controversial measures to speed up housebuilding in London – including reducing the required proportion of affordable homes in new developments – have been condemned by MPs as “too little, too late” for the capital’s crisis.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Water, water everywhere - a Clerkenwell walking tour

Follow Clerkenwell’s hidden waters – How springs, spas and a river made Clerkenwell
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Water, water everywhere - a Clerkenwell walking tour
Follow Clerkenwell’s hidden waters – How springs, spas and a river made Clerkenwell
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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More reports of upskirting in London last year

More upskirting crimes were reported to police in London last year, new figures show.
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More reports of upskirting in London last year
More upskirting crimes were reported to police in London last year, new figures show.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This week's newsletter of top stories and local listings is now out! Make sure to sign up so you stay in the know: bit.ly/EC1EchoNews

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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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We had a fantastic day at The Peel this Wednesday, celebrating International Men's Day! Fun, games, giveaways and the Malteser rolling championships!

#InternationalMensDay #thepeel #community #ec1 #clerkenwell #connectingcommunities #connectingclerkenwell
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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From Riches to Rags – Charlie’s Way

A story of how one man lost it all, then turned his life around
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From Riches to Rags – Charlie’s Way
A story of how one man lost it all, then turned his life around
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November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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GLA accused of telling developers to “dig a trench” to inflate affordable housing starts

The Greater London Authority has been told to launch a full investigation into claims its officials encouraged developers to “dig a trench” in order to boost figures for
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GLA accused of telling developers to “dig a trench” to inflate affordable housing starts
The Greater London Authority has been told to launch a full investigation into claims its officials encouraged developers to “dig a trench” in order to boost figures for affordable housing starts.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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A festive edition of 'Living Room Live'

An evening of live music, festive cheer and fundraising for Coach Core, with violinist Alice Hall
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A festive edition of 'Living Room Live'
An evening of live music, festive cheer and fundraising for Coach Core, with violinist Alice Hall
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November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Council trebled homelessness spend since last year

Islington, London’s second-smallest borough has seen spending on homelessness skyrocket in the space of a year, following a huge spike in demand for temporary accommodation.
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Council trebled homelessness spend since last year
Islington, London’s second-smallest borough has seen spending on homelessness skyrocket in the space of a year, following a huge spike in demand for temporary accommodation.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Marx Memorial Library Awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation

Landmark achievement confirms status as a leading national centre for socialist and labour history.
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Marx Memorial Library Awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation
Landmark achievement confirms status as a leading national centre for socialist and labour history.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Police-recorded transgender hate crime falls in London

The Met Police recorded fewer transgender hate crime offences in the year to March, recent figures show.
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Police-recorded transgender hate crime falls in London
The Met Police recorded fewer transgender hate crime offences in the year to March, recent figures show.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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New LCC map of London's most dangerous junctions for Road Safety Week

LCC launches new map of London's most dangerous junctions, highlighting inaction at ten deadly junctions during Road Safety Week 2025, and one of them is in Clerkenwell...
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New LCC map of London's most dangerous junctions for Road Safety Week
LCC launches new map of London's most dangerous junctions, highlighting inaction at ten deadly junctions during Road Safety Week 2025, and one of them is in Clerkenwell...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Three-quarters of infants in Islington were breastfed last year – as rates increased across England

Three-quarters of the babies in Islington were breastfed at least some of the time last year, new figures suggest.
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Three-quarters of infants in Islington were breastfed last year – as rates increased across England
Three-quarters of the babies in Islington were breastfed at least some of the time last year, new figures suggest.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Men’s mental health stigma making Londoners hesitant to access vital services

Men in London are not accessing mental health support and leaving themselves vulnerable to crisis due to stigma, a City Hall report has found.
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Men’s mental health stigma making Londoners hesitant to access vital services
Men in London are not accessing mental health support and leaving themselves vulnerable to crisis due to stigma, a City Hall report has found.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Help provide Christmas cheer for 'Mobile Food Bank' users

Beautiful, sustainable Christmas cards available to buy, to support the work of Action Against Food Poverty
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Help provide Christmas cheer for 'Mobile Food Bank' users
Beautiful, sustainable Christmas cards available to buy, to support the work of Action Against Food Poverty
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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One in nine adults in Islington still smokes, as new legislation aims to restrict tobacco sales

One in nine adults in Islington were still smoking cigarettes over the past few years, new figures suggest.
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One in nine adults in Islington still smokes, as new legislation aims to restrict tobacco sales
One in nine adults in Islington were still smoking cigarettes over the past few years, new figures suggest.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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One in 10 Islington children in first year of primary school is obese

One in 10 Islington children in the first year of primary school was obese last year, new figures show.
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One in 10 Islington children in first year of primary school is obese
One in 10 Islington children in the first year of primary school was obese last year, new figures show.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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A quarter of offenders in Islington went on to reoffend

A quarter of adults convicted of a crime in 2023 in Islington have now been convicted for further offences, latest figures show.
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A quarter of offenders in Islington went on to reoffend
A quarter of adults convicted of a crime in 2023 in Islington have now been convicted for further offences, latest figures show.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Mayor told to “get a handle” on housing crisis as affordable building continues to stagnate

The Mayor of London has been told to “get a handle” on the capital’s housing crisis as progress on building affordable homes continued to stagnate.
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Mayor told to “get a handle” on housing crisis as affordable building continues to stagnate
The Mayor of London has been told to “get a handle” on the capital’s housing crisis as progress on building affordable homes continued to stagnate.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Slashing tube fares the best way to end car dependence, Mayor told

Almost half of Londoners would opt for public transport over driving if fares were lower, new polling has revealed.
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Slashing tube fares the best way to end car dependence, Mayor told
Almost half of Londoners would opt for public transport over driving if fares were lower, new polling has revealed.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Clerkenwell & Chartism - the next Reds on the Green event!

Come and explore local stories, groundbreaking ideas and people who made history.
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Clerkenwell & Chartism - the next Reds on the Green event!
Come and explore local stories, groundbreaking ideas and people who made history.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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York Way Estate to undergo refurbishment, but not soon enough for residents

A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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York Way Estate to undergo refurbishment, but not soon enough for residents
A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Fire and rescue service attends significantly more fires in London

Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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Fire and rescue service attends significantly more fires in London
Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Islington South and Finsbury's top petitions this week

The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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Islington South and Finsbury's top petitions this week
The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

Come and take part in a free play session!
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Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Come and take part in a free play session!
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November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM