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Islington Tribune - NEWS
Published: 21 November 2008

DRUGS LAB AT BARBER SHOP

Police uncover Class A substance production in raid on hair salon

POLICE have uncovered what is believed to be the first synthetic drugs laboratory found operating in Islington – hidden in the back of a barber shop. > more

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A final farewell, in garden Lisa loved
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Bins protester dumps refuse with town hall
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Pub and clubs are ‘read the riot act’ over binge boozing
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On the move... one of the worst crossings in capital
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Judge’s wife joins protest at nightclub plan

CAMPAIGNERS – among them a judge’s wife – reacted with fury this week to a plan to turn the former Mall antiques arcade at Camden Passage into a late-night venue.
The planning application for the all-night club comes just two weeks before a public inquiry will decide the fate of the Islington building, a Grade II-listed former tram shed. > more

Toddler died from rare infection hours after seeing doctor - A TODDLER died from a rare form of blood poisoning just four hours after he was seen by an... > more

‘Cut pensioners’ council tax by £100’ - FORMER Town Hall finance chief Andrew Cornwell is calling on his party to cut pensioners’ council tax by £100 by... > more

Parking strategy is designed ‘for profit rather than for the people’ - PARKING chiefs have been accused of seeking to boost income from tickets after hiring a... > more

‘Inspirational Mr Gordon made us feel valued’ - FORMER pupils of Holloway School have paid tribute to their former sociology teacher at a memorial event in the... > more

Unflappable: Junior swoops on pest pigeons - MEET Junior the flying sheriff of King Square, Finsbury, appointed to the task of getting rid of a major flock of pests. > more

Town Hall director’s ‘big payoff’ - ISLINGTON’S director of children’s services is taking early retirement amid rumours he will walk away with a pay-off close to £100,000. > more

The verdict: a triumph for the law - RUMPOLE of the Bailey would have had something to say about judges and QCs swapping wig and gown for naval costume to... > more

Outstanding’ head wins over Ofsted - ST John’s Upper Holloway Primary School has received positive feedback after its latest Ofsted inspection. > more

School’s glowing report - AN Upper Holloway school which became the focus of a debate between private and state education has won praise from Ofsted inspectors. > more

Anthony’s handbag-making courses prove to be a big hit - FORMER Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher kept the heart of government in her large leather handbag... > more

‘Dirty tricks’ claim over shop petition - A SUPERMARKET owner claimed on Monday there had been a campaign of “dirty tricks” by competitors to stop her... > more

Poster power: Week to beat bullies - YOUNG artists have designed posters for a campaign to help Islington schools to beat the bullies. > more

Highbury Corner plan - TRANSPORT chiefs are expected to confirm today (Friday) that plans to close off the western lane of Highbury Corner roundabout to cars are... > more

Celebrities set for festive switch-on - THE stars will come out in Islington in the run-up to Christmas. > more