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More than one in 20 adults in Islington are lonely
More than one in 20 adults in Islington "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
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More than one in 20 adults in Islington "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
More than one in 20 adults in Islington are lonely
More than one in 20 adults in Islington "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
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More than one in 20 adults in Islington "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
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Barts Health NHS Trust paid out millions to women as new figures reveal NHS splashed out almost £100 million on gynaecology-related claims
Shocking statistics, obtained by Medical Negligence Assist via freedom of information requests, uncovered the extent of
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Shocking statistics, obtained by Medical Negligence Assist via freedom of information requests, uncovered the extent of
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January 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Barts Health NHS Trust paid out millions to women as new figures reveal NHS splashed out almost £100 million on gynaecology-related claims
Shocking statistics, obtained by Medical Negligence Assist via freedom of information requests, uncovered the extent of
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Shocking statistics, obtained by Medical Negligence Assist via freedom of information requests, uncovered the extent of
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Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics
The Mayor of London has rejected accusations of “cherry picking” specific crime statistics to “pretend” overall levels of serious offences have come down in the capital.
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The Mayor of London has rejected accusations of “cherry picking” specific crime statistics to “pretend” overall levels of serious offences have come down in the capital.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics
The Mayor of London has rejected accusations of “cherry picking” specific crime statistics to “pretend” overall levels of serious offences have come down in the capital.
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The Mayor of London has rejected accusations of “cherry picking” specific crime statistics to “pretend” overall levels of serious offences have come down in the capital.
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Struggling unpaid carers in London not “aware” of support
London’s “hidden” unpaid carers are struggling due to being unaware of the financial support and services available to them, experts have suggested.
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London’s “hidden” unpaid carers are struggling due to being unaware of the financial support and services available to them, experts have suggested.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Struggling unpaid carers in London not “aware” of support
London’s “hidden” unpaid carers are struggling due to being unaware of the financial support and services available to them, experts have suggested.
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London’s “hidden” unpaid carers are struggling due to being unaware of the financial support and services available to them, experts have suggested.
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Islington ranked as third best area in the UK for a night out
A new study has revealed the best areas in the UK for night-time plans.
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A new study has revealed the best areas in the UK for night-time plans.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Islington ranked as third best area in the UK for a night out
A new study has revealed the best areas in the UK for night-time plans.
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A new study has revealed the best areas in the UK for night-time plans.
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Sadiq Khan must “take the lead” on fixing prison leaver employment rates in London
Prisoners in London should be allowed out for short periods to work in order to better prepare them for life after detention, Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.
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Prisoners in London should be allowed out for short periods to work in order to better prepare them for life after detention, Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Sadiq Khan must “take the lead” on fixing prison leaver employment rates in London
Prisoners in London should be allowed out for short periods to work in order to better prepare them for life after detention, Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.
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Prisoners in London should be allowed out for short periods to work in order to better prepare them for life after detention, Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.
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Islington pensioner at war with landlord over sewage exposure
An Islington pensioner who claims he is forced to pump out sewage water from his flat “daily” is now facing a court battle after being served a ‘no fault’ eviction notice.
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An Islington pensioner who claims he is forced to pump out sewage water from his flat “daily” is now facing a court battle after being served a ‘no fault’ eviction notice.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Islington pensioner at war with landlord over sewage exposure
An Islington pensioner who claims he is forced to pump out sewage water from his flat “daily” is now facing a court battle after being served a ‘no fault’ eviction notice.
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An Islington pensioner who claims he is forced to pump out sewage water from his flat “daily” is now facing a court battle after being served a ‘no fault’ eviction notice.
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Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles registered in Islington – as campaigners group call for more equal access across UK
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Islington as of June, recent figures show, as their number increased by more
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Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Islington as of June, recent figures show, as their number increased by more
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January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles registered in Islington – as campaigners group call for more equal access across UK
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Islington as of June, recent figures show, as their number increased by more
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Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Islington as of June, recent figures show, as their number increased by more
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Sadiq Khan vows to “turn the tide” on homelessness in London as rough sleeping continues to rise
The Mayor of London has vowed to “turn the tide” on rising levels of homelessness in the capital as figures show rough sleeping has increased by 63 per cent since he
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The Mayor of London has vowed to “turn the tide” on rising levels of homelessness in the capital as figures show rough sleeping has increased by 63 per cent since he
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January 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Sadiq Khan vows to “turn the tide” on homelessness in London as rough sleeping continues to rise
The Mayor of London has vowed to “turn the tide” on rising levels of homelessness in the capital as figures show rough sleeping has increased by 63 per cent since he
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The Mayor of London has vowed to “turn the tide” on rising levels of homelessness in the capital as figures show rough sleeping has increased by 63 per cent since he
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The Postal Museum to celebrate 40 years of The Jolly Postman with new exhibition
Celebrating 40 years since the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was first published, The Postal Museum has announced the first ever exhibition dedicated to The
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Celebrating 40 years since the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was first published, The Postal Museum has announced the first ever exhibition dedicated to The
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January 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Postal Museum to celebrate 40 years of The Jolly Postman with new exhibition
Celebrating 40 years since the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was first published, The Postal Museum has announced the first ever exhibition dedicated to The
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Celebrating 40 years since the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was first published, The Postal Museum has announced the first ever exhibition dedicated to The
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News from The Peel – The January newsletter is out now!
Find out what’s happening at The Peel this month and some highlights from 2025
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Find out what’s happening at The Peel this month and some highlights from 2025
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January 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
News from The Peel – The January newsletter is out now!
Find out what’s happening at The Peel this month and some highlights from 2025
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Find out what’s happening at The Peel this month and some highlights from 2025
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Drug offences up by more than a third in London
Drug offences rose by more than a third in London last year, figures show.
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Drug offences rose by more than a third in London last year, figures show.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Drug offences up by more than a third in London
Drug offences rose by more than a third in London last year, figures show.
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Drug offences rose by more than a third in London last year, figures show.
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Met Police could be forced into further officer cuts due to lack of Home Office funding
The Metropolitan Police could face further staffing cuts if the impending funding settlement from the Home Office is inadequate, officials have warned.
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The Metropolitan Police could face further staffing cuts if the impending funding settlement from the Home Office is inadequate, officials have warned.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Met Police could be forced into further officer cuts due to lack of Home Office funding
The Metropolitan Police could face further staffing cuts if the impending funding settlement from the Home Office is inadequate, officials have warned.
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The Metropolitan Police could face further staffing cuts if the impending funding settlement from the Home Office is inadequate, officials have warned.
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Invest in affordable housing to unlock thousands of homes, London Pension Funds told
London’s primary pension investment firm must invest more of their £51billion worth of assets in affordable housing in the capital, an Assembly Member has said.
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London’s primary pension investment firm must invest more of their £51billion worth of assets in affordable housing in the capital, an Assembly Member has said.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Invest in affordable housing to unlock thousands of homes, London Pension Funds told
London’s primary pension investment firm must invest more of their £51billion worth of assets in affordable housing in the capital, an Assembly Member has said.
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London’s primary pension investment firm must invest more of their £51billion worth of assets in affordable housing in the capital, an Assembly Member has said.
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Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety in north central London
More hospital admissions for stress and anxiety were recorded in north central London in 2023-24, new figures show.
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More hospital admissions for stress and anxiety were recorded in north central London in 2023-24, new figures show.
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Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety in north central London
More hospital admissions for stress and anxiety were recorded in north central London in 2023-24, new figures show.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety in north central London
More hospital admissions for stress and anxiety were recorded in north central London in 2023-24, new figures show.
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More hospital admissions for stress and anxiety were recorded in north central London in 2023-24, new figures show.
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Join Octopus Community Network, Islington Climate Centre and the Islington Food Partnership for Islington’s first Food Assembly on the 27th January!
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Road closures set to disrupt drivers in Islington this month
Road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in Islington this January, with some streets closed for up to 11 days during maintenance and improvement works.
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Road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in Islington this January, with some streets closed for up to 11 days during maintenance and improvement works.
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Road closures set to disrupt drivers in Islington this month
Road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in Islington this January, with some streets closed for up to 11 days during maintenance and improvement works.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Road closures set to disrupt drivers in Islington this month
Road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in Islington this January, with some streets closed for up to 11 days during maintenance and improvement works.
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Road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in Islington this January, with some streets closed for up to 11 days during maintenance and improvement works.
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Childcare in Islington more expensive than London average
Childcare in Islington is more expensive than the average across London, new figures show.
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Childcare in Islington is more expensive than the average across London, new figures show.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Childcare in Islington more expensive than London average
Childcare in Islington is more expensive than the average across London, new figures show.
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Childcare in Islington is more expensive than the average across London, new figures show.
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London’s hygiene poverty shame revealed
The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.
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The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
London’s hygiene poverty shame revealed
The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.
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The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
London’s building crisis laid bare
The extent of how London’s construction skills shortage is slowing down building in the capital has been laid bare.
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The extent of how London’s construction skills shortage is slowing down building in the capital has been laid bare.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
London’s building crisis laid bare
The extent of how London’s construction skills shortage is slowing down building in the capital has been laid bare.
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The extent of how London’s construction skills shortage is slowing down building in the capital has been laid bare.
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More than half of Islington children not getting enough exercise
More than half of children in Islington were not meeting the expected levels of physical activity last year, new figures show.
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More than half of children in Islington were not meeting the expected levels of physical activity last year, new figures show.
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More than half of Islington children not getting enough exercise
More than half of children in Islington were not meeting the expected levels of physical activity last year, new figures show.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
More than half of Islington children not getting enough exercise
More than half of children in Islington were not meeting the expected levels of physical activity last year, new figures show.
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More than half of children in Islington were not meeting the expected levels of physical activity last year, new figures show.
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Met Police set for increased patrols in Christmas retail hotspots across London despite funding worries
In days of old, Knights of the Realm were charged with keeping the King’s peace.
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In days of old, Knights of the Realm were charged with keeping the King’s peace.
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Met Police set for increased patrols in Christmas retail hotspots across London despite funding worries
In days of old, Knights of the Realm were charged with keeping the King’s peace. But Sir Sadiq Khan and Sir Mark Rowley’s foray onto the streets of Shoreditch last week was more for PR purposes than for King and country.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Met Police set for increased patrols in Christmas retail hotspots across London despite funding worries
In days of old, Knights of the Realm were charged with keeping the King’s peace.
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In days of old, Knights of the Realm were charged with keeping the King’s peace.
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Graffiti costing TfL £11million every year
Transport for London (TfL) is spending up to £11million annually on cracking down on graffiti on Tube trains, it has emerged.
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Transport for London (TfL) is spending up to £11million annually on cracking down on graffiti on Tube trains, it has emerged.
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Graffiti costing TfL £11million every year
Transport for London (TfL) is spending up to £11million annually on cracking down on graffiti on Tube trains, it has emerged.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Graffiti costing TfL £11million every year
Transport for London (TfL) is spending up to £11million annually on cracking down on graffiti on Tube trains, it has emerged.
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Transport for London (TfL) is spending up to £11million annually on cracking down on graffiti on Tube trains, it has emerged.
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