Councillors urged to show ‘responsible political leadership’ as Brexit deadline looms
Committee hears update on preparations for potential fuel, food and medicine shortages
Read MorePaolo Scheggi in Depth, Estorick Collection: ‘Well-chosen retrospective for a versatile artist’
The work of the Florentine, who died in the early 70s aged just 31, is fast becoming iconic
Read MoreSweet Sorrow, David Mitchell, book review: ‘Contemplative treatment of life’s essential questions’
The latest novel by the Highbury-based author of One Day is ‘brimming with laugh-out-loud humour’
Read MoreThe Time Of Our Lies, Park Theatre: ‘Compelling – if you’re of the right mindset’
Bianca Bagatourian’s play about the life and work of American intellectual Howard Zinn is a ‘history lesson with sonorous contemporary relevance’
Read MoreSouthern Belles, King’s Head Theatre: ‘A raw, more personal side to Tennessee Williams’
This combination of two lesser-known plays by the celebrated writer, about queer life in the 40s and 50s, ‘highlights his genius’
Read MoreConfusion over council complaints rate leads committee chair to call for ‘true position’
Officers scolded as questions raised over accuracy of figures
Read MoreTown Hall hoards cash in expectation of no-deal Brexit
Islington expands its cash reserves as councillor warns the country is ‘hurtling’ towards the cliff edge
Read MoreTrading standards in underage alcohol crackdown as two shops called in for review
Newsagent caught in sting after social services tip-off
Read MoreTown Hall’s ‘covert surveillance’ increases amid crackdown on illegal sublets
Six cases authorised in last financial year though rate still lower than 2010 peak
Read MoreIslington Square developers respond to residents’ fears that it could become as busy as Covent Garden
Estates manager says events in Esther Anne Place will be ‘community based’
Read MoreNHS Trust chief ‘determined to learn’ from hospital ward homicide
Plans laid out to bring down the level of violent incidents on wards
Read MoreFood market’s desire for three-year extension met with complaints about noise, smell and ‘vermin’
Council stands by application as ‘adding character to the local area’
Read MoreThe Hunt, Almeida Theatre: ‘This show has it all’
This stage adaptation of the iconic Danish film is ‘slick, clever and near faultless’
Read MoreSeven Sisters Road club loses licence over ‘Wild West’ levels of violence
Venue speaks out with concerns over Eritrean community ‘all being tarred with the same brush’
Read MoreRestrictions on Islington Sports Bar loosened as neighbours continue to complain
Over 1,600 people sign petition to relax restrictions on venue
Read MoreCouncillors ‘call time on scandalous obfuscation’ with declaration of climate emergency
Town Hall to lobby central government for powers and budget to meet net zero target by 2030
Read MoreRoyal Free chief executive apologises as concerns raised over eligibility for non-emergency ambulances
Campaigners warn new contract could result in vulnerable residents losing access
Read MoreCouncillors ‘challenge’ Islington to reduce rate of school exclusions
Committee calls for drawing up of local Charter for Inclusion
Read MoreScathing council review calls for ‘poorly designed’ Universal Credit system to be abandoned
Committee calls immediate compensation for severely disabled people who have ‘lost out’ having moved to UC
Read MoreSupermarket accused of targeting care home residents with high-strength alcohol
Council alleges Silver Star ‘intentionally stocks’ high strength alcohol to sell to St Martin of Tours House residents
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