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Transport & TfL · IslingtonTfL may limit Angel station exits evenings and weekends, full year‑long shutdown also under review
TfL is considering making Angel station exit‑only during evenings and weekends from November and is also studying a full closure that could last up to a year. Local traders and the Islington Council leader warn the move would hurt businesses, while TfL says no decision has been taken yet.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Covid cases: Positivity rate explained
A high PCR positivity rate reported in Islington is not a reliable indicator of COVID-19 prevalence due to low testing volumes, the council has stated. While cases have risen, they are similar to last year's autumn figures.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Council declares 'private rent crisis'
Islington Council has declared a 'private renting crisis' and voted to lobby the government for powers to introduce rent controls and an emergency rent freeze. Average rents in the borough reached £2,868 in August 2026, a 6.2 per cent annual increase.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Council denies suppressing nursery closure news
Islington Council has denied accusations it withheld news of the Paradise Park Children's Centre nursery closure until after the May local elections. The nursery shut on 22 July 2026 after its operator surrendered its contract. A judicial review of the closure was dismissed by the High Court.
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Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf House
Islington Council gave formal consent on 10 September 2026 for Royal UK Properties III Ltd to demolish the former Children’s Society headquarters, now known as Edward Rudolf House, after a Planning Inspectorate appeal in October 2024 called the vacant building an unmistakable eyesore. Demolition has already begun.
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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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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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