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Islington Tribune - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published: 13 June 2008
 
Olympic goal? Real aim is to make millions from housing

PARDON my cynicism about Islington’s plans for an “Olympic goal” (Olympic goal: a £20m sports centre, June 6). The truth surely is that, being hard up (and having to attain some target?), Islington’s aim is not to achieve this goal but to make millions of pounds from an ill-thought-out housing estate.
The Sobell will have less interior space, and, together with existing residential dwellings, will be dwarfed by high buildings that cut out daylight... > more
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Three rose by merit - I USUALLY enjoy reading Illtyd Harrington’s contributions to the Tribune but his demolition job on the autobiographies... > more

Our peace shattered
- THE skies above Islington are crackling with aircraft activity
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Things that go bump in the road
- I WOULD like to respond to the recent correspondence about Islington’s speed bumps (Letters May 16, 23). > more

Schools to get sale cash
- I DO understand residents’ concerns about the site of the old Moorfields School, but I am writing to insist that no one... > more

Are homes affordable?
- I AM amazed how soon after Boris’s election to City Hall the finger pointing and blame game have started. ... > more
 
 
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