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Carers across Islington will be recognised for the quality of support they provide to people who draw on care, as nominations for the 2025 Dignity in Care Awards open.  

European champions Arsenal Women will play all of their league matches at the Emirates Stadium in the 2025/26 season, the club has announced today.

Smoothie-making workshops, crafting sessions, and a repair stall are on offer at a family fun day to help local people recycle more and waste less.

Cllr Dr Sara Hyde, Islington Council's Executive Member for Health and Social Care, discusses the support the council is providing to residents living with and affected by dementia. This Dementia Action Week, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Islington’s very first Dementia Strategy. Dementia can have a life changing impact, not only on those living with the condition but also the people who care for them.  

African culture is at the heart of the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator as Go Africa takes over the residency.

Islington Council has launched a new day and night neighbourhood patrol team to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in hotspot areas across the borough, helping to make Islington a safer, cleaner place for everyone. 

Two councillors are starting new roles in Islington’s Executive today (Friday, 16 May), to support the council’s work to create a more equal borough.  

Cllr Jason Jackson has become the new Mayor of Islington, after being sworn in for 2025-26 at last night’s (Thursday, 15 May) Annual Council meeting. 

Islington residents can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at the newly refurbished Sobell Leisure Centre.

Rosehip House, a new supported living development on Windsor Street, has opened.

Islington in Bloom, which is run jointly by the council and Islington Gardeners, is now open for nominations – and absolutely anyone can take part.

A beacon-lighting ceremony will take place at Dartmouth Park, as one of several local events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.