Islington Gazette

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Poppy Huggett

Thousands of naked cyclists set to return to the streets of London (Image: WNBR) Thousands of naked cyclists are set to return to the streets of London this summer for the World Naked Bike Ride. The annual event sees cyclists pedal through the city wearing little or no clothing. This year, participants will take to the streets on Saturday, June 14. The event, which has been running since 2004, only took a break in 2020 due to the pandemic.

1 week ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Mike Brooke

4 1/1 How green your neighbourhood is can be important for students to live in a healthy environment while at college, a survey has revealed. The top London borough for open spaces within walking distance has emerged as Islington, according to findings from The Stay Club, an accommodation management company. Islington has 137 parks and a plethora of wildlife to hand such as Highbury Fields and Caledonian Park in Holloway for some parks and leaves to help you relax.

2 weeks ago | islingtongazette.co.uk | Mike Brooke

2 1/1 Schoolgirl Lucy Kramer has reworked Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet to bring his unseen character ‘Rosaline’ to life after 400 years. The nine-year-old from Islington has won first place in a national ‘Shakespeare Monologue’ competition. Lucy’s compelling piece was Rosaline Capulet Revised which she wrote and performed herself. She reimagines the voice of Rosaline from Romeo and Juliet “with wit and originality”.