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York Way Estate to undergo refurbishment, but not soon enough for residents
A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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York Way Estate to undergo refurbishment, but not soon enough for residents
A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
York Way Estate to undergo refurbishment, but not soon enough for residents
A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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A North London estate where residents have repeatedly railed against issues including lift breakdowns is to undergo a refurbishment.
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Fire and rescue service attends significantly more fires in London
Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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Fire and rescue service attends significantly more fires in London
Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Fire and rescue service attends significantly more fires in London
Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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Firefighters attended significantly more fires in London last year, new figures show.
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Islington South and Finsbury's top petitions this week
The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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Islington South and Finsbury's top petitions this week
The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Islington South and Finsbury's top petitions this week
The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Islington South and Finsbury constituency have been revealed.
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Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Come and take part in a free play session!
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Come and take part in a free play session!
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Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Come and take part in a free play session!
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November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Come and take part in a free play session!
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Come and take part in a free play session!
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Council wins court battle to vaccinate baby girl
Islington council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against its mother’s wishes.
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Islington council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against its mother’s wishes.
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Council wins court battle to vaccinate baby girl
Islington council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against its mother’s wishes.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Council wins court battle to vaccinate baby girl
Islington council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against its mother’s wishes.
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Islington council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against its mother’s wishes.
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Sir Simon Rattle and Leading Artists Celebrate Alfred Brendel's Life and Legacy in Landmark Concert
This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
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This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
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Sir Simon Rattle and Leading Artists Celebrate Alfred Brendel's Life and Legacy in Landmark Concert
This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
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November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Sir Simon Rattle and Leading Artists Celebrate Alfred Brendel's Life and Legacy in Landmark Concert
This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
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This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
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London forces have spent £11 million tackling wildfires and flooding since 2018
London’s emergency services have spent over £11 million responding to wildfires and flooding alone since 2018, new figures have revealed.
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London’s emergency services have spent over £11 million responding to wildfires and flooding alone since 2018, new figures have revealed.
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London forces have spent £11 million tackling wildfires and flooding since 2018
London’s emergency services have spent over £11 million responding to wildfires and flooding alone since 2018, new figures have revealed.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
London forces have spent £11 million tackling wildfires and flooding since 2018
London’s emergency services have spent over £11 million responding to wildfires and flooding alone since 2018, new figures have revealed.
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London’s emergency services have spent over £11 million responding to wildfires and flooding alone since 2018, new figures have revealed.
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Mayor insists EV charging target will be reached despite calls to “work much faster” on installations
Sir Sadiq Khan’s progress towards installing 40,000 electric vehicle (EV)
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Sir Sadiq Khan’s progress towards installing 40,000 electric vehicle (EV)
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Mayor insists EV charging target will be reached despite calls to “work much faster” on installations
Sir Sadiq Khan’s progress towards installing 40,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in London by 2030 has been cast into fresh doubt after new figures revealed the capital is still only 70 per cent of the way there.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Mayor insists EV charging target will be reached despite calls to “work much faster” on installations
Sir Sadiq Khan’s progress towards installing 40,000 electric vehicle (EV)
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Sir Sadiq Khan’s progress towards installing 40,000 electric vehicle (EV)
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Islington Health Charity Launches Record Label to Raise Dementia Awareness
Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation
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Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation
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Islington Health Charity Launches Record Label to Raise Dementia Awareness
Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation
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November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Islington Health Charity Launches Record Label to Raise Dementia Awareness
Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation
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Charity’s new album of much-loved country songs strikes a chord against isolation
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Human rights group angers North Londoners with ‘nightmare’ licensing bid
A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national headquarters.
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A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national headquarters.
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Human rights group angers North Londoners with ‘nightmare’ licensing bid
A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national headquarters.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Human rights group angers North Londoners with ‘nightmare’ licensing bid
A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national headquarters.
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A global human rights organisation has drawn the ire of North Londoners by bidding to host live music events and serve alcohol at its national headquarters.
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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026
The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
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The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026
The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
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November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026
The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
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The first exhibition announced is MURUGIAH’s kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
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Islington South and Finsbury among constituencies with worst air pollution levels in England
Air pollution in all Islington South and Finsbury neighbourhoods is more than double the World Health Organisation's guidelines, new analysis shows.
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Air pollution in all Islington South and Finsbury neighbourhoods is more than double the World Health Organisation's guidelines, new analysis shows.
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Islington South and Finsbury among constituencies with worst air pollution levels in England
Air pollution in all Islington South and Finsbury neighbourhoods is more than double the World Health Organisation's guidelines, new analysis shows.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Islington South and Finsbury among constituencies with worst air pollution levels in England
Air pollution in all Islington South and Finsbury neighbourhoods is more than double the World Health Organisation's guidelines, new analysis shows.
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Air pollution in all Islington South and Finsbury neighbourhoods is more than double the World Health Organisation's guidelines, new analysis shows.
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Millions of pounds needed to fully repair all Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust buildings and equipment
The repair bill for the maintenance backlog at Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust stands at millions of pounds, new figures suggest.
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The repair bill for the maintenance backlog at Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust stands at millions of pounds, new figures suggest.
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Millions of pounds needed to fully repair all Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust buildings and equipment
The repair bill for the maintenance backlog at Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust stands at millions of pounds, new figures suggest.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Millions of pounds needed to fully repair all Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust buildings and equipment
The repair bill for the maintenance backlog at Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust stands at millions of pounds, new figures suggest.
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The repair bill for the maintenance backlog at Moorfields Eye Hospital Trust stands at millions of pounds, new figures suggest.
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Record level of children missing over half of classes in Islington
The rate of children missing over half of classes in Islington reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms, new figures show.
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The rate of children missing over half of classes in Islington reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms, new figures show.
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Record level of children missing over half of classes in Islington
The rate of children missing over half of classes in Islington reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms, new figures show.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Record level of children missing over half of classes in Islington
The rate of children missing over half of classes in Islington reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms, new figures show.
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The rate of children missing over half of classes in Islington reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms, new figures show.
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Less demand for contraception-related services in London
Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.
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Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.
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Less demand for contraception-related services in London
Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Less demand for contraception-related services in London
Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.
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Sexual and reproductive health services in London had fewer appointments to discuss contraception options last year, new figures show.
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Fall in homicides in London last year
Fewer homicides were recorded by police in London last year, new figures show – as the total across England and Wales fell to a record low.
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Fewer homicides were recorded by police in London last year, new figures show – as the total across England and Wales fell to a record low.
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Fall in homicides in London last year
Fewer homicides were recorded by police in London last year, new figures show – as the total across England and Wales fell to a record low.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Fall in homicides in London last year
Fewer homicides were recorded by police in London last year, new figures show – as the total across England and Wales fell to a record low.
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Fewer homicides were recorded by police in London last year, new figures show – as the total across England and Wales fell to a record low.
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Nightmare on Silk Street: Huge Scheme is a ‘Devastating Blow' to Barbican, Whitecross and Bunhill Residents
Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.
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Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.
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Nightmare on Silk Street: Huge Scheme is a ‘Devastating Blow' to Barbican, Whitecross and Bunhill Residents
Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Nightmare on Silk Street: Huge Scheme is a ‘Devastating Blow' to Barbican, Whitecross and Bunhill Residents
Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.
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Local campaign group Barbican Quarter Action is urging residents to get their objections in by the 12th of November.
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Why London is so congested – and what TfL can do about it
London will continue to be Europe’s most congested city unless policymakers build substantial new rail links and discourage next-day delivery culture, experts have suggested.
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London will continue to be Europe’s most congested city unless policymakers build substantial new rail links and discourage next-day delivery culture, experts have suggested.
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Why London is so congested – and what TfL can do about it
London will continue to be Europe’s most congested city unless policymakers build substantial new rail links and discourage next-day delivery culture, experts have suggested.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Why London is so congested – and what TfL can do about it
London will continue to be Europe’s most congested city unless policymakers build substantial new rail links and discourage next-day delivery culture, experts have suggested.
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London will continue to be Europe’s most congested city unless policymakers build substantial new rail links and discourage next-day delivery culture, experts have suggested.
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New Lady Mayor of London kicks off Christmas at Leadenhall Market's switch-on ceremony
City of London's iconic market announces festive event programme including live music, Christmas markets, Christmas guided walks and magical twice-daily snowfall
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City of London's iconic market announces festive event programme including live music, Christmas markets, Christmas guided walks and magical twice-daily snowfall
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New Lady Mayor of London kicks off Christmas at Leadenhall Market's switch-on ceremony
City of London's iconic market announces festive event programme including live music, Christmas markets, Christmas guided walks and magical twice-daily snowfall
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October 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New Lady Mayor of London kicks off Christmas at Leadenhall Market's switch-on ceremony
City of London's iconic market announces festive event programme including live music, Christmas markets, Christmas guided walks and magical twice-daily snowfall
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City of London's iconic market announces festive event programme including live music, Christmas markets, Christmas guided walks and magical twice-daily snowfall
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Paris-like mid-rise developments could be the solution to London’s housing crisis
London must look to Paris and Auckland as examples of swapping tower blocks for mid-rise buildings in order to solve the capital’s housing crisis, the Mayor has been told.
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London must look to Paris and Auckland as examples of swapping tower blocks for mid-rise buildings in order to solve the capital’s housing crisis, the Mayor has been told.
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Paris-like mid-rise developments could be the solution to London’s housing crisis
London must look to Paris and Auckland as examples of swapping tower blocks for mid-rise buildings in order to solve the capital’s housing crisis, the Mayor has been told.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Paris-like mid-rise developments could be the solution to London’s housing crisis
London must look to Paris and Auckland as examples of swapping tower blocks for mid-rise buildings in order to solve the capital’s housing crisis, the Mayor has been told.
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London must look to Paris and Auckland as examples of swapping tower blocks for mid-rise buildings in order to solve the capital’s housing crisis, the Mayor has been told.
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We are in @thetimes.com again!
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
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A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We are in @thetimes.com again!
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
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Our latest newsletter is out now. You can pick up a copy at The Peel.
In the next few days you will also be able to get your copy from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.
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In the next few days you will also be able to get your copy from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our latest newsletter is out now. You can pick up a copy at The Peel.
In the next few days you will also be able to get your copy from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.
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In the next few days you will also be able to get your copy from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.
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More formal complaints against NHS services in north central London
More formal complaints were made against NHS services in north central London last year, new figures show – as complaints reached a record number across England.
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More formal complaints were made against NHS services in north central London last year, new figures show – as complaints reached a record number across England.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
More formal complaints against NHS services in north central London
More formal complaints were made against NHS services in north central London last year, new figures show – as complaints reached a record number across England.
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More formal complaints were made against NHS services in north central London last year, new figures show – as complaints reached a record number across England.
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This week's newsletter of top stories and local listings is now out! Make sure to sign up so you stay in the know: bit.ly/EC1EchoNews
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This week's newsletter of top stories and local listings is now out! Make sure to sign up so you stay in the know: bit.ly/EC1EchoNews
London should be a “pioneer” in cleaning up primary school air pollution across the UK, Mayor says
London should pave the way for a UK-wide rollout of air quality filters in primary schools, Sir Sadiq Khan has suggested after announcing them for 200 schools in the
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London should pave the way for a UK-wide rollout of air quality filters in primary schools, Sir Sadiq Khan has suggested after announcing them for 200 schools in the
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London should be a “pioneer” in cleaning up primary school air pollution across the UK, Mayor says
London should pave the way for a UK-wide rollout of air quality filters in primary schools, Sir Sadiq Khan has suggested after announcing them for 200 schools in the capital.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
London should be a “pioneer” in cleaning up primary school air pollution across the UK, Mayor says
London should pave the way for a UK-wide rollout of air quality filters in primary schools, Sir Sadiq Khan has suggested after announcing them for 200 schools in the
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London should pave the way for a UK-wide rollout of air quality filters in primary schools, Sir Sadiq Khan has suggested after announcing them for 200 schools in the
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