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Occasional news from and about Highbury Fields, London N5. (This is neither an HFA nor an Islington Council account.)

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If your neighbours are away PLEASE CHECK their doors too and remove any stickers asap.

Look out for traces of wax or paint too, which are other signs used by criminals; and for wax on keyholes where copies may have been taken to replicate keys.

REPORT anything suspicious to the police.

24.02.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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demolition @highburyfields.bsky.social

12.02.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SCAM / BURGLARY ALERT - a few neighbours on Liberia and Calabria Roads have found these barely visible transparent stickers on their doors/letterboxes. This is a known scam - houses which still have the stickers visible after a few days are targeted for burglary. CHECK your door and remove it.

24.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Parking entitlement taken to a whole new level. Corsica Street this evening.

03.02.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Popped by to check on the demolition site on Highbury Fields.

All set up as discussed. Hoping demolition goes smoothly.

02.02.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe you can go and reclaim them!?

02.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes - Church Path will occasionally be closed to pedestrians and cyclists while vehicles are entering
or leaving the worksite. No more 1 movement a day, and only between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

02.02.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Work starts today to remove the dilapidated buildings marked on the map - the bandstand, the Oasis cafe and the derelict park keeper’s bungalow.

The second picture shows how much park space will be recovered by removing the bungalow.

Work starts in September on new buildings. #HighburyFields

02.02.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

POWER CUT UPDATE: 07:40 - UK Power Networks believe power has been restored to all 1886 affected properties. If you’re still affected, call them on 150. They’ve been impressively responsive and kept us well informed this morning.

#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

POWER CUT UPDATE: 07:40 - UK Power Networks believe power has been restored to all 1886 affected properties. If you’re still affected, call them on 150. They’ve been impressively responsive and kept us well informed this morning.

#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

POWER CUT UPDATE: 07:40 - UK Power Networks believe power has been restored to all 1886 affected properties. If you’re still affected, call them on 150. They’ve been impressively responsive and kept us well informed this morning.

#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ours just came on again (phew) - though I gather a number remain without electricity.

03.01.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

POWER CUT UPDATE: 7:20am many more properties have been reconnected as UK Power Networks redirect supply. A few properties across Highbury remain without power (I don’t have a number).
#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

POWER CUT UPDATE: 7:20am many more properties have been reconnected as UK Power Networks redirect supply. A few properties across Highbury remain without power (I don’t have a number).
#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

According to helpful National Power Networks website, the reason for this unplanned power cut is: β€œAn underground electricity cable has faulted on our high voltage network, causing an area wide power cut”. Power restoration currently expected by 9am.

www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut

03.01.2026 07:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

POWER CUT UPDATE: 7:20am many more properties have been reconnected as UK Power Networks redirect supply. A few properties across Highbury remain without power (I don’t have a number).
#HighburyPowerCut #HighburyFieldsWeather

03.01.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s good isn’t it. I’ll be more impressed when power is on (temperatures dropping quickly indoors), but info is good so far.

03.01.2026 07:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

UPDATE, 7:05am: some homes reconnected by diverting power over undamaged parts of the network, leaving 709 homes without electricity. UK Power Networks are exploring other diversions to reconnect more properties. @ukpowernetworkscontactcentre
#highburypowercut #highburyfieldsweather

03.01.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. They’re aware.

03.01.2026 07:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

More on the east-of-Fields powr cut- UK Power Distribution Networks say the cause is a faulty cable. No time given for restoration of power. With temperatures below freezing, please make sure you stay warm and look out for neighbours. #highburypowercut

03.01.2026 06:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

There’s currently a power cut around Highbury Fields, affecting (at least) streets east of the Fields. Started around 6:30am. Hoping power comes on soon - outdoor temperature is currently -1ΒΊC.

03.01.2026 06:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Routemaster bus on Albion Road in N16

Routemaster bus on Albion Road in N16

Christmas decorations on an Islington crescent

Christmas decorations on an Islington crescent

The ghost of Network SouthEast: An old sign from the 1980s at Essex Road station

The ghost of Network SouthEast: An old sign from the 1980s at Essex Road station

Funerals and Christmas trees

Funerals and Christmas trees

A Sunday morning stroll from Stoke Newington to St Pancras for a late shift. Nice to revisit some old haunts from the time when we lived in this part of London.

07.12.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Mince pie cruises - a yellow teddy bear with a London Canal Museum t-shirt, a mince pie with cream and a mulled drink

Mince pie cruises - a yellow teddy bear with a London Canal Museum t-shirt, a mince pie with cream and a mulled drink

Visit us for more information - www.canalmuseum.org.uk

Visit us for more information - www.canalmuseum.org.uk

πŸ₯§ Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.

Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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08.12.2025 08:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New independent venue One Eighty One to open with support of community Kickstarter Community-backed record store and bar One Eighty One is set to open this Friday on Holloway Road as the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign.

New independent venue One Eighty One to open in Islington with support of successful community Kickstarter www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/new-ind...

08.12.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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John Coltrane’s "A Love Supreme" (1965), recorded in a single session on December 9, 1964. The genesis of spiritual jazz, its intensity rising with each movement. Find the UK 1980s reissue LP at our Islington shop.

#johncoltrane #jazz #music #vinyl #flashback

09.12.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Terrible news. This is horrendous.

09.12.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Better still, just pay your fares. Don’t expect the rest of us to pay for you.

09.12.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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362/422 Highbury & Islington: Mildmay/Windrush/Victoria Line. I was hoping the sign for The Famous Cock would be the pic that Ian Botham posted on Twitter a while back, but unfortunately not. The pub itself is busy and fun and right by the station which always helps. Half cider = Β£3.45 Rating 3/5

09.12.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations @terrystacyhighbury.bsky.social and Highbury Barn traders for saving Chrismas! Carols at the Barn, Sunday 14 December, 5pm.

03.12.2025 22:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arsenal play Bayern Munich in the Champions’ League at Ashburton Grove this evening, 8pm kick-off.

26.11.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0