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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 2 of 2.
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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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