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VIDEO – Hackney and Islington propose ban on petrol and diesel cars during peak commuter periods
Only seven weeks into 2018 and London has already exceeded its pollution limits for the whole year. In reaction, Hackney and Islington are set to ban petrol and diesel cars
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VIDEO – Islington Council leads the battle against diesel vehicles in London
In November last year, Islington Council called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to completely ban diesel vehicles from operating in the City within the next decade. It is a strong
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10 Green Spaces You Must Visit in Islington
With the season of spring well underway, Chiara Fiorollo rounds up a collection of local green spaces sure to offer Islingtonites a relaxing, enviromentally-friendly afternoon out… Last year, Islington was
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Opinion: How Islington Students Can Balance Academic and Outdoor Pursuits
Academic study and sporting pursuits are both important to many Londoners, but how can we combine the two? Chiara Fiorollo investigates… Despite all of today’s technological innovations, the increase
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Breathe Easy in Islington
Breathing easy has never been so simple in London. The British Lung Foundation – a charity which supports people affected by lung disease and works with “Breathe Easy” groups –
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Opinion – Why London’s Cycle Safety Needs Serious Attention
A pressing local issue; can outdated inner London road infrastructure cope with the fastest growing commuting trend in the area? My friends ask me if I get scared riding my
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Islington Named London’s Greenest Borough
Many people walking around the cobbled streets of Islington surrounded by buildings and traffic find it hard to connect the term “green borough” with “Islington”. Aaron Casanova, studying at City
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The world of sustainable fashion in Islington
London Fashion Week returned this spring, showcasing 97 Autumn/Winter catwalk shows over five days. While reasserting the capital’s status as a leader in the global fashion industry the event also
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Why you didn’t save for the rainy day
Economists are heralding the recession as a turning point in our spending habits but are they right? We spoke to Michael Norton, a psychology professor at Harvard University and author
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