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Theatre queen Anna Scher celabrates 45 years of her famous drama school. Picture: Tony Gay

Islington drama teacher awarded MBE for services to the industry

Renowned drama teacher Anna Scher has kick-started the careers of many national treasures.

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Stuart Hall

Serial child abuser Stuart Hall’s 15-month sentence “unduly lenient” – Islington MP Emily Thornberry

Emily Thornberry has slammed the “unduly lenient” 15-month sentence handed to child abuser Stuart Hall after the former BBC presenter admitted assaulting 13 girls – one aged just nine.

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Colin Stuart was last seen outside King's Cross Underground station

Appeal for help to trace missing man last seen in Islington

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing autistic man last seen in King’s Cross.

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The atrium in the proposed new landmark building for City University

University plans £130m redevelopment of Finsbury site

City University is planning a major transformation with a £130m redevelopment of its buildings.

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People from the Stuart Low Trust unveils their

‘Poetry quilt’ aimed at tackling loneliness in Islington

Dozens of poignant words, hundreds of scraps of materials and thousands of painstaking stitches have been brought together in a six-month labour of love.

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Islington Council's scheme to keep the elderly warm in winter has won Europe-wide praise

Islington Council’s cold weather initiavive gets Europe-wide praise

A project to stop old people in Islington from falling ill and dying in cold weather has been named one of the most innovative public services in Europe.

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The Marks & Spencer store in Holloway in 1931

Holloway Marks and Spencer celebrates 100 years of trading

A store that started as a penny bazaar and is now one of the country’s biggest names celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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Chelsea pensioners Bob Wells, John Cuthbert AND Bill Gorrie open the event Pic: Dieter Perry

Green-fingered Finsbury Park residents gather for Chelsea Fringe event

Around 100 horticulturally curious residents descended on Ambler Road, Finsbury Park, for part of the Chelsea Fringe.

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Islington Town Hall will determine the application on Monday

McDonald’s in Holloway applies to extend hours

A McDonald’s in Holloway wants to open until the early hours – prompting concerns from a number of neighbours.

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Queen’s Birthday Honours: London’s BEMs

London’s British Empire Medals in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

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Queen’s Birthday Honours: London’s MBEs

London’s MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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The 'flying waiter'  is made from light-weight carbon fibre frame and has four propellers. Picture: YO! Sushi

‘High-tech flying platter’ launches at London sushi bar

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s your dinner on a flying tray!

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