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Does Finsbury Park have a voice?

By FinsburyPark People at 16:39 on 02/02/12

Here at finsburyparkpeople we are looking for a new owner for our site. So if you are interested in Finsbury Park and want to help businesses and local people connect then visit our site franchise.localpeople.co.uk Why not come and visit us at the Excel on the 24th and 25th February. For directions check London Excel's travel page As members of the BFA - British Franchise Association you can be assured we are ethically run and...
Strictly Ballroom Dance Classes

By IDANCE at 17:17 on 22/09/11

Strictly Ballroom & Latin-American dance classes for Adults with former Strictly Come Dasncing professional dancer Izabela. Classes are in: Richmond - Wednesdays 8.30pm Kingston- Thursdays 7.30pm Carshalton -Tuesdays 7pm Banstead -Tuesdays 3pm Sutton -Tuesdays 5.pm (Kids) Visit www.izabeladance.com Email: izabeladance@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07958646408
Video: London Riots August 2011

By FinsburyPark People at 21:58 on 08/08/11

London is being rocked by a series of riots across the capital since the trouble in Tottenham over the weekend. Rioting has spread across several communities across greater London, including Enfield, Islington, Croydon, Hackney, Brixton, and Peckham. Here are some of the stunning videos captured during the recent events. Caution: Some of these videos contain strong language.
London riots August 2011

By Dalston People at 19:09 on 08/08/11

The London riots are spreading beyond Tottenham, to Enfield, Brixton, Islington and Hackney. So much is happening so fast. Here's a sample of tweets, video and photos of the riots. [View the story "London riots August 2011" on Storify]
Izabela Dance-Ballroom & Latin Dance School

By IDANCE at 17:13 on 24/03/11

IzabelaDance –Ballroom & Latin-American Dance School Kingston,Richmond, Twickenham, Wandsworth. Izabela Dance program consist: Classes:* Ballroom & Latin-American Dance Classes for Adults in London and Surrey. From beginners to advance Level. *Private Dance Lessons in Ballroom & Latin-American Style. *Wedding First Dance Private Dance Lessons. *IDTA Medal Test from Bronze to Gold. *Charity Events. ...

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New Community Marshall team at Finsbury Park station

By amanda8900

I would like to add my comment regarding the warden programme which is being run by the Finsbury...

By LiseS at 13:06 on 10/04/10

Local enterprise group Finsbury Business Forum has come up with a great new way to help travellers at Finsbury Park station - five Community Marshalls to act as porters, helping with luggage and providing information about the local area. With its mainline and underground services on different levels and no lifts, Finsbury Park can be a difficult interchange for travellers with heavy luggage or pushchairs. The new marshalls, who will...
Kitten and cat, N4, seek new home

By abi_silvester

Happy to report that this pair have since found a local home. Yay and purr!

By abi_silvester at 09:50 on 20/06/11

Kitten season is still upon us, and London is full of tiny felines desperately seeking homes. Read on for details of these two cats that have recently come to my attention, and who both deserve a loving home. Their names are Bella and Quince, both exceptionally friendly kitties, who are being fostered in the vicinity of Green Lanes, N4, as part of the Celia Hammond Trust's cat re-homing project. They are a Mum and kitten, and they are...
Parking Consultation to go aheaad

By LiseS

Finsbury Park CPZ consultation closes today. Respond online here:

By LiseS at 00:00 on 03/04/10

A review of the Finsbury Park Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) now in Haringey Council's 2010-11 work plan. Liberal Democrat Councillor Richard Wilson of Stroud Green ward has been campaigning for a review since last autumn, saying residents have complained to him about worsening parking problems. "The review would include a parking consultation with residents who live outside the CPZ who are badly affected by displacement parking,...
Strippers to save Seven Sisters Road pub?

By namalc

Hi Charlotte - thanks so much for offering to help me out! :) Unfortunately I am unable to track you...

By LiseS at 19:27 on 07/01/10

The landlord of a historic pub on the Seven Sisters Road has come up with a novel way to avoid closure during difficult economic times - by introducing naked table dancers. Altarslan Bali has applied for permission for "striptease and fully nude tableside dancing" at the pub - to be renamed Club Imperial - in order to improve corporate revenue and avoid the closures that have affected neighbouring pubs. Earlier this year,...
Twin Towers to transform the skyline - what do you think?

By incubus66

I baulk at the rightwing snobbery above- Yuppy sc*m that only care about property values! Here's...

By LiseS at 12:26 on 09/04/10

We recently reported on the planning application for the City North development near Fonthill Road. The application has been approved by Islington Council, and will now go to the Mayor of London's office for final approval. The development of 355 flats, shops and offices will feature two 105-metre high skyscraper towers, taller than the London Stock Exchange. 20% of the flats will be affordable housing, and the site will include a new...