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23 stories from and about Islington, mostly crime & safety, culture & arts, council & politics. The most recent ran on 7 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonArsenal store on Drayton Park damaged in overnight raid, police seek footage
The Arsenal merchandise store near Emirates Stadium was targeted between 03:30 and 04:30 on 14 August 2026. Police are examining CCTV and forensic evidence but have not yet identified suspects. Residents with doorbell or dash-cam footage are asked to contact 101.
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Crime & Safety · Islington£20,000 reward offered for information on Alex Sloley missing since 2008
A £20,000 reward is available for information leading to Alex Sloley, who disappeared from Islington in August 2008 aged 16. Police say he was exploited by gangs and appeal for witnesses who may have seen him or know of his whereabouts. The case remains active.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonArsenal sign Bruno Guimarães for £75m to strengthen midfield
Arsenal have completed the £75m signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, with manager Mikel Arteta stating the midfielder’s arrival will push the squad forward. Guimarães was introduced to fans at Emirates Stadium but did not feature in the pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
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Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington homes and schools to get low-cost heat assessments
A non-profit group founded in Islington will provide tailored heat assessments for homes, schools and community buildings at reduced rates. The service aims to help residents avoid ineffective fixes and cut reliance on air conditioning as temperatures rise.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington waste fires cost £1m as battery disposal rules stall in Lords
Islington’s Hornsey Street Waste Transfer Station suffered its fourth fire in 14 months on 28 July 2026, causing at least £1 million in damage. Officials say improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is driving the blazes, while the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill remains stuck in Parliament.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonMet Police seek nine men after violence at Arsenal victory parade in Islington
Metropolitan Police have released images of nine men wanted for questioning after four violent incidents during Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in Islington. Officers made 29 arrests and charged twelve people following disorder on Upper Street, Caledonian Road and Highbury Crescent.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonMargot Dunn, Islington’s first Older People’s Champion and former mayor, dies at 94
Former Islington mayor Margot Dunn has died aged 94. She represented Holloway ward for 12 years, chaired fostering and adoption committees, and became the council’s first Older People’s Champion. Tributes describe her as warm, kind, and a familiar presence in the community.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonViscount Hanworth faces driving ban after Islington speeding conviction
David Stephen Geoffrey Pollock, the 3rd Viscount Hanworth, pleaded guilty to speeding at 27.6mph in a 20mph zone on Junction Road, Islington. With nine points already on his licence, he risks disqualification unless the court accepts special reasons on 7 October.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonMet Police reopen 1979 disappearance of Suzanne Lawrence, 14, last seen in Highbury
The Metropolitan Police have launched a fresh appeal to locate Suzanne Lawrence, who vanished aged 14 after leaving her Harold Hill home in 1979. Detectives want to trace three boys who took the sisters to a squat near Highbury Fields, Islington, and anyone who helped them during that week.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonRSPCA rescues Nelson, dog strangled by owner in Islington garden
A dog found with two skull fractures and severe injuries after its owner attempted to strangle it in an Islington garden has been rehomed following a year of rehabilitation. The RSPCA prosecuted the owner, while Nelson now lives with Donna Batchelor in Chelmsford.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonCarlton Cinema tours open to public for two August dates
The former Carlton Cinema on Essex Road, now owned by Gracepoint church, will open for guided tours on 14 August and 5 September. Tickets cost £20 and include access to unrestored areas and a history of the building.
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Man charged with murder after fatal assault on Hungerford Road, Islington
Mohamed Touitha, 23, of Islington, has been charged with murder following the death of Ahmed Jama on 15 July. Two women remain on bail for grievous bodily harm, while a 24-year-old man was released on bail after arrest.
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Local News · IslingtonVictorian-themed street spectacle held on Holloway Road
A community celebration on Holloway Road saw residents and Victorian-era performers gather to mark the heritage of Islington. Organised by the Holloway Neighbourhood Group, the event featured musicians, poets, and a new anthology of local writing.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Islington or bear directly on it.
- Local News · London
London constituencies record the lowest depression rates in England
Data from the House of Commons Library show nine of the ten UK constituencies with the smallest share of diagnosed depression are in London, led by Brent West at 6.66%. The capital also hosts the nation’s lowest neighbourhood rate at 4.2% in St John's Wood North.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSevere delays hit Northern, Victoria and Overground Weaver services
A points failure at Camden Town has halted the Northern line, a signal fault at Highbury & Islington is slowing the Victoria line, and the Overground Weaver service is suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points problem at Peckham Rye, MyLondon reports.
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Council & Politics · LondonSadiq Khan urged to condemn RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s London visit
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan faces calls to condemn the visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, whose organisation critics link to violence against religious minorities in India. Campaigners want security increased and the Home Office to assess whether Bhagwat should be banned.
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Met Police E-bike Fleet Grows to 25 to Tackle Street Crime
The Metropolitan Police has increased its fleet of crime-fighting electric bikes from five to 25. This expansion is part of an initiative to combat street crime and phone theft across London, with the new bikes enabling officers to navigate traffic and pursue offenders more effectively. The move comes as neighbourhood crime has seen a significant decrease.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police ordered to improve data protection after stalking and honeytrap breaches
The Metropolitan Police must urgently improve its data protection policies after sending a stalking victim’s new address to the defendant and exposing email addresses of 18 people linked to Parliament in the Westminster honeytrap case. The ICO called the breaches foreseeable and preventable.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAlmeida Theatre revives Sarah Kane’s 'Cleansed' with dance and graphic violence
A new production of Sarah Kane’s 1998 play 'Cleansed' at the Almeida Theatre in Islington uses interpretive dance and symbolism to depict graphic violence. Director Rebecca Frecknall’s revival has drawn praise for its visual style but criticism over its disturbing content.
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Crime & Safety · LondonIslington tops London crime rates outside Central London
Islington has the highest crime rate in London outside Central London, with 132 crimes per 1,000 residents, according to Home Office figures. Theft, robbery and drug offences rose across the capital, but overall crime fell by 3% in the year to March 2026.
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WorldFour London men jailed over Plymouth acid murder linked to £120,000 drug debt
Four London men have been sentenced for their roles in the fatal acid attack on Danny Cahalane in Plymouth. The crime was linked to a £120,000 drug debt owed to an overseas boss. Two received life sentences for murder, while two others were jailed for manslaughter and related offences.
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Transport & TfL · CamdenEuston station reopens after person injured on Victoria line tracks
A person was taken to hospital after an incident on the tracks at Euston station on 31 July. The Victoria line was suspended between Highbury & Islington and Warren Street, causing severe delays. British Transport Police confirmed the incident was not suspicious.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonTime Out Lists Spotlight London’s Halal and Barbecue Dining Scenes
Time Out London’s latest restaurant lists name 21 halal and barbecue venues spanning 12 boroughs, revealing how local communities shape the capital’s food identity. The selections include Michelin-starred Mayfair spots alongside Walthamstow family-run eateries.
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