Monthly Archives: December 2014
Have yourself a VERY merry Christmas: the best mulled wines around St John Street
For those who enjoy a heartier treat, Christmas is not only for presents and carols, but also the time for a steaming mug of spicy mulled wine. We’ve chosen the best ones around
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Theatre review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Old Red Lion Theatre
Metal Rabbit is at the Old Red Lion Theatre this December with the perennially popular festive show “A Christmas Carol”, adapted by Neil Bartlett. Director Gus Miller stages a worthwhile production
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Merry Kissmas! Giant mistletoe chandelier unveiled at Islington Square
Upper Street was transformed into a romantic wonderland on Wednesday night as couples flocked to embrace under a giant mistletoe chandelier at the Old Post Office. Rev Simon Harvey of
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End of an era? Buffalo Bar staff touched by support
The staff at an iconic Islington music venue facing eviction have been moved by the support of locals fighting to save the place. DJ Paul Guided Missile, who has worked at the Buffalo
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Opinion: New Era estate tenants need someone else than Russell Brand
The possible eviction of 93 families from Hoxton’s New Era estate is the height of London’s housing dilemma. Someone has to save these people from homelessness before it is too
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Is a cashless Islington on the cards?
Most parking meters in the borough have recently been switched to a pay-by-phone system. But is everybody happy with leaving their change at home?
“Plague pit” under Islington Green, say historians
Islington Green could be sitting on top of a burial pit dating back to the time of the bubonic plaque, according to historians. It is no secret that the plague –
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Our guide to Islington’s Christmas markets
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We compiled the best markets and events for the holiday season, so you can get your Christmas shopping done in time this year
When it comes to skincare, is nutrition the answer?
Egyptian ruler Cleopatra, renowned for her beauty, reportedly indulged in milk and honey baths whilst the Romans used creams with oregano seeds. But what does it take nowadays to care
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