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Sir Peter Dixon: ‘Disgrace’ to sell Finsbury Health Centre

Finsbury Health Centre

English Heritage branded ‘too wet‘ to protect iconic building

Published: 26 February 2010
by TOM FOOT

A TOP health boss has attacked plans to sell Finsbury Health Centre as an “absolute disgrace”.

Terror of gunshots and brawl at N1 Centre

The N1 Centre in Angel

Published: 26 February 2010
by RÓISÍN GADELRAB

Coming soon: £1.4m Screen on Green auction

Iconic: Screen on the Green in Upper Street

Cinema leasehold to go under hammer amid assurances that its future is secure

Published: 26 February 2010
by RÓISÍN GADELRAB

Woman dies in blaze at Panther House artists’ studios

Panther House, scene of fatal fire

Late-night fire in workshop at block due for renovation leaves ‘terrible cloud over everyone’

Published: 26 February 2010
by RÓISÍN GADELRAB

Plaque marks building where struggle against apartheid was plotted

Councillor Terry Stacy with South Africa High Commissioner Dr Zola Skweyiya

Bombers targeted office of exiled ANC supporters

Published: 26 February 2010
by PETER GRUNER

Dr Mark Spencer warns of homes threat to ‘secret’ garden’s rare plants

Dr Mark Spencer with Caroline Russell and resident Chris Ashby

Trailing St John’s wort found at overgrown area campaigners hope to save

Published: 26 February 2010
by PETER GRUNER

Piya Piya nightclub told to close earlier

Piya Piya nightclub

Published: 26 February 2010
by RÓISÍN GADELRAB

Joanna Lumley uses luvvie charm to aid theatre

Joanna Lumley

Published: 26 February 2010
by JOSH LOEB

xtra Diary: Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole's new film production 'Dead Man Running'

Ashley Cole tackles credit crunch

AN unoriginal promotional trick for an unoriginal film title…

Xtra Diary Image:

Film fans grab cash at a Dead Man Running promotion in Manchester

I believe in you, First Lady tells pupils

Students return from White House visit with hand-signed message from Michelle Obama

Published: 26 February 2010
by RÓISÍN GADELRAB

‘You couldn’t make it up’ – the department that penalises itself

Barrie Segal

Council accused of wasting ‘time and money’ on internal parking fine appeals

Published: 26 February 2010
by PETER GRUNER

Vertically challenged – Barbican Steppers race to the top for Shelter

Jessica Tomkins and Nathalie Mogg recuperate at the top of Tower 42

Published: 26 February 2010
by JOSH LOEB

'OLD LAW AN OFFENCE TO GAY RIGHTS' - Marylebone Pensioner John Crawford challenges justice ministry on declaring his 1959 sex crime

Main picture: John Crawford in his army days, and inset, 50 years on

Published: 26 February 2010
by JAMIE WELHAM

Play it again for Sam Hallam – Musicians protest

Sam Hallam’s sister Daisy, 13 (right) and friend Amber Turner-Ramsey

Published: 26 February 2010
by JOSIE HINTON

ZSL director Ralph Armond fears that World Cup "fan fest" go-ahead will pose serious threat to welfare of animals

‘Exceptional noise levels’ caused by football fans could disturb zoo animals

‘Exceptional noise levels’ caused by football fans could disturb zoo animals

Published: 26 February 2010
by JAMIE WELHAM