BREAKING NEWS: WOMAN STABBED TO DEATH IN ISLINGTON
A woman has died after being stabbed at a block of flats in Islington last night. Police were called to Jessops Court at 11.50pm on Sunday, 31st January by a man who
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Dry January in Islington
Alcohol charity Alcohol Concerns has relaunched its popular Dry January, a campaign which saw over two million drinkers in the UK give up alcohol for 31 days. Health benefits can
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Top of the Hops
By Shanique Joseph Beer lovers! A new ale is hitting the streets of London. Toast ale, made entirely from bread launches this weekend, it is the first UK-produced beer made from
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N1 – the postcode of happiness?
Last year, N1 was the most desirable post code North of Thames according to Time Out. Now, Twitter says Islington is the 15th happiest borough. What are the reasons we should
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Banksy’s new art criticism for refugee crisis
The latest piece in Banksy’s politically motivated art series highlights issues behind the refugee crisis Banksy has revealed new artwork criticising the use of teargas in the Calais refugee camp. Appearing on
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Video: New direction for Arsenal football club?
Yesterday, Arsenal lost 1-0 to Chelsea after Per Mertesacker was sent off, but it was manager Arsene Wenger’s decision to substitute Olivier Geroud which has caused controversy amongst fans. City
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Veganuary: where to eat in Islington
It is probably not accidental that January, the Monday of the year, was chosen to be the month to try and go vegan- new year’s resolutions are still reasonably fresh
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Beat the January Blues
Don’t despair, Dry January is (finally!) coming to an end. We’ve put together the best alternative events in the region to get you through those final days of struggle
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Burns Night in London
“Some hae meat and canna eat, – And some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit” – Robert
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Last orders? The Decline of the East End Boozer
It seems ironic that one of the defining features of British culture is slipping into an alarming decline. The good old pub with its roaring fire, creaking floorboards, friendly atmosphere
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