Council budget ‘illegal’ say Greens
Members of the Green Party, which held a seat on the council until the last election, are claiming the council budget was decided illegally and behind closed doors. Emma Dixon, Green candidate for the...
View ArticleIs Islington London’s most homophobic borough?
Islington is often mistakenly thought of as a wealthy Borough full of posh media-types. It is actually one of the UK’s most deprived Boroughs. There is a gap between perception and reality. So it may...
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Arsenal fashion: Alex on Song but Arshavin all at sea
While Arsenal’s chances of winning something this year appear to be disappearing perhaps Alex Song could win a best dressed man award for his get up today. Earlier midfield star Jack Wilshere tweeted:...
View ArticleCouncil pays out £3m in redundancies
Islington Council has spent a staggering £3m making nearly 250 people redundant over the last three years, new figures obtained by Islington Now have revealed. One senior employee received a ‘golden...
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Lehmann to rejoin Arsenal and resume hostilities
Jens Lehmann is close to rejoining Arsenal and resuming competition for top spot with Manuel Almunia, five years after the German left the club. Lehman played nearly 200 games for Arsenal The 41...
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Wenger: I do question myself
Arsene Wenger has admitted he questioned his ability in the wake of his side crashing out of three cup competitions. The Arsenal manager, however, said that he has faith in the squad despite two...
View ArticleDjourou injury boost for Wenger
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has given Arsene Wenger a much-needed boost after announcing he may be back playing within weeks. Djourou, who has made 31 appearances for the Gunners this season,...
View ArticleArsenal ticket prices to rise by 6.5 per cent
Many tickets prices at Arsenal are to rise by over 6 per cent next season, despite already being some of the country’s most expensive tickets. While there has been frustration among some of the fans at...
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Tories ‘deeply hostile’ to poor families, claims shadow minister
A shadow minister used a speech in Angel to launch an attack on the Conservatives on Saturday, suggesting that they were seeking to stop poorer people having children. Karen Buck, shadow work and...
View ArticleThe Budget and Islington – As it happened
Keep up-to-date with The Budget and how it will affect Islington by following our live blog. Budget Live Blog – Islington Now
View ArticleBenefit cheat caught by council
A benefit cheat who pretended to be broke despite having thousands in the bank has been ordered to repay four years’ worth of council benefits. Siobhan Billings, of Andover Estate, Finsbury, claimed...
View Article£3m bill for council sackings
THE council has spent a staggering £3m making nearly 250 people redundant over the last three years, new figures obtained by Islington Now can reveal. One senior employee received a golden handshake of...
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Swimming pool planned for City Road apartments
A controversial multi-storey development may include private leisure facilities on its grounds. Planners of the 31-storey complex on City Road have applied for permission to add a swimming pool,...
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