Monthly Archives: February 2016

Shoreditch murder reconstructed for Crimewatch

February 8, 20160

Marvin Couson was shot in May 2002 at the Lime Bar, now known as Queen of Hoxton pub. Couson sustained injuries that kept him unable to do anything for himself
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32 year old man charged with death of woman in Jessop Court

February 8, 20160

Following the stabbing of a 25 year old woman at a block of flats at Jessop Court off Graham Street in Islington, Arben Rexha, 32 has been charged over her death. The
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VIDEO: City News Update

February 1, 20160

Michael Jennings and Eve Cranston with the latest stories from City News TV.

National Storytelling Week: Top 4 Authors From Islington

February 1, 20160

This week is National Storytelling Week, which started on Saturday 30th January and will end on Saturday 6th February. This is the Society for Storytelling’s 16th annual National Storytelling Week
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Islington’s Alternative Wedding Venues

February 1, 20160

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day fast approaching. But the lovefest doesn’t end after February 14th, as February is National Wedding Month. We celebrate some of the best
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Yoga Fundraiser For Refugees In Calais

February 1, 20160

On Wednesday 3rd February, Campus London will be hosting a yoga fundraiser for refugees in Calais. It doesn’t matter if you’re a yoga professional or if you would normally rather stay
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AUDIO: Wi-FI Speeds In Islington Lower Than Average

February 1, 20160

Did you struggle to open this page? Well it’s no surprise. It appears that the highest broadband speed you can get in Islington is 10 megabytes per second lower than
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Almost Half Of Hackney’s Children Overweight

February 1, 20160

Almost half of Hackney’s children are overweight or obese, according to new figures released last week. Over a quarter of the borough’s reception children were also overweight or obese. Talking to
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AUDIO: City News Radio

February 1, 20160

Listen to the latest from City News Radio’s team based in the heart of Islington, presented by Jessica Hutchby and Lisa Pounder.

Campaigner Pressures Council To Step Up Anti-Suicide Measures

February 1, 20160

A campaigner who launched the Hornsey Lane Bridge Anti-Suicide in 2010 argues that the delays to get better anti-suicide measures put in place are to blame for the latest suicide. Sarah
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