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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Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp

2 days ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Alex Marsh

Proposals to upgrade the station – the fourth busiest in the UK – were revealed last year by Network Rail and Lambeth Council. The local authority has now revealed that the regeneration will be led by a three-way partnership that includes Places for London, Transport for London’s property company. Major changes to the station would be brought about by opening up boarded-up railway arches to create a new southern concourse.
24-hour patrol tackles noisy neighbours and fly-tippers

3 days ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Mike Brooke

4 1/1 A 24-hour neighbourhood patrol team is now on the streets set up by Islington Council to tackle things like noisy neighbours and fly-tippers during the day as well as night-time — and can issue fines up to £1,000 a time. The patrols are part of a partnership by the council with police and the ‘Parkguard’ security organisation to go where they’re needed, switching routes each day to respond quickly to any anti-social hotspots.
The 54 schools in Islington with empty spaces that could be under threat

5 days ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

The capital is facing a drop in demand for school places, with a declining birth rate the main reason, according to London Councils. A 20% decrease between 2012 and 2022 translated to 27,490 fewer live births. Local authorities have cited a lack of affordable family housing, Brexit and the cost of living as contributing factors.
Man rushed to hospital with leg injuries after ‘serious’ crash in Hoxton

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Olivia Carter

Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called to East Road at 7.19am this morning (May 29) with reports of an incident. Two ambulance crews, an incident response officer and a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. A man was found suffering from leg injuries and was treated before being taken to a major trauma centre as a priority.
Warning issued to Londoners as two people die after taking 'blue pills'

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Ealing Council has issued a warning to Londoners as two people have died after taking 'blue pills'. (Image: Getty Images) Londoners have been told not to take any 'blue pills' after two people died over the bank holiday weekend. According to Ealing Council, they died after taking the unidentified blue drug together in Southall, West London. Following their deaths, the council is issuing a warning to anyone who may have the drugs in possession.
ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

ITV drama, Out There, starring Martin Clunes, has been axed after just one series following bad ratings. (Image: ITV) ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren’t, it seems.
Holloway Road, Archway group fight in road: Man arrested

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Olivia Carter

The Metropolitan Police were alerted to reports of an incident involving a group of people in Holloway Road at 11.37am on May 24. At the scene, officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody at this stage. There have been no injuries reported in connection to the incident. A spokesperson for the Met said: "We were called at 11:37hrs on Saturday, 24 May to reports of a group of people fighting in Holloway Road, N19.
Man taken to hospital after falling unwell outside Moorgate station

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

The incident happened outside the station just before 3.05pm today (May 20). Officers and London Ambulance crews attended and treated a man before taking him to hospital. His condition is unknown at this stage. We have contacted British Transport Police for further information. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “Were called today (Tuesday) at 3.06pm to reports of a person unwell outside Moorgate station.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

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

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

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

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly occurred at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he was charged after attending a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.