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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BBC confirms W1A sequel with Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher after 8 years

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Molly Court

See the cast list for W1A sequel Twenty Twenty Six with Hugh Bonneville (Image: BBC/So Television/PA Media/Matt Crossick) The BBC has finally confirmed Hugh Bonneville is set to return as the legendary Ian Fletcher in a W1A sequel. Titled Twenty Twenty Six, the brand new sitcom will focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the six-part mockumentary series, Bonneville will reprise the role as he takes on a new title, the BBC’s director of integrity for the World Cup.
Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with message of support for rapper due in court

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

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town in November last year. The 27-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (June 18).
'Council's threat to evict foodbank could lead to needy going hungry'

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Milo Boyd

Islington Foodbank faces eviction from its location at Highbury Roundhouse, putting the future of the organisation and its ability to feed those in need in jeopardy. The council has demanded the foodbank sign a licence with terms that allow it to be evicted at very short notice. The foodbank - run by the Trussell Trust - has refused to do so, and now faces a day in court that will cost the charity thousands of pounds or more in legal bills.
Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp

3 weeks 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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.