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Controversial plan to sell alcohol in Finsbury Park dropped

Finsbury Park, where events firm Assembled Gala had applied to serve alcohol for nine hours a day

Simon Allin, LDRS

A controversial plan to set up a drinking and entertainment venue in Finsbury Park was not discussed by councillors after the item was withdrawn. Haringey Council’s licensing sub-committee had been due to consider an application for The Open...

City Road was taped off after a man was stabbed outside Moorfields Eye Hospital

Knife Crime

'Massive stabbing' in Old Street forces Moorfields Eye Hospital to close

Emma Bartholomew

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Independent candidate Martyn Perks (Bunhill)

Local Elections 2021

Anti-LTN independent candidates deny creating new political party

Emma Bartholomew

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60pc of the adult population in Norfolk and Waveney have received their first dose of the coronaviru

Coronavirus

Islington reports lowest coronavirus infection rate in London

Ed Sheridan, LDRS

The Royal Free in Hampstead and the Whittington Hospital in Archway. Pictures: PA

Health

North London nurses: 1% NHS pay offer is a 'kick in the teeth'

Sam Volpe

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Islington Town Hall in Upper Street

Lockdown Easing

Town Hall hits out at government ‘failures’ in school Covid exit strategy

Ed Sheridan, LDRS

Customers and market stalls outside the Archway Tavern 17.04.21.

Lockdown Easing

What's opening in Islington when Covid lockdown rules ease on May 17?

Emma Bartholomew

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Arsenal's Rob Holding (left) and Villarreal's Moreno Gerard battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro

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Arsenal miss out on Europa League final after goalless draw

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Middlesex's Robbie White in batting action

White holds Middlesex together against Gloucestershire

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Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro is interviewed after the FA Women's Super League match at Meadow Park

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Arsenal round off WSL season against relegation threatened Aston Villa

Josh Bunting

Islington primary district team face the camera

Football

Hat-trick of wins for Islington and Camden district teams

Jacob Ranson

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Arsenal's Kim Little (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the FA

Arsenal FC

Arsenal duo Little and McCabe named in Her Football Hub team of the week

Josh Bunting

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy (left) and Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe battle for the ball during the Pre

Arsenal FC

Arsenal's Arteta feels Newcastle win was good preparation for Villareal tie

Jacob Ranson

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Arsenal's Jill Roord (left) and Manchester City's Lauren Hemp battle for the ball during the FA Wome

Arsenal FC

Arsenal midfielder Jill Roord reported to be on Wolfsburg's radar

Josh Bunting

The flooding in Finsbury Park. Picture: David Nathan

Flooding

Resident speaks out as Finsbury Park flooding cases remain unresolved

Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy reporter

File photo dated 02-05-2021 of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at the end of the Premier League match a

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Arteta urges Arsenal to take 'biggest step forward' by reaching Europa...

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Sebby Holmes of Islington restaurant Farang

Highbury restaurant joins 'recipes against racism' campaign

Holly Evans

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy (left) and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli battle for the ball during t

Arsenal FC | Opinion

Mikel Arteta must trust Gabriel Martinelli against Villarreal

Jake Leach

Alan Stuttle's painting of Covid-19 ICU nurses

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Bereaved husband donates Alan Stuttle Covid-19 painting to Whittington ICU

Emma Bartholomew

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Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema (right) and West Ham United's Cecilie Redisch battle for the ball during

Arsenal FC

Arsenal duo Miedema and Montemurro nominated for April WSL awards

Josh Bunting

Arsenal's Katie McCabe celebrates scoring their third goal against Tottenham

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Katie McCabe "couldn't be happier" after signing new Arsenal contract

Josh Bunting

Arsenal's Jordan Nobbs (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with team-mat

Arsenal FC

Katie McCabe pens new long-term Arsenal deal

Josh Bunting

Rock drummer and tutor Hayley Cramer

Mental health business Totally Flawed links counsellors with creatives

Holly Evans

Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema (second left) celebrates scoring their second goal against Tottenham

Arsenal FC

Arsenal stars learn World Cup qualification opponents

Josh Bunting

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy (left) and Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe battle for the ball during the Pre

Arsenal FC

Newcastle United v Arsenal: Five Things We Learned

Zac Campbell

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City Road was taped off after a man was stabbed outside Moorfields Eye Hospital

Knife Crime

'Massive stabbing' in Old Street forces Moorfields Eye Hospital to close

Emma Bartholomew

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File photo dated 16/08/2012 of City Hall in London (left), Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed

Local Elections 2021

London Assembly election 2021: Meet the north east candidates

Emma Bartholomew and Holly Chant

60pc of the adult population in Norfolk and Waveney have received their first dose of the coronaviru

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Islington reports lowest coronavirus infection rate in London

Ed Sheridan, LDRS

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Islington's by-election candidates confirmed

Emma Bartholomew

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Ed Sheridan, LDRS

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Landlord of Tollington Arms - popular with Arsenal fans - faces eviction

Emma Bartholomew

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Islington's John Ryder heads to Texas for big fight

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North London nurses: 1% NHS pay offer is a 'kick in the teeth'

The Royal Free in Hampstead and the Whittington Hospital in Archway. Pictures: PA

Health

Sam Volpe

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A north London nursing rep has slammed the government's proposed NHS pay rise and called on the incoming mayor of London - whoever that is - to publicly back nurses and use the powers they do have to make life more affordable for them.

Finsbury Park, where events firm Assembled Gala had applied to serve alcohol for nine hours a day

Controversial plan to sell alcohol in Finsbury Park dropped

Simon Allin, LDRS

City Road was taped off after a man was stabbed outside Moorfields Eye Hospital

Knife Crime

'Massive stabbing' in Old Street forces Moorfields Eye Hospital to close

Emma Bartholomew

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60pc of the adult population in Norfolk and Waveney have received their first dose of the coronaviru

Coronavirus

Islington reports lowest coronavirus infection rate in London

Ed Sheridan, LDRS

Independent candidate Martyn Perks (Bunhill)

Local Elections 2021

Anti-LTN independent candidates deny creating new political party

Emma Bartholomew

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Highbury restaurant joins 'recipes against racism' campaign

Sebby Holmes of Islington restaurant Farang

Holly Evans

Thai restaurant Farang is featured in a fundraising cookbook aimed at combating racism against Asian communities. Head chef of the Highbury restaurant, Sebby Holmes, has contributed one of his best loved dishes to 'Recipes against Racism'...

The Tiger has replaced the Hares outside artist Ahmed Farooqui's house in Crouch Hill

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Bridget Galton

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Yolanda Ovide and Laoise Sweeney in Persephone

Theatre

New play aims to 'articulate how powerful it is when women connect'

Isabelle Walker

Little Angel Theatre on Dagmar Passage Islington first opened its doors in November 1961

Theatre

Live theatre returns as Little Angel reopens with Smartest Giant in Town

Bridget Galton

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Film: Nomadland (12A)

Michael Joyce

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Arsenal miss out on Europa League final after goalless draw

Arsenal's Rob Holding (left) and Villarreal's Moreno Gerard battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro

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Arsenal face a first season without European football in 25 years after drawing a blank in their Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal. The Gunners were trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Spain and failed to overturn the...

Middlesex's Robbie White in batting action

White holds Middlesex together against Gloucestershire

Reporters Network

Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro is interviewed after the FA Women's Super League match at Meadow Park

Arsenal FC

Arsenal round off WSL season against relegation threatened Aston Villa

Josh Bunting

Islington primary district team face the camera

Football

Hat-trick of wins for Islington and Camden district teams

Jacob Ranson

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Arsenal's Kim Little (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the FA

Arsenal FC

Arsenal duo Little and McCabe named in Her Football Hub team of the week

Josh Bunting

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What you need to know about Covid-19 testing rules for international travel

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Feature Writer

The Covid rules on travel and testing are confusing – and anyone thinking of travelling internationally needs clarity. Here, Daniel Cheung from Wimpole Medical, a private testing centre in Upper Street, outlines the latest rules on...

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Passionate mum launches tuition centre to help children succeed

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Leyla Nazli says that in response to Coivd-19, Arcola Theatre will bring performance into Hackney.

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‘If we can’t bring the people back to our building, then we should go to...

Zita Whalley

The Ballad of Corona V is based on the discussion, ideas and the perspective of the performers.

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