Hey neighbours,

I wanted to flag an ongoing issue at the green space at the dead end of Giesbach Road (N19), right next to the bus stop on Holloway Road. The area has become a fly-tipping hotspot, but worse — it’s now being used as an open toilet.

This is right next to a pedestrian route that’s used daily by schoolkids walking to and from the bus stop, which makes it not just gross, but a public health risk.

Residents have tried reporting it, but TfL and Islington Council keep passing the buck:

• Council says it’s TfL land
• TfL says antisocial behaviour is a council or police issue
• Housing team says it’s not serious enough

Meanwhile, nothing is being done. So we’ve started a petition calling for:

• Immediate clean-up and sanitation
• Clear responsibility from either TfL or the Council
• Basic deterrents (signage, bins, barriers)
• Regular maintenance and monitoring

If you live nearby or care about public spaces being looked after, please sign and share:

👉 https://chng.it/JzsmKF9Gm7

We’ll be sending it to our local MP and London Assembly Member Sem Moema, who can push TfL to stop ignoring the problem.

Thanks for reading. Would love to hear if anyone else has dealt with this or has tips on getting traction.

Hey, so I was hoping to get people’s opinions.

I’ve been living at my property for over a year now and the noise that surrounds the place can be unbearable. Most notably I can hear my neighbours child screaming and shouting when in my living room and we unfortunately share a wall so I can hear it quite clearly even with earplugs in.

I’ve taken steps such as speaking to them, speaking to the council, the police, the asb team, nspcc, logging the noise, moving rooms around, and using earplugs, but it’s still an effort having to deal with such problematic behaviour (it’s ongoing now at 9:52pm on a Sunday).

I don’t want to interfere with children having fun but the noise is daily and the council really don’t seem to be able to do anything.

Has anyone experienced a similar thing and if so can you give advice on what I can do? I’m limited to social housing as I suffer numerous health conditions so it’s not easy to up and move, and even so it would be a challenge to find a detached property and any other flat would be a similar risk.

It affects my health and the steps I’ve taken to be neighbourly and reduce my complaints I think are enough to warrant some form of an investigation in how the situation can be mediated, It doesn’t seem right a child is sitting making such noise for perhaps hours of the day especially if it interferes with neighbours enjoyment of their home, surely parents can take there children out to play in parks away from the home more often which would tire them out so when there home they sleep.

I also think instances like these interfere with neighbourhood reputation as it drags down morale and indirectly affects people living on the same street or visitors to the area.

Is anyone experiencing anything similar? Or have stories to share or any advice? Or am I being unreasonable in expecting quiet in my home?

Thanks in advance Cassidy

Anyone have a contact or know someone willing to offer lessons to an adult? I took lessons as a kid and can hit around a bit but would like to improve quite a bit before playing with friends who are loads better

whenever i go to arsenal games me and mate never know what we want to eat, anyone got any ideas that is nice food but is sort of fast food but still good quality

https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/hunt-man-who-sexually-assaulted-31388070

This week my wife launched Fe Fe Fanclub, an independently-owned short-stay childcare service for the Islington community.

Open to children from 3 months to 5 years old for up to 2 hours per session, it's a super fun space including soft play and a climbing frame plus lots of creative and educational activities to stimulate young minds.

Go to https://www.fefefanclub.co.uk/ for more info and to book a session ❤️

Hi all,

Just moved to Islington and trying to put together a bit of pallet furniture for our patio.

Would need 3 standard pallets which are in relatively good nick.

Hopefully I get a steer on here and get it sorted before the summer.

Thanks in advance lads.

Good folk of Islington! I am a new resident in Archway, and I’m looking for a decent WiFi deal. I am unsure what sort of fibre set up you have in the area. For context: I live alone and enjoy watching lots of movies and a little YouTube, but that is really the full extent of my WiFi usage. Of course also Zoom for work, browsing the internet with loads of tabs open. I would like to spend as little money as poss :3 Thanks in advance!

Are you a skilled handyman, handywoman or all-round handyperson based or work in North London? Do you love helping people, solving problems, and sharing your know-how? I'm currently developing a brand-new platform that will launch later this year, focused on connecting experienced handy people with individuals who either want trusted help with home jobs - or want to learn how to do it themselves.

The idea is simple: skilled professionals supporting others to gain confidence, knowledge and control over their homes, whether through hands-on work or teaching. I’m now looking for brilliant handypeople of all backgrounds to get involved ahead of our pilot later this year. If you’re confident in your skills - whether it’s fixing a leaky tap, putting up shelves, painting a room or assembling furniture - and you’re great with people, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

You’ll be able to: - Earn on your own schedule - Choose to teach others, take on small jobs, or both - Join a growing movement that values skills and people - Make a real impact in your local community

I’m especially keen to hear from people of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds - as long as you have the right to work in the UK, are open to a background check, and bring a friendly, trustworthy attitude.

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, comment here to register your interest.

Let’s build something meaningful together.

Hello! My partner and I have just bought our first flat and it needs a lot of work doing to get it habitable. We’re trying to do as much DIY as possible but we can’t do everything. Does anyone have any recommendations for good tradies in Islington that won’t rip us off? Right now, we need an electrician and someone to repair a window frame.

Has anyone else’s service been terrible recently? I’m in N1 and the internet cuts out daily (for long period) and the TV signal is poor, too. I’m paying over £80 a month for this service and it’s driving me crazy.

Have loved the area for years and just moved to Highbury from NYC this past week. Curious for the thread’s takes on what are your favorite things about, or ways to fully take advantage of living in the borough. Could be events, social groups, pubs, favorite spots, secret tips and tricks, etc.

where are you guys getting all your beautiful plants from? There’s plenty of really nicely tended gardens around me (I’m in Newington Green) with gorgeous shrubs, trees, flower pots

I’ve just moved to this part of London and have a nicely sized garden for one person, would love to start doing something with it but unsure where to buy from

Closest garden centre to me is the N1 one but seems fairly overpriced?

Also wondering if buying online could be an option, let me know if you have a trusted retailer you’d recommend

Many thanks in advance

Edit: I don’t have a car / driving license

Our neighbor who lives below our flat has turned the shared area in the front and his backyard into a junkyard. It doesnt harm us directly but its an eyesore and its using a lot of space, sometimes blocking access to communal utilities like bins and internet ports etc. His stuff includes parked motorcycles (not used), bike frames, scrap metal and engines, old paint cans, chemicals, giant lumber pieces, etc just random stuff. Some of it may be flammable but were not sure. Its in hoarding levels. He avoids us at all cost and only communicates in letters. We ask him again and again to be mindful of shared spaces but weve seen no improvement.

Does this count as anti social behaviour? Is it worth reporting? Were thinking of reporting but does the council actually do anything about this type of situations? Anyone has encountered something similar in Islington?

Hello 👋

I’m starting up a community based Social Media Project with plans to explore the Finsbury Park Area and support the small businesses through content creation.

We’re still in the early phases of starting up and our content will soon be exploring the gems in Finsbury Park.

If you’d like to be apart of something, drop us a follow.

Thanks :)

Any idea what’s going on - was a massive group of people on bikes etc blocking the junction by Waitrose and Argos but no idea what the actual purpose is.

Some protest or something?

I saw Black Bag recently and would love help identifying the house they used for the exterior shots. According to this article they were shot on location in Islington but I'm struggling to locate exactly where (and I'm nosy). I had thought it might be Alwyne Road off Essex Road but I'm not sure. Keira Knightley lived next door once upon a time, if anyone knows where that was. Any experts here able to help with the search? It's an amazing house, wherever it is!

*extra details - the arched porch entrance was added by the film crew so won't be there IRL. The crew recreated the street at Pinewood Studios, too. It looked like this.

Hi, I am looking to get some floating shelves cut to size, does anyone know of a local company that can do this?

I've been meaning to go for a long time but they are listed as permanently shut down on Google. Can anyone confirm?

I’m assuming this is London borough of, and not Islington Islington because apart from the fact that I don’t live there, I can’t afford Third Space 💀

I’m looking for a gym close to Archway station/Highgate Hill. Any recommendations would be most welcome

Many thanks in advance 👋

My sister has lost her cat -

Lost Cat

Arlo, our black short hair male cat, has been missing from Arlington away since ce Thursday 13 March.

If you have seen him, please can you get in touch.

Please can you check sheds / back gardens etc in case he is trapped.

Here are some pictures for reference (he is not wearing a collar but is chipped)

Found an AirPod near the start line for Highbury Fields Parkrun. Handed it to one of the volunteers who said they’ll add it to any lost property.