News from Islington

Games spending 'needs eagle eye'

There must be "tight control over costs" in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics, MPs say. (Read More...)

Bishops march for poverty action

Hundreds of bishops from across the world are to join a procession in London calling for action to tackle poverty. (Read More...)

MPs pass Crossrail project bill

The£16bn Crossrail scheme to build a railway link through London is on track after a crucial bill is passed by MPs. (Read More...)

Mother charged over baby's death

A woman from London is charged with causing the death of her newborn baby son in a hotel room in Crete. (Read More...)

Police disrupt 13 terror networks

Scotland Yard reveals it has disrupted 13 terrorist networks in London in 12 months. (Read More...)

Carnival to 'welcome the world'

The theme of this year's Notting Hill Carnival is "Welcoming the World" to coincide with the handing over of the Olympic flag. (Read More...)

Airport ditches Concorde for newer model

A model of the double-decker Airbus replaces Concorde at Heathrow Airport in London. (Read More...)

Number of knife crimes dropping

Reports of knife crime in London dropped by 14% in the last 12 months, Metropolitan Police figures show. (Read More...)

UK men cleared of child sex abuse

A charity worker from London is one of two British men cleared of sexually abusing boys at a children's shelter in India. (Read More...)

Jailed bomb plotters lose appeal

Five men who were jailed for plotting a massive fertiliser bomb attack lose their appeal against their convictions. (Read More...)

Blue plaque for St Trinian's star

A blue plaque is being unveiled to honour the late character actor Alastair Sim. (Read More...)

Winehouse parents reveal waxwork

A waxwork model of Amy Winehouse is unveiled by her parents at Madame Tussauds in London. (Read More...)

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