Fewer new homes started in Islington Construction work began on fewer new homes in Islington in the year to April, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7828

More households hit by Universal Credit cap in Islington More households in Islington had their Universal Credit capped in May, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7824

Sadiq Khan says he intends to run for fourth term as Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has said he does intend to run for a fourth term as Mayor of London. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7821

News from The Peel – The October newsletter is out now! Find out what’s happening at The Peel in October and some highlights from September. www.ec1echo.co.uk/news-from-th...

Rise in Islington Council spending on homeless accommodation Islington Council spending towards temporary homeless accommodation increased significantly last year, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/rise-in-isli...

Our latest newsletter is out now! Very soon, you'll be able to pick up a copy at The Peel, or from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market. Read it here: thepeel.org.uk/calendar-of-...

Planning your first trip to our archives? We're a five minute walk from Farringdon station! Watch this short video to get your bearings. #TheLondonArchives #Archives #LondonHistory

Blues Jam at Piano Smithfield Every Tuesday, 7-11pm, FREE New Blues Jam every Tuesday! Just turn up, sign up on arrival and play some blues. More info: 020 7796 9777 / [email protected] Piano Smithfield, 14 Long Lane, EC1A 9PN Image by Iain Meek #ec1echolistings

Minds Matter Islington from @thepeelec1.bsky.social have had a busy couple of weeks at Islington Colleges "Welcome Fest" freshers weeks.. We offered mini workshops on #stress, #breathwork and tips on prioritising workloads. Here's Josh leading one group. Great engagement with fantastic students.

A reminder about our regular food pop-ups at The Peel, Brunswick Estate, and Finsbury Estate. Thank you to Neighbourly, City Harvest and Pret A Manger for all your generous support. #ThePeel #ec1 #clerkenwell #Islington #foodinsecurity #costoflivingcrisis

Ministers must act to save “uniquely exposed” Londoners from leasehold dangers Leasehold homes are a “source of problems and financial stress” for Londoners who “cannot and should not wait any longer” for radical reforms to the system, ministers have been told. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7804

More health-related Universal Credit claimants in Islington unable to work More people claiming Universal Credit for health or disability reasons in Islington are unable to work, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7796

Active transport in London hasn’t recovered since the pandemic, Mayor’s walking tsar admits London’s cluttered pavements are preventing more people from regularly walking in the city, the London Assembly has been told. www.ec1echo.co.uk/active-trans...

Dozens of teen pregnancies recorded in Islington – as number starts rising again in England and Wales Dozens of teenage pregnancies were recorded in Islington in 2022, recent figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/dozens-of-te...

Prison leavers just need tools to “flourish” in “chaotic” London after time behind bars After going to prison in 2018, Tashan feared, like many other young men leaving the criminal justice system, that he’d struggle to find employers willing to look past his www.ec1echo.co.uk/prison-leave...

Year 6 children in Islington South and Finsbury have healthier teeth than average in England, as new analysis reveals 'shocking' health and dietary disparities across the country Year 6 children in Islington South and Finsbury have healthier teeth than the average www.ec1echo.co.uk/year-6-child...

London’s councils face £269million spending cut on social housing without radical £3-a-week rent hikes Social housing landlords must have the ability to hike rent payments by £3 a week to prevent the continued “managed decline” of council homes, ministers have www.ec1echo.co.uk/londons-coun...

TfL told to crack down on “disgraceful” bus driver assaults Transport for London (TfL) must do more to crack down on the “disgraceful” number of bus drivers being assaulted in London, the UK’s largest trade union has said. www.ec1echo.co.uk/tfl-told-to-...

Mayor of London on track to deliver “vast majority” of 146 manifesto commitments The Mayor of London is on track to deliver the “vast majority” of his 146 manifesto commitments by 2028, his senior team members have claimed – but what has he failed to deliver on so www.ec1echo.co.uk/mayor-of-lon...

Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm. www.ec1echo.co.uk/explore-the-...

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 Here's a taste of what you're missing. Lots of local stories and loads of listings this week - bit.ly/EC1Echo19thSep

People dumping dockless bikes in the middle of pavements when they reach the end of their trip is annoying. People dumping dockless bikes in the middle of tunnels -- is baffling. Did they just get bored and decide to walk the rest of the way?

Clerkenwell in 126 frames - but only for one more week If you haven’t made it to The Bindery yet, consider this your nudge. www.ec1echo.co.uk/clerkenwell-...

The Hat & Feathers pub on Clerkenwell Road reopens as part of Hotel Indigo Samantha Lutes went along to check it out. www.ec1echo.co.uk/the-hat-feat...

Our next Baby & Children's Clothes, Books & Toys Swap (in partnership with St Luke's) is happening on Fri 17th Oct, 11am-1pm. Do you have any pre-loved children's clothes, toys or books? We are especially looking for clothes, toys and books for children aged 3 - 8 years.

Post Office Inquiry to work with The Postal Museum on project to mark impact of Horizon scandal  The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has today announced that it will be working with The Postal Museum on its upcoming Legacy Project.  www.ec1echo.co.uk/post-office-...

Edge Grounds & Next Futures – an exhibition of painting & collage by Nigel Ellis & William Harrop A new exhibition is coming to The Bakery Gallery in Islington next week. www.ec1echo.co.uk/edge-grounds...

Fewer people in Islington starting apprenticeships – despite number reaching record high in England Fewer people living in Islington started an apprenticeship in the 2023-24 academic year, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7741

Book your place on the Radical Clerkenwell walking tour! The next in the excellent Reds on the Green series of events. www.ec1echo.co.uk/book-your-pl...

An amazing turnout at the Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition awards last week! The exhibition is at The Bindery, 51-53 Hatton Garden, until Thu 25th Sep, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Go see it! Winners' pics & more info here: clerkenwellphotography.com

Mayor of London must reform planning rules to solve capital’s housing crisis, trade body warns The Mayor of London must slash affordable housing requirements and release swathes of green belt land to solve the capital’s housing crisis, a new report has urged. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7733

Barts North Wing reopens next month Barts North Wing: the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair, is a new cultural venue in the City of London opening on Monday 6 October! www.ec1echo.co.uk/barts-north-...

Dozens of tuberculosis cases reported each year in Islington – as cases rise across the UK An average of 29 tuberculosis cases were notified in Islington in each of the past three years, new figures suggest. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7701

Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition 2025 - Move Over Pigeons, Clerkenwell’s Cats Have Arrived In her second year covering the competition, Surya Anthony celebrates a record-breaking exhibition, a joyful awards night, and the rise of the cat as www.ec1echo.co.uk/clerkenwell-...

All eligible Islington homes received energy-saving upgrades under Government scheme All the Islington homes deemed eligible for new energy-saving measures under a government grant scheme have had them installed, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7713

London has a “long way to go” to be global home of esports London is not taking advantage of the massive economic potential of esports despite having a claim to being the “esports capital of Europe”, the Deputy Mayor for Business has said. www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-has-a...

Dozens of EV charging sockets installed in Islington since UK Government launched funding scheme Dozens of Government-funded electric vehicle charging sockets have been installed in Islington since 2022, recent figures suggest. www.ec1echo.co.uk/dozens-of-ev...

Black Mary at Wellcome Collection Symposium Weekend The Black Mary Project continues to provide reflective, healing spaces next week as part of Wellcome Collection’s free Thirst Symposium weekend 19-21 September. www.ec1echo.co.uk/black-mary-a...

More than 1,000 elective operations cancelled at the last minute by University College London Hospitals Trust last year, as number reached record high in England More than 1,000 elective operations were cancelled at the last minute by University College London www.ec1echo.co.uk/more-than-10...

Fewer fire casualties in London at the start of the year Fewer people were killed in fires in London in the year to March, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/fewer-fire-c...

Pedicab crackdown must be enforced effectively to ensure “real change” on London streets, TfL told Proposals to crack down on unregulated pedicabs must be enforced effectively by authorities to ensure “real change”, Transport for London (TfL) has been warned. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7681

London records lowest number of under-25 homicides for two decades London saw the lowest number of homicides of under-25s for more than two decades last year, new figures have revealed. www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-recor...

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 Here's a taste of what you're missing - bit.ly/EC1Echo5thSep

Ahead of the planned Tube strikes between 7 and 12 September - We will remain open to the public, and all our scheduled events are going ahead as planned. Please check your journey before you travel, and check our visitor pages for any updates. www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us

Almost 10,000 people diagnosed with dementia in north central London – as September marks World Alzheimer's Month Almost 10,000 people in north central London had a dementia diagnosis through the NHS as of July, recent figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/?p=7669

Private rents less affordable in Islington Private rents in Islington have become less affordable over the last year, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/private-rent...

Reds on the Green is back for Autumn! Join us and discover the radical history of Clerkenwell Green through monthly sessions. Come and explore local stories, groundbreaking ideas and people who made history. www.ec1echo.co.uk/reds-on-the-...

Fertility rate rises slightly in Islington – as it reaches new record low in England and Wales The fertility rate rose slightly in Islington last year, new figures show. www.ec1echo.co.uk/fertility-ra...

Prison leavers being failed by capital’s housing crisis, London Assembly warned Prison leavers are an “untapped talent pool” for employers but London’s rising housing costs are a “huge issue”, the London Assembly has been told. www.ec1echo.co.uk/prison-leave...

Bartholomew Fayre: Power to the People Two jam-packed days of free neighbourhood fun for all ages is coming to Smithfield! www.ec1echo.co.uk/bartholomew-...