7+ hour, 38+ min ago  (357+ words) Friday, 19th June " By Dan Carrier WHEN Emeline Mead reached 30, she had a big decision to make. She lived in the town of Waitabit in Jamaica: the eldest of five children, her family raised goats and chickens to sell. Her father…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (719+ words) Staff and parents ramp up protests over closure amid "serious questions" over council"s conduct Friday, 19th June " By Finn Logue "SERIOUS questions" have been asked of Islington Council"s conduct over the closure of Paradise Park Nursery, as affected parents…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago  (474+ words) Daughter of couple who moved from the Caribbean remembers the journey to the UK Friday, 19th June " By Dan Carrier A family portrait in 1968 at Harvey John's in Camden Town: Anthea (Winifred), Yvonne, Steady, Ivy, Monica and Lynn STEADY George arrived…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago  (775+ words) Windrush migrant went on to be a vital elder in NW5 Friday, 19th June " By Dan Carrier Members of the Roberts family built the area's first sound system " called Mighty President " and took it to parties across Kentish Town WHEN "Uncle" Joe…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (298+ words) People from more than 20 different countries come together for crafts, art and music Friday, 19th June " By Isabel Loubser Sisters Raihana Waizi and Malabat Waizi with their flower bracelets at the Islington Assembly Hall DOZENS of stalls were set up in…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (505+ words) Battle is on to save area's Cof E primary school after "merger' talks fail Friday, 19th June " By Tom Foot A COMMUNITY takeover of Soho's last primary school is being launched tonight, Friday, after a merger deal broke down. Soho Parish…...

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (584+ words) Islington Cycling Club has raised "20, 000 for Spinal Research after one of its members was paralysed below the shoulders in a cycling accident. James "Gino" Murphy was riding with fellow club members in February 2024 when he came off his bike and…...

11+ hour, 28+ min ago  (303+ words) Grassroots campaign seeks to transform Islington into a "greener, happier, more proactive area" Friday, 19th June " By Finn Logue Sharing thoughts on barriers to growing food at Right To Grow"s community assembly at the Islington Ecology Centre A GRASSROOTS campaign…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago  (311+ words) Holloway-based poet and journalist releases new collection titled "A Night At The Snooker" Friday, 19th June " By Finn Logue A NEW poetry collection reflecting on the eccentricities of everyday life has been released by Holloway-based poet and journalist David Floyd. A…...

13+ hour, 8+ min ago  (467+ words) England winger seeking more success Friday, 19th June " By Steve Barnett IT feels like Arsenal were only crowned champions a picosecond ago, but already football fans are bracing themselves for the release of the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures. Clubs find out their…...