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From Strip Clubs to the Olympics: Investigating the Art of Pole

March 3, 20170

Pavlena Todorova reveals how local fitness clubs are working to change perceptions of pole dancing from a sleazy profession to a global sport… Trends and habits are changing rapidly in
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Opinion: How Islington Students Can Balance Academic and Outdoor Pursuits

December 15, 20160

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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Are Islington Council ‘All In’ For Disabled Sports?

May 4, 20160

Sport provides invaluable opportunities for the disabled community of Islington, but will a lack of funding prove detrimental for those who need it the most? Mike Stavrou investigates… Often caught
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Islington Boxing Club: The Beating Heart of the Community

March 18, 20160

  At the end of a long corridor, as though illuminated through a keyhole, Lenny Hagland can be seen sitting at an enormous desk. It is impossible to enter the
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Opinion – Why London’s Cycle Safety Needs Serious Attention

February 26, 20161

A pressing local issue; can outdated inner London road infrastructure cope with the fastest growing commuting trend in the area?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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Cool running: East London is the new race hotspot

February 19, 20150

  It was always raining, the ground was a mud pit, and your fingers were so cold you thought they might fall off any second. Ring any bells? The  dread that
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Video: Is London ready for its own NFL franchise?

February 15, 20140

We ask American football fans in London whether it would be a smart move for the NFL to cross the pond

Video: Down at the park – What does it take to become a football pro?

February 8, 20140

Every Saturday teams of kids head to Islington’s parks to play football but only a handful, if any, will ever seriously aspire to a professional career in football. What hope
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Podcast: American Football – big sport on the small island

December 11, 20130

American Football has grown exponentially over the last few years in the UK. Since 2007, the International Series has brought regular season games to Wembley Stadium, with 2013 seeing two
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How social media is helping the NFL grow in London

December 2, 20130

Islington doesn’t sound like a natural home for the US-born National Football League, but a couple of fans – aided by social media – are helping build the league’s popularity
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