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Tube & Rail · All LondonAngel station faces year-long closure for escalator work
Angel Underground station could close for up to a year as Transport for London plans to replace its nearly 35-year-old escalators. The move follows an escalator breakdown in April and warnings that another could fail soon, impacting millions of passengers and local businesses.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonIslington Council fines drivers £90m on Benwell Road
Islington Council issued more than 11,000 penalty charge notices on Benwell Road between January 2025 and January 2026. One resident saw his £80 fine rise to £329 after a dispute over signage, while the council awarded a multi-million pound contract for parking enforcement.
North London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Projects · London
St Johns Street in Clerkenwell becomes new pocket park
A section of St Johns Street in Clerkenwell has been converted into a new linear pocket park. The project, led by Islington Council, features pollinator-friendly planting, a bug hotel, and functions as a rain garden.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 10 
WorldIslington Council to create Liveable Neighbourhoods by 2030
Islington Council is committed to implementing Liveable Neighbourhoods across the entire borough by 2030. These initiatives aim to create safer, healthier, and more welcoming spaces for children and residents, moving away from decades of car-centric planning.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonIslington cycling exhibition marks 50 years of campaigning for safer roads
An exhibition at Islington Museum documents 50 years of local cycling campaigns, including a decade-long fight for a cycle lane on Seven Sisters Road. The display, free to visit, includes historical documents, a ghost bike, and highlights ongoing challenges in expanding cycle infrastructure across borough boundaries.
North London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 85 · Hype 15