Camden

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Camden Council is breaking down barriers to support every survivor of domestic violence (Image: PA)

Creating a safer Camden for women and girls is everyone’s business

The number of e-bikes used on the streets of London has increased rapidly over the last few years

The number of e-bikes used on the streets of London has increased rapidly over the last few years

The hidden danger behind London’s e-bike boom

Cavendish School held its end of year SHINE assembly on Tuesday

Cavendish School held its end of year SHINE assembly on Tuesday

Education Matters

Celebrating the small moments that shape young lives

Large cars take up more space and cause more harm to the environment and public health

Large cars take up more space and cause more harm to the environment and public health

Why bigger cars are creating bigger problems in London

There are fresh calls on the the North London Waste Authority to pause and review plans of the Edmonton incinerator

There are fresh calls on the the North London Waste Authority to pause and review plans of the Edmonton incinerator

Election shake-up fuels a push to rethink Edmonton incinerator

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has celebrated 10 years of being London Mayor (Image: PA)

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has celebrated 10 years of being London Mayor (Image: PA)

Why Labour must rebuild trust after election setback

Paul Behrens, Samia Dumbuya, Rev Jonathan Lee, Chris Packham, Hugh Montgomery at St Pancras Church following a viewing of the National Emergency Briefing film

Paul Behrens, Samia Dumbuya, Rev Jonathan Lee, Chris Packham, Hugh Montgomery at St Pancras Church following a viewing of the National Emergency Briefing film

Chris Packham attends London event on response to the climate emergency

Forum+ members benefit from a season group walk (Image: forum+)

Forum+ members benefit from a season group walk (Image: forum+)

The LGBT+ group that uses walking to help people meet and unwind

These are the latest planning applications

These are the latest planning applications

Plans submitted for new community centre and café

Statistics reveal the most dangerous times on the streets of Camden

Statistics reveal the most dangerous times on the streets of Camden

Most dangerous time on Camden's streets revealed

Third-year students with some of their exhibits at the museum

Third-year students with some of their exhibits at the museum

The architecture students helping turn a church into a community museum

The walk along Camden's boundary takes in the view from Parliament Hill (Image: PA)

The walk along Camden's boundary takes in the view from Parliament Hill (Image: PA)

A historic walk along Camden's boundary from Highgate to Lincoln's Inn Fields

Protestors from Norway outside Hartree Partners (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

Protestors from Norway outside Hartree Partners (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

The London protests aiming to stop environmental damage around the world

Government is putting a cap on ground rent charges (Image: PA)

Government is putting a cap on ground rent charges (Image: PA)

The simple change that has saved many London families £150 a year

Group shot at the Chester Road Hostel Topping Out

Group shot at the Chester Road Hostel Topping Out

'Great milestone reached' as new hostels near completion

More children will soon start their school days with a free, healthy meals

More children will soon start their school days with a free, healthy meals

More free breakfast clubs to be introduced at seven Camden schools

Camden is marking LGBT+ History Month with a packed programme of walks, talks, exhibitions, workshops and community events across the borough (Pictured: Camden residents and staff march)

Camden is marking LGBT+ History Month with a packed programme of walks, talks, exhibitions, workshops and community events across the borough (Pictured: Camden residents and staff march)

Complete events guide - what to do in Camden for LGBT+ History Month

The Metropolitan Police has finished a search into Peter Mandelson's London home

The Metropolitan Police has finished a search into Peter Mandelson's London home

Searches at Peter Mandelson's Camden home conclude amid police investigation

The Cavendish School is celebrating being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (Image: The Cavendish School)

The Cavendish School is celebrating being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (Image: The Cavendish School)

Education Matters

Camden school awarded top honour for science learning

Cooking is among the events being held at the LGBT History Month celebrations (Image: Forum+)

Cooking is among the events being held at the LGBT History Month celebrations (Image: Forum+)

All the LGBT History Month 2026 events in Camden and Islington

David Polden was a teacher at Parliament Hill School when he sent sexual messages to a pupil

David Polden was a teacher at Parliament Hill School when he sent sexual messages to a pupil

Former teacher who sent sexual messages to pupil avoids prison

Odeon Camden to close in February 2026 ahead of major redevelopment

Odeon Camden to close in February 2026 ahead of major redevelopment

Camden cinema to close with final film screenings in February

Staff at Swiss Cottage's Library of Things, where the public can borrow useful items instead of buying them

Staff at Swiss Cottage's Library of Things, where the public can borrow useful items instead of buying them

So what has Camden Council done in 2025?

Holborn Viaduct under construction in 1868. It would be officially opened by Queen Victoria in November 1869 as London's first flyover linking the City of London with the West End.

Holborn Viaduct under construction in 1868. It would be officially opened by Queen Victoria in November 1869 as London's first flyover linking the City of London with the West End.

The road admired by Queen Victoria that was London's first flyover

Pupils reflect on the day they have had when writing their gratitude journal (Image: Sarum Hall School)

Pupils reflect on the day they have had when writing their gratitude journal (Image: Sarum Hall School)

Education matters

The school where a simple daily activity makes children happier and more focused

The overgrown garden and refuse-filled interior of a derelect house in Camden Mews, Camden, that is up for auction for almost £1m

The overgrown garden and refuse-filled interior of a derelect house in Camden Mews, Camden, that is up for auction for almost £1m

Derelict house that you might need a 'hazmat suit' to go inside could fetch £1m

Plans submitted for four-bedroom house at Primrose Gardens artist’s studio site

Plans submitted for four-bedroom house at Primrose Gardens artist’s studio site

New house could replace artist's studio

Artists' impressions of how the Camden Highline walk will look (Image: Hayes Davidson, Field Operations and vPPR)

Artists' impressions of how the Camden Highline walk will look (Image: Hayes Davidson, Field Operations and vPPR)

The fascinating walk that will give views of London and Camden's history

Making time to read with your child will have long-term benefits (Image: Pixabay)

Making time to read with your child will have long-term benefits (Image: Pixabay)

'Children should learn from their parents, not AI or screens'

Camden flats propose rear outbuildings, new dormers, and rooftop terraces

Camden flats propose rear outbuildings, new dormers, and rooftop terraces

Royal Free radiotherapy extension among latest Camden planning applications

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently visited the London Assembly (Image: PA)

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently visited the London Assembly (Image: PA)

'Front counter at police station will stay open - but can we trust Met officers?'

Solar panels proposed for Camden rooftop in major sustainability upgrade

Solar panels proposed for Camden rooftop in major sustainability upgrade

London bank may become an interactive museum

Old St Pancras Church is thought to be one of London’s earliest Christian sites

Old St Pancras Church is thought to be one of London’s earliest Christian sites

The 'truly special' former graveyard and the fascinating characters buried there

forum+ supports victims of LGBT hate crime

forum+ supports victims of LGBT hate crime

'We stand against hate and offer support to victims of hate crime'

Marston Close, NW6 - Exterior

Marston Close, NW6 - Exterior

Four-bedroom family home in desirable Marston Close, Camden NW6

Camden Council has launched a digital conversation about adult social care (Image: Camden Council)

Camden Council has launched a digital conversation about adult social care (Image: Camden Council)

Adult social care

'We will all need caring for at some point - tell us what matters to you about it'

Camden Lock is the surviving main arm of Regent's Canal

Camden Lock is the surviving main arm of Regent's Canal

A walk along the fascinating 'lost arm' of the Regent's Canal

Protesters on Westminster Bridge and (inset) Dorothea Hackmann

Protesters on Westminster Bridge and (inset) Dorothea Hackmann

Thames Water is failing to protect the river it is named after

Camden Community Safety officers patrol the hotspots for antisocial behaviour (Image: Camden Council)

Camden Community Safety officers patrol the hotspots for antisocial behaviour (Image: Camden Council)

antisocial behaviour

'Reports of antisocial behaviour are rising - we think that's a good thing'

Domestic cats don't have to hunt for food but they still explore (Image: Pixabay)

Domestic cats don't have to hunt for food but they still explore (Image: Pixabay)

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

'AI uses a lot of energy to just make humans lazy and dumb'

L-R Syed Ali, Cllr Sabrina Francis, Robel Kibreab, Ibrahim Ahmed, Pedro Xavier, and Nicholas John celebrate results day

L-R Syed Ali, Cllr Sabrina Francis, Robel Kibreab, Ibrahim Ahmed, Pedro Xavier, and Nicholas John celebrate results day

Pupils praise 'great' Camden sixth form after A-level success

The Mayor of Islington joins forum+ for some Cooking With Pride

The Mayor of Islington joins forum+ for some Cooking With Pride

Connecting with the Islington and Camden LGBT+ community this summer

The Government has yet to release funds for the extension of the DLR (Image: DLR)

The Government has yet to release funds for the extension of the DLR (Image: DLR)

Assembly celebrates 25 years of being the voice for Londoners

Cllr Samata Khatoon (second left) joins Talulla Cragg, Nicole Vieira and Syeda Begum from Think&Do giving advice on how to Stay Cool (Image: Debbie Bourne)

Cllr Samata Khatoon (second left) joins Talulla Cragg, Nicole Vieira and Syeda Begum from Think&Do giving advice on how to Stay Cool (Image: Debbie Bourne)

'Heatwaves are getting more common- here's how to stay cool'

Cllrs Sabrina Francis and Nadia Shah unveiled a blue plaque to mark the site of Britain’s first Caribbean Carnival (Image: Camden Council)

Cllrs Sabrina Francis and Nadia Shah unveiled a blue plaque to mark the site of Britain’s first Caribbean Carnival (Image: Camden Council)

All the activities you can enjoy in Camden this summer

Climate change is already having an impact on our food supply (Image: PA)

Climate change is already having an impact on our food supply (Image: PA)

'The climate emergency is already causing food shortages at the shops'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the spending review to the House of Commons on June 11 (Image: PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the spending review to the House of Commons on June 11 (Image: PA)

'London is suffering from Boris Johnson's defunding of our police'

Jennifer (pictured) was found stabbed inside her Camden property

Jennifer (pictured) was found stabbed inside her Camden property

Murder charge made after woman, 70, found stabbed in her Camden home

Council leader Richard Olszewski. Photograph: Josef Steen

Council leader Richard Olszewski. Photograph: Josef Steen

Camden leader backs equality policies as culture war spreads in Labour

Camden High Street is now pedestrianised, and the perfect place to start a walk around historic buildings nearby (Image: Paul Cochrane)

Camden High Street is now pedestrianised, and the perfect place to start a walk around historic buildings nearby (Image: Paul Cochrane)

'A fascinating walk through Camden's rich industrial past'

La Sainte Union hosts its annual Myths and Monsters Day (Image: LSU)

La Sainte Union hosts its annual Myths and Monsters Day (Image: LSU)

Education Matters

The school that holds a myths and monsters day to welcome new pupils

There are not enough bricks being manufactured to build the required number of homes (Image: PA)

There are not enough bricks being manufactured to build the required number of homes (Image: PA)

'Why are British planners addicted to bricks?'

An AI generated money tree? Could you have inherited the real thing?

An AI generated money tree? Could you have inherited the real thing?

If you have one of these surnames you might be heir to a forgotten fortune

There are six betting shops within a stones throw of Golders Green station (Image: Google Maps)

There are six betting shops within a stones throw of Golders Green station (Image: Google Maps)

'We need to empower people to stop new gambling shops'