<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Islington - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Islington with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hard-hitting’: Stoke Newington community flocks to climate film screening ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/hard-hitting-stoke-newington-community-flocks-to-climate-film-screening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/hard-hitting-stoke-newington-community-flocks-to-climate-film-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel residents vote on proposed business improvement plan for crime reduction and environmental services]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 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 ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/angel-residents-vote-on-proposed-business-improvement-plan-for-crime-reduction-and-environmental-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/angel-residents-vote-on-proposed-business-improvement-plan-for-crime-reduction-and-environmental-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five flee homes after shop fire on Holloway Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/five-flee-homes-after-shop-fire-on-holloway-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/five-flee-homes-after-shop-fire-on-holloway-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islington arts college moves closer to expansion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/islington-arts-college-moves-closer-to-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/islington-arts-college-moves-closer-to-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mildmay Liveable Neighbourhood scheme faces backlash at consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/mildmay-liveable-neighbourhood-scheme-faces-backlash-at-consultation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/mildmay-liveable-neighbourhood-scheme-faces-backlash-at-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go Africa spotlights African and Caribbean art in Islington book event ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/go-africa-spotlights-african-and-caribbean-art-in-islington-book-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/go-africa-spotlights-african-and-caribbean-art-in-islington-book-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable homes slashed in revised Archway Campus plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/affordable-homes-slashed-in-revised-archway-campus-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/affordable-homes-slashed-in-revised-archway-campus-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islington pub landlord criticises Budget over rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/islington-pub-landlord-criticises-budget-over-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/islington-pub-landlord-criticises-budget-over-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Wilson feeling positive as Partick Thistle earn first-leg draw - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Wilson feeling positive as Partick Thistle earn first-leg draw&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/mark-wilson-feeling-positive-as-partick-thistle-earn-first-leg-draw-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/mark-wilson-feeling-positive-as-partick-thistle-earn-first-leg-draw-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departing defender Andy Robertson confident Liverpool’s future is in safe hands - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departing defender Andy Robertson confident Liverpool&rsquo;s future is in safe hands&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/departing-defender-andy-robertson-confident-liverpools-future-is-in-safe-hands-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/departing-defender-andy-robertson-confident-liverpools-future-is-in-safe-hands-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/nothing-between-st-mirren-and-partick-thistle-after-lively-first-leg-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/nothing-between-st-mirren-and-partick-thistle-after-lively-first-leg-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Ridgeley: George Michael would be ‘immensely proud’ of Ivors fellowship - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Ridgeley: George Michael would be &lsquo;immensely proud&rsquo; of Ivors fellowship&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/andrew-ridgeley-george-michael-would-be-immensely-proud-of-ivors-fellowship-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/andrew-ridgeley-george-michael-would-be-immensely-proud-of-ivors-fellowship-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Perry says songwriters should &rsquo;embrace&rsquo; artificial intelligence&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/linda-perry-says-songwriters-should-embrace-artificial-intelligence-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/linda-perry-says-songwriters-should-embrace-artificial-intelligence-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caballo De Mar shines in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier victory - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caballo De Mar shines in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier victory&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/caballo-de-mar-shines-in-prix-vicomtesse-vigier-victory-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/caballo-de-mar-shines-in-prix-vicomtesse-vigier-victory-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges &lsquo;common sense&rsquo; policy on single-sex spaces&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/equalities-watchdog-chairwoman-urges-common-sense-policy-on-single-sex-spaces-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/equalities-watchdog-chairwoman-urges-common-sense-policy-on-single-sex-spaces-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daryz decisive in straightforward Prix Aga Khan IV triumph - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryz decisive in straightforward Prix Aga Khan IV triumph&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/daryz-decisive-in-straightforward-prix-aga-khan-iv-triumph-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/daryz-decisive-in-straightforward-prix-aga-khan-iv-triumph-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/msps-to-elect-new-first-minister-after-scottish-elections-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/msps-to-elect-new-first-minister-after-scottish-elections-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta reveals crying son told him of Arsenal title win - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arteta reveals crying son told him of Arsenal title win&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/arteta-reveals-crying-son-told-him-of-arsenal-title-win-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/arteta-reveals-crying-son-told-him-of-arsenal-title-win-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA investigates Southampton over ‘Spygate’ scandal - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[FA investigates Southampton over &lsquo;Spygate&rsquo; scandal&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/fa-investigates-southampton-over-spygate-scandal-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/fa-investigates-southampton-over-spygate-scandal-islington-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casemiro has played his last game for Man Utd – Michael Carrick - Islington Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casemiro has played his last game for Man Utd &ndash; Michael Carrick&nbsp;&nbsp;Islington Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/casemiro-has-played-his-last-game-for-man-utd-michael-carrick-islington-gazette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/islington/casemiro-has-played-his-last-game-for-man-utd-michael-carrick-islington-gazette/</guid></item></channel></rss>