One in four Islington secondary school pupils persistently absent
The proportion of children absent from secondary school has reached “crisis” levels, a new report has found.
I am an MA Newspaper Journalism student at City, St George's University of London with a passion for reporting on political and social affairs. I have bylines in The Telegraph, Islington Now and Varsity.
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Islington is named the second least safe area in the UK
Islington is the second least safe area in the UK, according to the latest data from Get Licensed, a security training provider.
Locals object to Council's plans to remove football pitch parking
Islington residents are objecting to the council’s plan to remove the parking bays near the Market Road football pitches.
Copains bakery brings its gluten-free pastries to Islington
Copains Bakery has the markings of any other Islington coffee shop. It has a grey, minimalist interior, boasts a signature matcha, and a pastry will set you back at least a fiver.
Elton John launches alcohol-free sparkling wine
Sir Elton John has launched a non-alcoholic sparkling wine called Elton John Zero.
Hamlet actress sued festival after being paid in ‘beer money’
To pay or not to pay? Tribunal rules Shakespeare event did not need to give performer a wage.
Roman ‘medicine’ box carved from bone uncovered
The historic object was discovered inside the grave of a young woman in Worcestershire.
Islington council combating homelessness with "open door" system
Islington dealt with 900 cases of homelessness in 2024, placing it in the top 5% of UK councils for supporting rough sleepers.
‘Beacon’ of Barnsbury appeals for funding
A church in Barnsbury is raising funds to help restore its £1m spire.
While You Were Sleeping: lessons on coping with insomnia
“Eat, sleep, work, repeat.” The amount we work and eat is theoretically within our control, but sleep is fickle and doesn’t always come when we switch off the light.
The night Trump burst the Cantab-bubble: reflections from a Cambridge election watch party
Isabella Steinmeyer reflects on the night of Trump's election.
Notebook: getting portered, midnight feasts, and wishing your time away
Isabella Steinmeyer learns a lesson about loneliness whilst spending time away from Cambridge.
Going the distance: how Cantab Couples cope with a summer apart
Isabella Steinmeyer speaks to Cantabrigians forced to go long-distance over summer.
All Abroad! Exchanging Cambridge for the Continent
Dunking a hunk of crusty bread into a swirl of salty butter, I can’t help but picture what life would be like if I swapped Old Blighty for a life abroad.
How do Cambridge students feel about national service?
As the election approaches, Isabella Steinmeyer speaks to Cambridge students about the Tories’ national service proposal.
Scrolling in the Deep: How does Easter Term affect our screen times?
In exam season, my sensitivity to notifications is heightened. Every buzz, ping or Apple piano riff is an opportunity to abandon Quizlet for a dose of blue light-pumped serotonin.
Cam you believe it?
As the pressures of exam season draw near, Isabella Steinmeyer offers some Cambridge fun facts to lighten the mood.
Seeley dan? An insight into the Cambridge band scene
Isabella Steinmeyer meets the students trading formal hall for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and asks them how they fit 8 octaves into 8 weeks.
Is love’s labour lost? A history of Valentine’s through Varsity
Before there was Hinge, there was Varsity; the student paper has played cupid for 1950s suitors and noughties singletons alike.
Port of call: an ode to the Cambridge porter
Cambridge porters are a lot like fairy godmothers. They have magic wands (master keys), can conjure carriages (order taxis to plodge) and ensure you will not stay at the ball (staircase party) past midnight (10:30pm if your neighbours are the wicked step-sisters).
Is Cambridge getting better at dealing with mental health?
Isabella Steinmeyer looks through the Varsity archives and asks, "What has changed since 1989?"
Cambrinfluencers: Content creators on campus
Isabella Steinmeyer speaks to the social media stars attempting to demystify Cambridge life.
Why don’t you come on over to Patisserie Valerie?
The last time I ‘took tea’ was with my German exchange student. Between us stood a tower of fondant fancies, triangles of dainty sandwiches, bite-sized cupcakes and a language barrier.
Ode to Cryanair: a love letter to budget travel
Isabella Steinmeyer chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of choosing Ryanair.
