Hoxton ‘cycle grid’ road closures will turn our streets into rat runs, say neighbours
Council plans to slash traffic in Hoxton will drive more cars down residential streets – that’s the fear of the people who live there.
Meet the Barnsbury software tycoon who gives out secret gifts every Christmas
“Father” Christmas lives in Barnsbury - and her real name is Polly Arrowsmith. The Gazette meets Islington’s very own secret Santa, whose software firm is distributing anonymous gifts to charities on its doorstep.
Hairbase Plus owner Sally Mehmet throws in towel (and clippers) as Stoke Newington salon closes
The slightly sci-fi-sounding Hairbase Plus shuts on New Year’s Eve. The Gazette heard why it’s been such a pillar of Stoke Newington life.
Green Lanes crash: Two cyclists taken to hospital after being hit by van near Clissold Park
Two cyclists were taken to hospital after being hit by a van near Clissold Park yesterday morning.
De Beauvoir “kid” Kieran, 29, walks John O’Groats to Land’s End for homeless charity Shelter from the Storm
A De Beauvoir man braved the cold and walked the full length of the UK to raise money for a homeless charity.
De Beauvoir “kid” Kieran, 29, walks John O’Groats to Land’s End for homeless charity Shelter from the Storm
A De Beauvoir man braved the cold and walked the full length of the UK to raise money for a homeless charity.
Stuart Low Trust leader: ‘My ambition is to give back to Islington’
In 1997, Stuart Low took his own life as he couldn’t get help. The Gazette speaks to Hannah Kalmanowitz, chief executive of an Islington trust set up in his name.
Hackney Pirates: ‘Unsinkable’ Dalston charity shop reopens after car crashes into front window
The “unsinkable” Hackney Pirates charity reopens its Dalston shop today after a car crashed through the front window on Sunday afternoon.
Islington start-ups: Margaret Moreland bridal shop, New North Road
Every week, we take to the streets to find a start-up business right here in Islington. This week, we spotted a new bridal design shop that is attracting both male and female attention...
Hackney Pirates crash: Dalston charity shop will be closed indefinitely
A volunteer-built Dalston charity shop partly destroyed by a car during a children’s party will be shut indefinitely, its director has said.
