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Know any great green businesses in Islington?

By Recycling01

I work for a project offering businesses and charities in the borough FREE advice and assistance on...

By abi_silvester at 16:33 on 08/08/10

Islington was recently named as London's greenest borough, and part of that success can be attributed to the many eco-conscious local businesses that have made caring for the environment a kay part of their strategy. Now, Islington Council is looking to reward those businesses in its third annual Giant Green Business Awards, and you can nominate any local organisation that you think is doing a great job for the planet. Going green...
Holloway Road makes top 3 'most depressing roads' in Britain

By tikka_massala

I agree - Holloway Road is a much under-rated place. Perhaps it didn't used to be so great? I think...

By abi_silvester at 11:35 on 28/07/10

The Holloway Road is no stranger to a bit of ribbing, so it was with weary resignation that I saw it had been named as one of Britain's "most depessing roads" this week. Top of the list came the M25, followed by the Birmingham stretch of the M6 at number 2, with The London section of the A1, which we know and in some cases, love, as Holloway Road in at number 3. The full list can be seen here. ...
Islington is London's greenest borough - it's official!

By abi_silvester

Hey, well now we can be even greener! Everyone's a winner :)

By abi_silvester at 12:56 on 08/06/10

A new report has confirmed what many of us already suspected or knew: we're living in the most environmentally-friendly borough in London. Islington's status as the capital's greenest borough is the result of our own efforts to live greener lives, and of smart policies put in place by the council. The in-depth environmental study, whilch was commissioned by the Green Party and published last week, ranked Islington top of the league of...
DONT MISS OUT ON A FREE FESTIVAL TODAY!

By abi_silvester

Drat it! I was out of London this weekend so didn't get to drop in, but I've been going to this...

By CamdenGF at 08:40 on 06/06/10

Camden Green Fair and Bikefest is today in Regents Park, Cumberland Green be there or be blue. There is something for everyone at the Green Fair: a vibrant area of activities aimed at children and young people will culminate in the parade at 5pm; workshops and debates on a broad range of relevant and inspiring issues, and whole areas dedicated to fashion, transport, cycling, health and sustainable food. For those who prefer to...
National Vegetarian Week: our favourite meat-free treats in Islington

By LiseS

The "From The Garden" menu is not only completely delicious, it's worth having more than...

By abi_silvester at 15:59 on 25/05/10

It's National Vegetarian Week this week, and as a committed veggie I see this as the one time of the year when I can make a special effort to convince meat-eaters of the merits of a flesh-free diet. Luckily for me, Islington is a great place to discover why being vegetarian does not have to mean giving up delicious, gourmet food. Read on for some recommendations. Morgan M, 489 Liverpool Road, Holloway, London N7 8NS A French...

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Men with Ven!

By abi_silvester at 10:41 on 31/08/10

Does anyone have a number for a reasonably priced and RELIABLE man with van in North London? Need to move some stuff into storage ASAP and have no transport. Pls comment below if you can help me out, tx.
What are the best local schools in Islington?

By abi_silvester at 16:31 on 27/08/10

Islington schools have celebrated a significant improvement on last year's GCSE results, with 74 per cent of pupils gaining five or more passes at A*-C grades: this compares to a rate of 65.3 per cent last year and 49.3 per cent in 2007, showing a rapid improvement for Islington of 24.7 per cent in just three years. But as any parent knows, that figure says little about how individual schools in the borough are doing. More concerning...
Islington Chamber of Commerce and Business Link introduce "Inspired Islington"

By islingtoncham at 16:01 on 20/08/10

Inspired Islington Islington is a phenomenally inspirational hub for business across the capital. To celebrate the inspirational journeys of the business people in and around the borough the Islington Chamber of Commerce have joined forces with Business Link to bring local established business owners “Inspired Islington”, a free business conference on the 26th August. With its diverse range of industries and...
A-Level results day: what next?

By abi_silvester at 14:25 on 19/08/10

Islington's sixth form students woke up to news that will shape the rest of their academic and working lives today as A-Level results came through. Have you or your children received results today, and how do you feel about the results? For those who didn't make the grades they'd hoped for, help will be provided by Connexions personal advisers, who will be on hand in all of the borough's schools and colleges to give advice on post...
Open House London 2010 - What's Open in Islington

By flood_dp at 11:41 on 19/08/10

Architectural showcase Open House London returns on the 18th and 19th September. Now in its eighteenth year, Open House allows members of the public free entry into a diverse collection of London’s architectural gems. So good is the idea that it’s spreading to other cities around the world, including New York, Chicago and Barcelona. Here’s a guide to some of the buildings that will be opening their doors in...