Islington Gazette

The Islington Gazette is a weekly newspaper that requires a subscription, focusing on news from the Islington borough in north London, UK. It was founded in 1856 and was previously owned by Independent News & Media. In the early 2000s, the newspaper was acquired by Archant.

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Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican confirms

3 days ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.
How strong is your airline etiquette? 'Inconsiderate' passenger told not to recline

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Joshua Searle

The man was sat on an economy flight when the passenger in front attempted to recline her seat (Image: Getty) Airline etiquette is something many of us have strong opinions on, from seat swapping, personal space and seat reclining, everyone feels they are in the right. The issue was pushed to the front of the discussion on Reddit this week, as one user shared his experience of an aircraft altercation.
Man in his 60s fighting for life after being hit by car in Islington

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Breaking news picture (Image: NQ) A man in his 60s is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Islington. The incident happened in New North Road near Mintern Street just after 5.50am today (April 8). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured. New North Road Islington closed after crash: Live updates He was taken to hospital for further treatment where his injuries were assessed as life threatening.
'How much use will be made of new £500k park if our school closes?'

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

Rev James Hill, vicar of St Jude's & St Paul's with SJSP pupils opening new playground opposite the threatened school (Image: Andri Andreou) A children's playground where pupils had a hand in the design has been launched opposite their school which is threatened with closure. Pupils from St Jude & St Paul's CoE Primary School assisted in the opening of the new park, opposite the school in Kingsbury Road on March 28.
New ‘Bansky’ artwork found in Farringdon, Clerkenwell Green

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi

Artwork which appears to be from Banksy in Farringdon (Image: Ian Branch) Banksy seems to have struck London once again with his distinctive artwork style found in Farringdon. The art shows a girl in black and white facing a wall, holding six gold spray painted balloons in Clerkenwell Green. Found on a boarded up public toilet, it holds a striking similarity to the artist’s previous work. A notice is placed next to the display, saying “it is forbidden” to remove or tamper with it.
How much crime was committed in Islington in the last 12 months?

3 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

Thousands of crimes were reported in Islington last year (Image: Essex Police) Metropolitan Police figures have revealed the most common crimes that took place in Islington over the past year. The force has released figures showing the number of offences across the borough in the 12 months since February 2024. There was a total of 32,933 crimes across Islington, with the top two - theft and violence against a person - accounting form more than half of the total.
Protesters hire open-topped bus for school closure protest

1 month ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

Staff, pupils and parents at primary schools threatened with closure hired an open-topped bus to protest outside the town hall as they began five days of strike action. St Jude's & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant primary schools are earmarked for closure by Islington Council as pupil numbers drop. Staff at both schools are striking today and tomorrow (March 5 and 6), and then from March 11 to 13. MOST READ: Death of homeless man inspires boy to set up 'take one.
Elderly man who died after Seven Sisters Road attack named for first time

1 month ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi

A man has been named as the victim after an attack at Seven Sisters Road (Image: NQ) An elderly man who died after being attacked in Holloway has been named. Fredi Reviro, 75, is understood to have been a Bulgarian national, the Metropolitan Police said. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition after reports of an assault at Seven Sisters Road, near the junction of Holloway Road, on Thursday (February 27). However, he died the day after on Friday (February 28).
Holloway Road incident: Woman dies as area cordoned

1 month ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi

Forensics tent at Holloway Road (Image: Alex Marsh / NQ) A woman has died in Holloway Road after emergency services swarmed the area. Several police cars and ambulances were seen in the area this morning (February 28) just after 10am after reports of an unwell person. The first paramedic arrived in less than four minutes and medics tried to resuscitate her. However, she died at the scene.
Pub 'saved' by overwhelming support after noise complaints put future in doubt

1 month ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Alex Marsh

Landlord Harry Smith has thanked neighbours for their support (Image: SWNS) A pub that feared it might have to shut down over noise complaints has thanked neighbours for securing its future for “another 200 years”. Clerkenwell pub The Sekforde faced strict conditions being imposed on its licence by Islington Council, after officals claimed the pub was not ensuring the “prevention of public nuisance”.