The Latest Breaking News from Islington council

Islington Council 'could have to shut good school' as half-empty primary stays open

North London authority says it will be forced to 'consider the closure of another good local school' instead

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

Investigation after reports pupil was punched by teacher at London school

The alleged attack is said to have taken place at Christ the King School in Islington, north London

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Islington primary school suspends staff member over claims boy, 10, 'hit several times'

Met police investigating claims member of staff assaulted the pupil at Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023

‘Unsafe’ Boxo blender blamed for causing Tottenham flat fire which killed man

Islington Council has issued a warning over an “unsafe” blender which caused a fatal flat fire in Tottenham.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023

Urgent warning as hundreds of potentially lethal food blenders recalled after man dies in fire

A man died in a blaze in London caused by one of the kitchen blenders

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Work starts on experimental new Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Camden Town

Speed limits along the route will be reduced to 20mph

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

Islington Council halts prepayment meter installation following complaints

Residents in Hathersage Court in north London complained after learning prepayment tariffs would be put in place as temperatures plummeted to -10C in recent weeks

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2023

Islington Council plans to introduce low-traffic measures on 70% of its roads

The measures would mean 70% of the borough is covered by some measure to reduce traffic

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

Islington cycle way to connect Camden with Finsbury Park will see lower speed limits

Transport for London and Islington Council launch scheme in Nag’s Head area

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Parents protest outside north London school over ‘devastating’ proposed cuts to deaf provision staff

Parents claim cuts impact most vulnerable children and disproportionately affect their education

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022