Islington Council has confirmed it will take on all of the recommendations made by the pioneering independent Fair Futures Commission earlier this year, underlining its commitment to make Islington the best place in the UK for young people to grow up.

Islington has launched a new guide to help professionals identify children who are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Following the success of last year’s Market Trader of the Year, Islington Council is once again looking for the public’s favourite stall holder.

Islington students have posted the borough’s best-ever set of GCSE results, with an increase in attainment against a backdrop of tougher exams and a new grading system.