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Crime & Safety · IslingtonMan convicted of petrol-bombing Islington migrant hotel
Mark Neville has been convicted of petrol-bombing a hotel in Islington used to house migrants. CCTV footage showed the 65-year-old lighting and throwing the device on September 24, 2025. No one was injured in the incident.
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Local News · IslingtonInquest into Pentonville suicide forces NHS policy overhaul
The death of Stephen Nuth, 51, in HMP Pentonville prompted an inquest that blamed a nurse’s failure to read his medical notes. The coroner’s report has pushed the North London NHS Foundation Trust to amend its policy on reviewing records before inmate assessments.
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Transport & TfL · IslingtonAngel Tube station faces year-long closure over escalator replacement
Angel Underground station in Islington could close for up to a year as Transport for London plans to replace its three 200-ft escalators. The station serves nearly 12 million passengers annually, and the escalators are 35 years old and becoming unreliable.
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Council & Politics · All LondonLondon families left waiting as school closure process criticised
A new London Councils report says lengthy closure consultations leave pupils, parents and staff in limbo for months. The body calls for faster decisions on vacant school sites and for the DfE to set uniform rules.
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Transport & TfL · IslingtonMotorcyclist killed on Tollington Road, traffic snarls hit Islington
A man in his thirties died after his motorcycle collided with a bus on Tollington Road, Islington, at about 11:30 am on 25 September 2026. London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police attended, closed the road and warned of congestion towards Finsbury Park.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonLondon pubs with beer gardens for September heatwave
Londoners can make the most of an unexpected late-September warm spell with temperatures forecast to hit 27°C on Friday, 25 September 2026. Several pubs across the capital offer extensive outdoor spaces, including beer gardens and private huts, ideal for enjoying the sunshine and a drink.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonCanal Museum offers Halloween tours through Islington Tunnel
The Canal Museum near King’s Cross is hosting Halloween-themed tours through the historic Islington Tunnel from 29 to 31 October 2026. The tours include ghost stories and decorations, with standard tickets costing £17.50 for adults and a special 'Scream Tea' option available.
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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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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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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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