Review: ‘Marching on Together’ at the Old Red Lion Theatre
This month the world premiere of Adam Hughes’ Marching on Together comes to the Old Red Lion. The 23-year-old writer from Leeds recounts the glory days of hooliganism in England through the eyes of
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Podcast: Will London become the social media capital?
The UK has the highest proportion of social media users in the world, even though platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn were born in the US. It seems
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The Arandora Star: A Forgotten Tragedy Of World War II
What immediately stands out, when you ascend the staircase to St. Peter’s Italian Church on Clerkenwell Road, is an awe-inspiring marble plaque covering the whole height of the wall. At the
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Have yourself a VERY merry Christmas: the best mulled wines around St John Street
For those who enjoy a heartier treat, Christmas is not only for presents and carols, but also the time for a steaming mug of spicy mulled wine. We’ve chosen the best ones around
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Theatre review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Old Red Lion Theatre
Metal Rabbit is at the Old Red Lion Theatre this December with the perennially popular festive show “A Christmas Carol”, adapted by Neil Bartlett. Director Gus Miller stages a worthwhile production
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Merry Kissmas! Giant mistletoe chandelier unveiled at Islington Square
Upper Street was transformed into a romantic wonderland on Wednesday night as couples flocked to embrace under a giant mistletoe chandelier at the Old Post Office. Rev Simon Harvey of
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End of an era? Buffalo Bar staff touched by support
The staff at an iconic Islington music venue facing eviction have been moved by the support of locals fighting to save the place. DJ Paul Guided Missile, who has worked at the Buffalo
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Opinion: New Era estate tenants need someone else than Russell Brand
The possible eviction of 93 families from Hoxton’s New Era estate is the height of London’s housing dilemma. Someone has to save these people from homelessness before it is too
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Is a cashless Islington on the cards?
Most parking meters in the borough have recently been switched to a pay-by-phone system. But is everybody happy with leaving their change at home?