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Engage London: A project helping young people at risk in Islington
In today’s society, young people all over Europe are facing a magnitude of issues including, but not limited to, homelessness, loneliness and a lack of employment. In an attempt to
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In the footsteps of Islington’s extraordinary women
Clusters of people are dashing, all in different directions, not considering their surroundings. Around them are the sounds of engines, commuters chattering and footsteps on pavements. It is only appropriate
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An afternoon with the Islington Pensioners Forum
I felt quite nervous, before my lunch with the Islington Pensioners Forum, but the worries I had of intimidation vanished as soon as I walked in the room. The homely
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VIDEO – Meet the disability campaigners fighting for more Changing Places in London
According to the new London Plan, the capital is to get more Changing Places toilets, special facilities for people with multiple and profound disabilities. Standard accessible toilets do not meet
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VIDEO: 10-year-old local resident launches campaign to save Angel Wings sculpture
A £8m plan to refurbish Angel Central shopping plaza, in North London, will result in the removal of its iconic wings sculpture. A 10-year-old local resident has started a campaign
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‘Claiming A New Place On Earth’ – Refugee Charity Breaking Barriers Holds Exhibition In Shoreditch
Tucked away down a quiet side street in Shoreditch, a unique display of art suddenly appears out of nowhere. Set up in an open room at the Protein Studios is
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Disability and Hate: The “Invisible Crime” Plaguing Islington & Hackney
With London having experienced a 20% increase in hate crime towards disabled people of late, local communities in Hackney and Islington are facing increasing challenges to tackle one of the
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Islington and the Refugee Crisis: The Power of Art
The biggest ever Refugee Week is taking place this month with more than 400 events due to take place across the UK. It has a particular resonance for Islington. During
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 2)
With just a few hours remaining until the new Mayor of London’s identity is revealed, Tom Buxton concludes his two-part investigation into how Boris Johnson’s tenure affected the borough of
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 1)
Tom Buxton investigates whether London’s ex-mayor fulfilled his electoral pledges and how his actions affected Islington… Few documents enable the public to hold their leaders to account more than the electoral
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