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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka signs an owl sculpture ready for auction in aid of North London hospice

Arsenal and Spurs fans called on to support hospice's owl art drive

Michael Smith (left), who lost his sight 15 years ago, hopes the 24 peaks in 24 hours challenge will encourage people with disabilities to pursue their ambitions

Michael Smith (left), who lost his sight 15 years ago, hopes the 24 peaks in 24 hours challenge will encourage people with disabilities to pursue their ambitions

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'I lost my sight, but that won't stop me climbing 24 mountains in 24 hours'

Yasmin Sharman doesn't want children so has donated 41 eggs to help strangers who do

Yasmin Sharman doesn't want children so has donated 41 eggs to help strangers who do

Donor celebrates first baby's birthday after donating 41 eggs to struggling parents

Malika Hibu, 5, (left) died after falling through metal railings next to her home and into Regent's Canal (pictured right)

Malika Hibu, 5, (left) died after falling through metal railings next to her home and into Regent's Canal (pictured right)

Canal and River Trust

Housing association denies responsibility for girl's drowning

London Met's new Vice Chancellor Prof Julie Hall

London Met's new Vice Chancellor Prof Julie Hall

Metropolitan University

‘Champion’ of PhDs for minorities is new university chief

Sherif Lawal died after he lost a bout at Harrow Leisure Centre on May 12

Sherif Lawal died after he lost a bout at Harrow Leisure Centre on May 12

Fans pay tribute to boxer who died after his professional debut

Miscarriage of justice victim Andrew Malkinson has called for majority verdicts to be scrapped after a report by Appeal found they had led to dozens of wrongful convictions

Miscarriage of justice victim Andrew Malkinson has called for majority verdicts to be scrapped after a report by Appeal found they had led to dozens of wrongful convictions

Court of Appeal

'Racist law change cost me 17 years in prison for a crime I didn't commit'

A pedestrian was knocked over by a car in Hornsey Road, Islington

A pedestrian was knocked over by a car in Hornsey Road, Islington

London Ambulance Service

Cyclist rushed to hospital after car crash

Paco Peña’s Flamenco runs 4 nights

Paco Peña’s Flamenco runs 4 nights

Paco Peña flamenco show returns to Sadler’s Wells

Corei Hall died at the age of 14

Corei Hall died at the age of 14

Great ormond street hospital

Trans teen's tragic note as he hoped to be seen as boy 'in his next life'

Ray Lewis. Photo: PA

Ray Lewis. Photo: PA

Former deputy mayor said to have inspired TV series Boarders was 'a force of nature'

Filimon says winning this cash prize is going to change his life

Filimon says winning this cash prize is going to change his life

'I was homeless - winning £25k will help me turn my life around'

A Banksy enthusiast wondered if this could be the elusive artist

A Banksy enthusiast wondered if this could be the elusive artist

'I was sure I saw Banksy next to his new mural'

The crash happened at the junction between Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road

The crash happened at the junction between Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road

Metropolitan Police

Tribute to 'bright and brilliant' PhD student killed in bin lorry crash

Journalist Stefan Simanowitz campaigning for more racks to be set up and (inset) Jeremy Corbyn

Journalist Stefan Simanowitz campaigning for more racks to be set up and (inset) Jeremy Corbyn

The ‘help yourself’ clothing racks that Jeremy Corbyn says shouldn’t be necessary

Tony Darke, 55, says he applied to Islington Council's Support Payment Scheme after suffering years of cruel and violent abuse in children's homes - but has been told he will receive no pay-out unless he wins over an appeal panel

Tony Darke, 55, says he applied to Islington Council's Support Payment Scheme after suffering years of cruel and violent abuse in children's homes - but has been told he will receive no pay-out unless he wins over an appeal panel

Historical child abuse

'I was violently abused in Islington care homes. The council doesn't believe me'

Shogofa (left) found sanctuary in Islington after fleeing the Taliban

Shogofa (left) found sanctuary in Islington after fleeing the Taliban

'I lost everything when I fled the Taliban - but I will try to build a life here'

Jason and Mandy Whittaker, who between them have chalked up 67 years working at the Whittington Hospital

Jason and Mandy Whittaker, who between them have chalked up 67 years working at the Whittington Hospital

The Whittakers of The Whittington serve for 67 years

Independent London mayoral candidate Serge Crowbolder. Credit: Supplied

Independent London mayoral candidate Serge Crowbolder. Credit: Supplied

London Mayoral Election

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'A freeze isn't enough - if I was mayor I'd cut rents and put up 'mega-buildings'

Cllr Asima Shaikh is now an independent representing Finsbury Park after quitting Labour over leader Keir Starmer's refusal to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: Islington Council

Cllr Asima Shaikh is now an independent representing Finsbury Park after quitting Labour over leader Keir Starmer's refusal to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: Islington Council

Islington Council

Deputy mayor signs letter over Starmer's refusal to back Gaza ceasefire

Jessica Plummer from the Shaquan Sammy-Plummer Foundation which works to prevent knife crime. Her son Shaquan was fatally stabbed in 2015. Pic Julia Gregory, free for use by partners of BBC news wire service

Jessica Plummer from the Shaquan Sammy-Plummer Foundation which works to prevent knife crime. Her son Shaquan was fatally stabbed in 2015. Pic Julia Gregory, free for use by partners of BBC news wire service

Islington Council

'It is the hardest pain ever' - Mother of murdered boy in plea to tackle knife crime

Jean Higgins has raised more than £85,000 from jewellery and art sales for the hospital over the past 18 years

Jean Higgins has raised more than £85,000 from jewellery and art sales for the hospital over the past 18 years

Moorfields Eye Hospital

'A lovely surprise' - award for volunteer who raised £85k for hospital

Eileen Ward meets mayor Nazma Rahman for her 100th birthday bash

Eileen Ward meets mayor Nazma Rahman for her 100th birthday bash

"Role model" Eileen is treasured member of her day centre at 100

Traffic warden in Islington have won a bumper 39.7% pay rise

Traffic warden in Islington have won a bumper 39.7% pay rise

Traffic wardens win 40% pay rise after union threatens strike action

Plumbing learners from Waltham Forest College, New City College, City of Westminster and College of North West London all competed.

Plumbing learners from Waltham Forest College, New City College, City of Westminster and College of North West London all competed.

Waltham Forest College plumbing student swoops top prize

Adult learner, Mark Richardson, a former West End performer, who decided to obtain a GCSE to help him pursue a career path in counselling, is celebrating his grade 7 achievement in English.

Adult learner, Mark Richardson, a former West End performer, who decided to obtain a GCSE to help him pursue a career path in counselling, is celebrating his grade 7 achievement in English.

GCSE Success for College Students at Waltham Forest College

John White has been missing from Islington since August 13

John White has been missing from Islington since August 13

Metropolitan Police

Family 'beside themselves with worry' as brother missing for more than a week

Aaron has links to Islington, Edgware and Harrow, police have said

Aaron has links to Islington, Edgware and Harrow, police have said

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man's welfare

The College is one of London’s most successful colleges, ranked among the top three colleges in London.

The College is one of London’s most successful colleges, ranked among the top three colleges in London.

‘Think Big’ at Waltham Forest College

Emma Bailly, Art & Design Level 3 student at Waltham Forest College.

Emma Bailly, Art & Design Level 3 student at Waltham Forest College.

Art student set to make profit from iconic design

A childhood photo of Ben Kinsella and his actress sister Brooke, which has been released 15 years on from his death

A childhood photo of Ben Kinsella and his actress sister Brooke, which has been released 15 years on from his death

Ben Kinsella Trust

EastEnders star 'heartbroken' over brother's death in stabbing

Brenda McKenzie before (left) and after she was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer

Brenda McKenzie before (left) and after she was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer

'Only a stranger can cure the blood cancer that has drastically changed my face'

Jeremy Corbyn was backed by the local Labour Party despite moves to ban him standing at the next election

Jeremy Corbyn was backed by the local Labour Party despite moves to ban him standing at the next election

Jeremy Corbyn backed by Islington North Labour Party after election ban

Overflowing bins in Alwyne Square have angered residents

Overflowing bins in Alwyne Square have angered residents

Islington Council

'It's disgusting' - Anger after overflowing communal bins 'attract rats'

Construction work on a 'S' bend in Charlton Place started more than six weeks ago

Construction work on a 'S' bend in Charlton Place started more than six weeks ago

'It's chaos' - residents and businesses slam delayed new traffic measures

Roger Moody was a left-wing activist and a youth worker. He was also a proud paedophile

Roger Moody was a left-wing activist and a youth worker. He was also a proud paedophile

Historical child abuse

The north London paedophile who kept getting jobs with children

Residents pay tribute to postman Dave Whyte, who has worked in Drayton Park for 49 years

Residents pay tribute to postman Dave Whyte, who has worked in Drayton Park for 49 years

'Everybody knows him, everybody likes him' - tributes as postman of 49 years retires

Hathersage Court residents say they are 'exhausted' from the 'mismanagement' of their building

Hathersage Court residents say they are 'exhausted' from the 'mismanagement' of their building

The Islington estate 'exhausted' from 'mismanagement' of their building

Arsenal's Rob Holding (left) and Sporting Lisbon's Dario Essugo battle for the ball at the Emirates

Arsenal's Rob Holding (left) and Sporting Lisbon's Dario Essugo battle for the ball at the Emirates

Kim Kardashian appears with son at Arsenal game

The winners of this year's Civic Awards with Islington Mayor Cllr Marian Spall

The winners of this year's Civic Awards with Islington Mayor Cllr Marian Spall

Islington Council

Meet the winners of this year's Islington Civic Awards

Hathersage Court residents say they are “stressed” and “fed up” after a dispute with the council over the installation of heating meters in most of their homes

Hathersage Court residents say they are “stressed” and “fed up” after a dispute with the council over the installation of heating meters in most of their homes

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Estate residents left 'stressed' and 'fed up' by pre-payment meters dispute

Kevin Johnson and his wife Dee celebrate winning the Omaze £3 million house near Finsbury Park station

Kevin Johnson and his wife Dee celebrate winning the Omaze £3 million house near Finsbury Park station

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Construction worker wins £3m north London townhouse in prize draw

Police officer 'Aaron' returned to the Highbury Crescent children's home - since converted into residential properties - where he was abused in the 1990s

Police officer 'Aaron' returned to the Highbury Crescent children's home - since converted into residential properties - where he was abused in the 1990s

Historical child abuse

Met Police officer: 'Children's home neglect left me at mercy of a paedophile'

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock with her Barbie doll

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock with her Barbie doll

Television scientist honoured with her own Barbie doll

Dr Liz Davies, from the Islington Survivors Network (ISN), said victims victims were struggling to report their abuse to the Met Police

Dr Liz Davies, from the Islington Survivors Network (ISN), said victims victims were struggling to report their abuse to the Met Police

Historical child abuse

'Child abuse victims could take justice into own hands if police don't investigate'

An abuse survivor revisits Grosvenor Avenue children's home, Highbury. Inset: Dr Liz Davies from the Islington Survivors Network (ISN)

An abuse survivor revisits Grosvenor Avenue children's home, Highbury. Inset: Dr Liz Davies from the Islington Survivors Network (ISN)

Historical child abuse

Intelligence 'pours in' on child abusers - but still no children's home scandal probe

The Islington children's homes abuse scandal has emerged over more than three decades. Here's a timeline of the key milestones

The Islington children's homes abuse scandal has emerged over more than three decades. Here's a timeline of the key milestones

Historical child abuse

Islington Children's Homes Abuse Scandal: What happened and when?

Ms Pickering's ceiling collapsed in December 2019

Ms Pickering's ceiling collapsed in December 2019

Leak that caused woman's ceiling to collapse left unfixed for 16 years

Seán Binder (left) and Sarah Mardini (right) are on trial in Greece after helping refugees stranded at sea

Seán Binder (left) and Sarah Mardini (right) are on trial in Greece after helping refugees stranded at sea

Amnesty International

He helped refugees stranded at sea, now he's on trial for espionage

Jam Delish near Angel, Islington opened its doors to customers in December 2022

Jam Delish near Angel, Islington opened its doors to customers in December 2022

Raheem Sterling

Restaurant that has cooked for Raheem Sterling opens in time for Veganuary

Meet Aisling Bea and other comedians at the festive food drive at The Bill Murray

Meet Aisling Bea and other comedians at the festive food drive at The Bill Murray

Cost of living crisis

Meet comedians and screen stars at Aisling Bea's festive food drive

Mohammed Kozbar

Mohammed Kozbar

'Government not taking Islamophobia seriously,' says mosque chairman

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

Metropolitan Police

'My boyfriend leaked naked photos, burned my clothes and stalked me'

More people in Islington now identify as having 'no religion' than those identifying as Christian

More people in Islington now identify as having 'no religion' than those identifying as Christian

3 things we learned about Islington from the census