[from Hackney Gazette]
AXE TO FALL ON POST OFFICES
hg.editorial@archant.co.uk
09 May 2008
THE axe is set to fall on the seven threatened post offices in Hackney despite months of protests.
Massive opposition from members of the public and politicians has been ignored following a six-week consultation period.
The seven stricken branches are in Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park; Cassland Road, [...]
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[from Islington Gazette]
Anger over cuts to school places
nlnews@archant.co.uk
30 April 2008
A HEADTEACHER has hit out at Islington Council for slashing the school places available due to fears new city academies will lure students away.
Education chiefs agreed to cut annual intake at Islington Arts and Media School (IAMS) in Turle Road, Finsbury Park, by 30 places to [...]
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[from London Is Free]
Finsbury Park on Foot
Date: Every Wednesday, 23/04/08 - 17/12/08
Location: Hornsey Road, Islington
Postcode: N7 7NY
Enjoy a stroll through Finsbury Park with Islington Health Walks
Islington Health Walks are inviting people form the area to take part in weekly walks around the borough designed to improve [...]
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[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 11 April 2008
Councillors Barbara Sidnell and James Murray at the parking shop
Plan to slap closure sign on parking shop sparks protest
A BID to shut Islington’s only parking shop – where drivers can buy permits and pay fines – has come under fire.
Lib Dem environment chief Councillor [...]
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[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by PETER GRUNER
Published: 11 April 2008
David Bellamy will be the top speaker at a conference organised by Finsbury Park-based Natural Death Centre next weekend.
Bury black, green is the colour for a funeral that’s eco-friendly
Charity offers tips on how to depart the world in a plain cardboard coffin
WORLD-famous [...]
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Posted in Blackstock Road, Brownswood ward, Business, Crime, Finsbury Park, Hackney, Highbury West ward, Islington, London, Police, Stores on 12 April 2008 | No Comments »
[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 11 April 2008
Flashback: police in Blackstock Road
‘Little Algiers’ bounces back after raid by riot-gear police
Shops determined to revive reputation as street becomes dispersal zone
FINSBURY Park’s “Little Algiers” will be under surveillance for the next three months as police and businesses help rebuild the reputation of [...]
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[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by PETER GRUNER
Published: 4 April 2008
Environment duo for Finsbury Park
TWO new environmental officers are going on patrol in Finsbury Park this week in an effort to clean up an area with a reputation for grubbiness.
The London boroughs-funded FinFuture launched the scheme to help residents and businesses keep the [...]
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[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 4 April 2008
Operation ‘not aimed at Algerian community’
BOROUGH Commander Bob Carr, who met business owners and residents yesterday (Thursday), has responded to criticisms made of the Blackstock Road operation.
He said: “We knew exactly who we were looking for and know what was going on [...]
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Posted in Blackstock Road, Brownswood ward, Business, Crime, Finsbury Park, Hackney, Highbury West ward, Islington, London, People, Police on 6 April 2008 | 1 Comment »
[from Islington Tribune]
Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 4 April 2008
Blackstock Road business owners with placards they planned to display in their windows
Was Blackstock raid heavy-handed?
A week on, police face backlash as small businesses hit out over massive police crackdown
CAMPAIGNERS from “Little Algiers” attended an angry meeting at Finsbury Park Mosque on [...]
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[from Islington Gazette]
Residents and traders back Blackstock Road raid
nlnews@archant.co.uk
02 April 2008
Officers in riot gear during the operation in Blackstock Road
SHOPKEEPERS and some residents of Finsbury Park have spoken out in favour of last week’s largest-ever police raid on organised crime in the area.
Thursday morning’s operation against 19 properties in Blackstock Road, which involved more [...]
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