Ben Lynch, Islington Gazette

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Past articles by Ben:

Islington grocery shop robbed by man with machete

Police are appealing for information to help find a man who robbed an Islington shop armed with a machete. → Read More

Hackney Wick residents express shock after Trei Daley fatally stabbed

Hackney Wick residents have spoken of their shock after a young man was stabbed to death over the weekend. → Read More

West Ham supporters advised to avoid Hackney Wick after fatal stabbing

West Ham supporters are being urged to avoid Hackney Wick today, after a stabbing in which one young man sadly died. → Read More

Image released of man following alleged rape in Shoreditch

Police have released the image of man they wish to speak to following the alleged rape of a woman in Shoreditch. → Read More

Image released of man following alleged rape in Shoreditch

Police have released the image of man they wish to speak to following the alleged rape of a woman in Shoreditch. → Read More

Man injured after stabbing in Islington wine shop

A 20-year-old man was stabbed in Ocean Wine in Islington in the early hours of Saturday morning (January 7). → Read More

New court date for Kacey Boothe shooting defendants

Four men due at the Old Bailey following the death of Kacey Boothe have been given a new court date. → Read More

Thunderstorm warning issued for London and south east England

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for London and the south east of England. → Read More

Met Office: Thunderstorm warning issued for London

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London. → Read More

London among areas where drought is declared

A drought has been declared for London following this year's dry summer. → Read More

Yellow warning issued by Met Office for London and south East England

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for London and south East England for Sunday, June 5. → Read More

Police launch appeal for information after man stabbed in Woodford Green

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in Woodford Green, Redbridge. → Read More

North London councils preparing support for Ukrainian refugees

Councils in Camden and Haringey say they are preparing to aid Ukrainians fleeing the invasion by Russia. → Read More

Parkland Walk: Council urged to reconsider Stanhope Road access plans

Haringey Council's plans to fell trees to build a new ramp to Parkland Walk have come under fire from residents. → Read More

Ukraine: Kentish Town journalist hands out leaflets in ‘solidarity’

Martin Plaut, who lives in Kentish Town, said that he was so upset by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia that he felt compelled to do something. → Read More

Central Crouch End restaurant on sale for under £100,000

The popular Crouch End restaurant The Clock N8 is up for sale, with a current asking price of £95,000. → Read More

Ex-mayor of Barnet and ‘committed councillor’ dies aged 75

A former mayor of Barnet and long-time councillor has died at the age of 75. → Read More

‘Severe maladministration’: Homes for Haringey ordered to pay compensation

The Housing Ombudsman has found "severe maladministration" in Homes for Haringey's dealing with a vulnerable tenant. → Read More

Met ‘refreshed’ approach to hate crime following antisemitism report

The Met said it has “refreshed” its approach to tackling hate crime following a rise in antisemitic attacks in 2021. → Read More

Community rallies around after deaf bin cleaner's van is stolen

Hampstead Garden Suburb residents have raised money for a deaf bin cleaner after his adapted work van was stolen. → Read More