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Man stabbed near McDonald's in Islington

A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Highgate Hill, Islington, in the early hours of Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident. Follow for live updates.

Hit-and-Run Leaves Islington Council Worker Injured

Islington park manager Angela Doocey was left with a broken elbow and cracked tooth after a hit-and-run in Barnsbury Street. Police believe the suspect was driving a rental car. Witnesses urged to come forward.

Islington triples homelessness spending to £15m

Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.

George Orwell's Favourite Pub: The Compton Arms

Discover The Compton Arms, the historic Islington pub frequented by George Orwell. Enjoy traditional ales, London craft beers, and excellent gastropub food. Plan your visit today!

London's Confusing Postcode System Explained

Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.

Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator

Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.

Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly

The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.

London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored

Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!

Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary

London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!

21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling

Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?

Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP award

Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history with his fourth MVP award, while Yankees' Aaron Judge finishes as runner-up. Discover the record-breaking season.

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

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