Reel Islington: Q&A with director Dave Lojek
Dave Lojek is one of the directors that entered into this year’s Reel Islington Film Festival Short Film Awards under the theme ‘Home is where I want to be…’, screening this Friday
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Reel Islington: Q&A with director Matthew Barton
Matthew Barton is one of the directors that entered into this year’s Reel Islington Film Festival Short Film Awards under the theme ‘Home is where I want to be…’, screening this Friday
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Reel Islington: A Canadian film director in London
This Friday (February 28) marks the start of this year’s Reel Islington Film Festival, a must for local movie buffs. On the first day, the festival will screen the submissions to
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Podcast: Independent cinema in Islington
Independent cinema isn’t just for hardcore movie buffs. We look at what’s on in Islington and find out why audiences are attracted to independent films
Takeaway Islington: 305 fast food outlets and a healthy eating campaign
Local residents are not short of places to buy convenience food but what are the implications for their health?
Podcast: Tattoo taboo? The role of religion in getting inked
Tattoos continue to be popular in the UK, especially among the young. How much does religion play a part in the decision to get ‘inked’?
Video: Is London ready for its own NFL franchise?
We ask American football fans in London whether it would be a smart move for the NFL to cross the pond
To ride or not to ride: The dangers of cycling
Anyone regularly cycling in London knows how dangerous it can be to get in the saddle instead of taking the tube. We talk to those trying to reduce the risks
Smithfield redevelopment inquiry opens
Today (Tuesday) marks the start of yet another public inquiry into the future of Smithfield Market, parts of which have been empty for decades. The General Market and adjacent Fish
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Video: Down at the park – What does it take to become a football pro?
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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