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The 4 Halloween Events You Can’t Miss in Islington and Hackney

October 28, 20160

Vera Mikusch and Tom Buxton reveal the four best ways to celebrate Halloween in the London Boroughs of Islington and Hackney this weekend… With Halloween now lying just around the corner,
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Footloose 2016 – How #SaveFabric’s Dance Protest Became “Bigger Than Anticipated”

October 27, 20160

In our latest feature, Nicolo Gervasi discusses with organiser Tim Griffith, attendees and more how a 24-hour dance protest in Islington helped further the campaign to #SaveFabric, as well as
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Death Imitates Art – Investigating Sutton House’s New Exhibition

October 19, 20160

Sutton House are currently hosting a unique exhibition dedicated to the often-taboo topic of death. Vera Mikusch travelled to Hackney to find out the inspiration behind ‘Life. Death. Whatever.’ and
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 2)

May 6, 20160

With just a few hours remaining until the new Mayor of London’s identity is revealed, Tom Buxton concludes his two-part investigation into how Boris Johnson’s tenure affected the borough of
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 1)

May 5, 20160

Tom Buxton investigates whether London’s ex-mayor fulfilled his electoral pledges and how his actions affected Islington… Few documents enable the public to hold their leaders to account more than the electoral
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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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Islington and the Refugee Crisis

March 16, 20160

Islington and the Refugee Crisis: The Islington Refugee Centre’s Struggle to Survive In the latest instalment of our special series on the refugee crisis, Daria Casalini discovers how the Islington Centre for Refugees and
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How David Temple is Bringing Classical Music ‘Bach’ to Life

March 3, 20160

“Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris.” The audience seems to be astonished when the choir starts singing the 12th piece of Bach’s Mass in B minor (BWV 232). They
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Breathe Easy in Islington

March 1, 20160

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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