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• Affordable homes slashed in revised Archway Campus plan

  12-11-2026 13:01 via Islington Now
  
  Revised plans for Archway Campus, a development on the site of the Holborn Union Infirmary that has stood empty for 12 years, would cut affordable housing from 91 homes to 39, prompting hundreds of objections. Developer SevenCapital’s most recent proposal, submitted in September, suggests 167 homes, with 52 fewer affordable homes than originally proposed and 242 student accommodation units. Islington Council rejected original plans in 2025 on grounds including the lack of affordable housing,
  
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• ‘Hard-hitting’: Stoke Newington community flocks to climate film screening 

  12-11-2026 13:37 via Islington Now
  
  A packed October screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing at The Mildmay Club brought together local residents, leaders and community groups, selling 80 free tickets. The event, hosted by community energy group Stokey Energy, came amid a local rise in interest in climate solutions, according to the group’s co-founder Tom Campbell. Mr Campbell said: “There has been a real upsurge in people interested in solar panels on their own house, maybe because of greater awareness; I think also
  
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• Angel residents vote on proposed business improvement plan for crime reduction and environmental services

  12-11-2026 13:32 via Islington Now
  
   A vote to extend the Angel Islington Business Improvement District (BID) by five years, which charges businesses levies that contribute to development services in the area, is currently underway amidst changes to the local Underground station. The ballot opened in the last week of October, inviting local businesses to vote on the continuation of the scheme which began in 2006, and will remain open until 19 November. BIDs are ‘defined areas’ where businesses pay a levy of 1% that then 
  
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• Five flee homes after shop fire on Holloway Road

  12-11-2026 13:29 via Islington Now
  
  A ground-floor shop on Holloway Road caught fire at approximately 5.45am on Wednesday 11 November, forcing five to evacuate and temporarily closing part of Holloway Road and neighbouring businesses.  Four fire engines and 25 firefighters arrived to tackle the blaze. It took over three hours to get the fire under control, with crews mobilised from Islington, Holloway, and Kentish Town fire stations. Abdul K, the manager of the café next door, said that the “shop was full of smoke” and tha
  
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• Islington arts college moves closer to expansion 

  12-11-2026 13:25 via Islington Now
  
  A creative arts college is a step closer to transforming neighbouring commercial premises into film and theatre studios after securing initial council approval, allowing it to admit over 50% more students. Islington Council granted initial permission on 19 October for the proposed educational use of new units which would double Bodens College of Creative Arts current premises on the site from three to six. The registered charity, which provides free full-time training to more than 130 stude
  
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• Mildmay Liveable Neighbourhood scheme faces backlash at consultation

  12-11-2026 13:22 via Islington Now
  
  Measures introduced over the last year by the Mildmay Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme were flagged as disruptive at a community-led consultation on 4 November.Attendees said that the scheme, which introduced traffic-free zones, greening, and wider pavements, caused increased traffic on surrounding roads; adversely affecting disability access and loss of patrons for businesses.The consultation was attended by multiple council members and representatives alongside more than 40 residents.A local
  
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• Go Africa spotlights African and Caribbean art in Islington book event 

  12-11-2026 13:21 via Islington Now
  
  A community-led organisation hosted its first ever “all-rounder” book event at Islington Central Library on 28 October, marking Black History Month with a celebration of African and Caribbean storytelling.  Go Africa, founded by Anna Njie, aims to bring communities together to foster greater representation of African and Caribbean stories and experiences through cultural events such as art workshops and musical showcases. Njie said that the main goal of Go Africa is to “mobilise Africa
  
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• Islington pub landlord criticises Budget over rising costs

  12-11-2026 13:00 via Islington Now
  
  An Islington pub landlord has criticised October’s Budget, warning that rising costs will put further pressure on already shrinking profit margins. Brendan Dee, owner and landlord of the Britannia on Ironmonger Row, said that while “the dust needs to settle” before the Budget’s full impact can be assessed, his initial reaction was one of “disappointment”. “It’s not just 2p on the pint,” he said. “Prices will go up everywhere. Our suppliers will increase their prices and our
  
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• Mark Wilson feeling positive as Partick Thistle earn first-leg draw - Islington Gazette

  22-05-2026 00:19 via news.google.com
  Mark Wilson feeling positive as Partick Thistle earn first-leg draw  Islington Gazette
  
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• Departing defender Andy Robertson confident Liverpool’s future is in safe hands - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 23:34 via news.google.com
  Departing defender Andy Robertson confident Liverpool’s future is in safe hands  Islington Gazette
  
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• Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 23:27 via news.google.com
  Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg  Islington Gazette
  
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• Andrew Ridgeley: George Michael would be ‘immensely proud’ of Ivors fellowship - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 22:35 via news.google.com
  Andrew Ridgeley: George Michael would be ‘immensely proud’ of Ivors fellowship  Islington Gazette
  
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• Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 22:25 via news.google.com
  Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence  Islington Gazette
  
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• Caballo De Mar shines in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier victory - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 21:46 via news.google.com
  Caballo De Mar shines in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier victory  Islington Gazette
  
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• Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 21:36 via news.google.com
  Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces  Islington Gazette
  
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• Daryz decisive in straightforward Prix Aga Khan IV triumph - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 21:16 via news.google.com
  Daryz decisive in straightforward Prix Aga Khan IV triumph  Islington Gazette
  
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• MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 21:06 via news.google.com
  MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections  Islington Gazette
  
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• Arteta reveals crying son told him of Arsenal title win - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 19:49 via news.google.com
  Arteta reveals crying son told him of Arsenal title win  Islington Gazette
  
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• FA investigates Southampton over ‘Spygate’ scandal - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 19:25 via news.google.com
  FA investigates Southampton over ‘Spygate’ scandal  Islington Gazette
  
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• Casemiro has played his last game for Man Utd – Michael Carrick - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 18:00 via news.google.com
  Casemiro has played his last game for Man Utd – Michael Carrick  Islington Gazette
  
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• Natalie McNally’s killer called himself a ‘monster’ in probation statements - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 17:59 via news.google.com
  Natalie McNally’s killer called himself a ‘monster’ in probation statements  Islington Gazette
  
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• Emma Raducanu steers clear of favourites in French Open draw - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 17:29 via news.google.com
  Emma Raducanu steers clear of favourites in French Open draw  Islington Gazette
  
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• Huge summer discount on zoos, theme parks and cinemas - here’s when it starts - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  Huge summer discount on zoos, theme parks and cinemas - here’s when it starts  Islington Gazette
  
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• Funeral fundraiser for three sisters recovered off Brighton beach launched - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 15:26 via news.google.com
  Funeral fundraiser for three sisters recovered off Brighton beach launched  Islington Gazette
  
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• Drying ground would aid Night Raider claims in Temple Stakes - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 14:59 via news.google.com
  Drying ground would aid Night Raider claims in Temple Stakes  Islington Gazette
  
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• Martin Lewis furious after fake 'Nigel Farage fight story' scam - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 13:39 via news.google.com
  Martin Lewis furious after fake 'Nigel Farage fight story' scam  Islington Gazette
  
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• Spring hope as Islington steps up climate fight - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 13:11 via news.google.com
  Spring hope as Islington steps up climate fight  Islington Gazette
  
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• Gstaad headlines 10 for Irish 2,000 Guineas - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 12:55 via news.google.com
  Gstaad headlines 10 for Irish 2,000 Guineas  Islington Gazette
  
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• Have your say on plans to boost Cally high street - islington.media

  21-05-2026 12:06 via news.google.com
  Have your say on plans to boost Cally high street  islington.media
  
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• Lidl announces change in all UK supermarkets with new 15p charge - Islington Gazette

  21-05-2026 11:31 via news.google.com
  Lidl announces change in all UK supermarkets with new 15p charge  Islington Gazette
  
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