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‘COVID-19 Secure’ Guidance for gyms and leisure facilities by UK Active
21 July 2020 – Last week the Prime Minister announced that the Govt intended to allow indoor gyms and sports facilities in England to re-open from Saturday 25 July. In line with last week’s announcement, the Govt published top-line guidance for…
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A-BOARD ENFORCEMENT
Once so unpopular, A-boards have now become a feature of our lives, often displaying clever images and hilarious slogans – but there’s a but… We’re warning you that Transport for London will shortly be adopting a zero tolerance approach to…
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ALL BUSINESS WELCOME TO OUR SECURITY TRAINING
Sign up for the Premises and Personal Security Training session we’re running with our angel.london Police Team on Wednesday July 6 6.45-8pm which will be generously hosted by CoffeeWorks Project, 96-86 Islington High Street. The training will feature how to keep yourself safe, how to protect…
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Angel Business Crime Survey 2023
To help understand the current level and nature of crime and anti-social behaviour in the Angel town centre, and to inform future crime prevention activities, we ask Angel business owners and managers to complete the Angel Business Crime Survey 2023. The survey takes less than 5 minutes…
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ANGEL CENTRAL MANAGER OUTSMARTS PHONE THIEF
Angel Central manager Lynne Glover is a hero in her friend’s eyes after her quick-thinking foiled an attempt to steal her expensive smart phone from a pub table, and it was all down to a bit of advice from Angel…
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Attend our anti-terror training session
In view of this week’s attack in Westminster, Met Police counter-terror experts are offering another chance to attend a training session especially designed to make sure businesses are prepared for any major incidents at the Angel. It’s at the VUE…
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Begging – the question, give or not to give?
You may have noticed an increase in beggars and people sleeping on the streets at Angel. They are attracted here because people are so generous with their donations. Homeless charities and Angel Police Team say it’s not good to give…
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Book a counter-terror training session for your business
As we continue to be vigilant in the face of attacks on our communities, we would like to offer all angel.london businesses exclusive bespoke training from our counter-terror police team. Officers will visit your business and deliver the Met’s Project…
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Book your police security training session NOW
The recent Angel Police Team training at the Vue cinema was so popular that we’re offering bespoke sessions at your premises tailored to suit your business. Can you easily spot shoplifters? What do you do if you see one stealing…
READ MORE >BRIGHTER: London Car Free Day: Sunday 22 September
London Car Free Day takes on Sunday 22 September and Islington is taking part with the creation of a ‘Big Play Street’. A section of St John Street between Clerkenwell Road and Charterhouse Street will be shut to through traffic and is open for…
READ MORE >Burst water main on Upper Street – the situation at 7pm
Just updating you regarding tonight’s situation, as of 7pm. The passage will stay cordoned off but there will be two police officers posted at either end all night, for safety and reassurance. Other officers will be patrolling locally. Thames water have now…
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Business (as best) as usual
A high-viz jacket is never far away but we’re delighted to welcome shoppers and diners back to Camden Passage. And we’d like to say a BIG thank you to all the businesses and organisations who have rolled up their sleeves…
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Business crime team – Christmas and New Year duty schedule
Our Business Crime Manager will be working in the Angel town centre up to, and including, Tuesday 20th December and will return on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Please remember to follow these procedures if you need the assistance of the…
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Business Design Centre opens as a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre
The Business Design Centre has opened its doors as one of London’s large-scale COVID Vaccination Centres. The venue’s interior space has been transformed to incorporate hundreds of vaccination booths, hand-washing and hand sanitisation stations and post-injection waiting areas, all socially…
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Business Design Centre to re-open as a mass vaccination centre from Saturday 18 December
UCLH NHS Foundation Trust has once again formed a partnership with the Business Design Centre to reopen a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre on site from 10am on Saturday 18 December. Booked appointments and walk-ins will be available. This is to support the government’s…
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Businesses proud to support Armed Forces Day
Everyone joined our local war veterans celebrating Armed Forces Day recently on Islington Green. And not only were we delighted to support it, but enormously proud that angel.london businesses once again came up trumps with generous donations to enhance the…
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Charlton Place and Camden Passage Traffic Consultation
As part of their commitment to make Islington a cleaner, greener and healthier place for all, Islington Council is proposing to implement amendments to vehicle access and environmental changes to Charlton Place and Camden Passage. Details of the proposals can be seen HERE. Businesses, residents and…
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CHEERS TO OUR PUBWATCH
We know our angel.london PubWatch is good, but it’s great to hear it called the best in London. Islington’s Licensing officer Kevin Blenkinsopp said recently that according to the Met, we’re the ‘model PubWatch group for London.’ Representing all the…
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CLEANER & SAFER – Improved pedestrian paving on Liverpool Road
As well as our ‘big picture’ work, here at angel.london we’re the BID that gets the little things sorted to improve the landscape of Angel to help create the best trading environment for businesses. We’re delighted with the work that…
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Clearing up crime
Clearing up crime Angel Police Team just get better and better. They have just notched up successes in banning a persistent and aggressive beggar from setting foot Angel for three years and securing a six-month jail sentence for a regular…
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COUNTER TERROR
Police release public safety film The film we have been screening to angel.london businesses showing the steps the public can take in the event of a firearm and weapons terrorist attack has now been released The Met for everyone. Click…
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Counter-terror training for the entertainment industry
In view of the terrible incidents in London and Manchester we are urging all businesses to sign up for our next counter-terror awareness event to keep you up-to-date with the latest intelligence and developments. It’s at 9am on June 16…
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COVID-19 – PM’s statement on new restrictions, including mandatory rules for businesses
22 September – The Prime Minister has announced new measures in England to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. Businesses should ensure that they are fully conversant with the new regulations to ensure that they continue to trade legally. From Thursday…
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COVID-19: Govt. guidance on how to make workplaces safe published as at 11.05.20
Yesterday, Monday 11 May, the government published guidance to help business owners ensure their workplaces are as safe as possible during the Coronavirus pandemic. The eight guides cover different types of workplace and are designed to help employers prepare for…
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COVID-19: Updated guidance for shops on working safely during COVID-19.
26 May 2020 Yesterday, Monday 25 May, the Prime Minister announced that the Govt intended to allow ‘non-essential’ shops in England to re-open from Monday 15 June. The re-opening is subject to the Govt’s ‘Road Map’ conditions being met and…
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Criminals and shoplifters watch out!
There’s zero-tolerance for thieves and criminals at Angel – and a super- efficient partnership between angel.london businesses and Angel Police Team is making that a reality. A lethal combo of police intelligence, and shops and bars reporting crimes and sharing…
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Dealing with the threat from terrorism – advice and support for businesses
The Met Police Protective Security Operations (Counter Terrorism) has created a number of new initiatives and programmes to support businesses in the fight against terrorism. London SHIELD App: This new app provides a single source of up-to-date and relevant Counter Terrorism information, advice and guidance. The…
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Don’t be the victim of a phone snatch
There are 300 phone snatches in Islington on average EVERY month and working with our Angel Police Team we’re determined to cut those figures at the Angel by raising everyone’s awareness. We’ve sent to all businesses an A4 printable poster…
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England moves to Plan B measures in response to Omicron variant
09 November 2021 Yesterday, Wednesday 8 December, the Prime Minister confirmed that England will move to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK. From tomorrow, Friday 10 December, face coverings will become compulsory in most public indoor venues, such…
READ MORE >EYES AND EARS OF THE ANGEL
A shoplifter has been jailed for 12 weeks for stealing in local shops after one of our sharp-eyed angel.london Police Team spotted and arrested her. She had been shoplifting in Boots and Jigsaw, among others, and pleaded guilty to the…
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Fraud alert! Please share
We’re warning all angel.london (link https://www.angel.london/ ) members about scams that have been attempted on businesses recently Fake Crime Prevention Campaign A phone call was received from an individual claiming to be ‘Chris Smith’ of the police working on a crime prevention campaign….
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Free fire safety checks for Angel businesses
07 July 2022 – As businesses recover from the pandemic, one of the very worst things that could happen is to have a fire or emergency in your premises that puts you, your workers and customers lives in danger or stops you…
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Get CCTV’d up
Angel Police Team have caught and charged a persistent bag thief who will only be sent to prison because they have tracked down each offence on CCTV. He’s been stealing from pubs around our area but these days even a…
READ MORE >Help a heart
Have you got a defibrillator on your premises? We want the Angel to be as safe as it can be and are making an audit of all the resources here so we can direct people where to go in an…
READ MORE >Help a heart?
Have you got a defibrillator? In trying to make the Angel safe we need to know where we can direct people in an emergency. It would be good if we could list all defibs in the area and hopefully save…
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Holloway Road & rail closures this winter
A three-week closure of Holloway Road may affect your deliveries and staff journeys to and from work this holiday period from Monday 18 December to Monday 8 January 2018. London Overground services through Highbury & Islington station will also be…
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Housekeeping
You probably haven’t noticed that we’ve improved the pavement outside CoffeeWorksProject on Islington High Street (why would you?) but we’re always busy behind the scenes making essential things better. This time we worked with Islington Council to remove trip hazards and…
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How would you cope in an emergency?
Did you know 80% of businesses affected by a major incident never re-open, or close within 18 months? But only 49% have business continuity plans. Luckily those at Angel are more robust but in response to requests, we’re offering a…
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IT’S OFFICIAL – THE ANGEL IS A SAFE NIGHT OUT
We’re celebrating because Angel has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag which means we’re an enjoyable AND a safe night out. It’s the third year running that tough spot-check inspectors have praised our close and effective partnership with bars, pubs,…
READ MORE >It’s probably nothing but….
This week is National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – a campaign by the police services to remind us about safety and security, and encourage vigilance against all types of terrorism, including threats of attack and even cyber crime. It’s a…
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Knife crime
Knife crime is on the increase. We’re determined to make our streets safer. If you see, know or think something, please call 999 immediately. You could save someone’s life.
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LOCAL PUB GOES THE EXTRA MILE
A motorcyclist says he owes his life to quick-thinking customers of an angel.london pub who rushed outside after a crash to hoist up a large van crushing his chest. Thirty-eight-year-old Daniel Brennan was riding up Pentonville Road when he skidded…
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Making sure Angel is a fun but safe night out
Islington Council updates its Licensing Policy every five years and angel.london PubWatch Group is part of the consultation process. Our recommendations are included in the final document which became effective from 1 January 2018.
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Mandatory face-coverings in retail and other settings – downloadable poster
From today (Tuesday 30 November) wearing a face covering is once again mandatory in shops and other indoor settings including banks, hairdressers, nail salons and takeaways (see full list HERE) as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from wearing one. To support businesses in ensuring that…
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MEET LONDON’S TOP COP
What would you ask the Met Police Commissioner if you met him? Well, now’s your chance because Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe will be coming to Islington Town Hall to share his vision for London and listen to your thoughts and ideas….
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MOPEDS & PHONES – DON’T BE A VICTIM OF THEFT
Stolen mopeds are now increasingly being used for other crimes such as phone snatches. Our Angel Police Team and the Met are working to try and bring an end to this increasing crime trend. They have put together a toolkit complete with…
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New Business Crime Officer
As the Angel continues to get busier, we are pleased to support our front-facing businesses by increasing the strength of our Business Crime Officer (BCO) Team. Our existing BCO Gerry has recently been joined by Camilla (pictured right above alongside…
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New Govt Guidance for businesses to become ‘COVID-19 Secure’
Yesterday, Tuesday 23 June, the Prime Minister announced that certain businesses can re-open to the public from Saturday 4 July. Details of which business types can, and cannot, open from 4 July is available HERE Official Guidance for businesses to ensure…
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New test & trace rules for hospitality and close contact businesses when re-opening
The rules on what you need to do when a group enters your venue have changed – everyone will need to check-in, not just the ‘lead’ party member. From 12 April, it will be mandatory for hospitality and close contact businesses…
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New! Retail whatsapp coming to a phone near you!!
We’re launching our secret weapon against shoplifters and bag and phone thieves. It’s a ShopWhatsApp where all angel.london retailers can instantly warn neighbouring businesses about crimes as they happen. It follows the huge success of our PubWatch WhatsApp where phones…
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Operational update for businesses 20.03.20
SAFER The Angel Town Centre Police Team will continue to patrol the town centre as normal until further notice, supporting businesses as required. If you, or your employees, require assistance relating to non-emergency business crime, you can contact the…
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Our next business security session
How do you spot a shoplifter? And what do you do if you see one stealing your stock? Or stealing someone’s bag? Best to ignore or confront them? How do you do that most effectively? How should you react when a beggar walks into…
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Perils of an empty premises
We know some businesses are concerned about squatters moving into commercial premises at the Angel and we’d like to reassure you that we are trying to contact all landlords to discuss the perils of leaving premises empty. We are often…
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POLICE SURGERY
How do you catch a shoplifter? What’s the best way to deal with a phone thief? How do you protect your premises and stay within the law? All the answers to these and any questions of your own at our…
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PRAMS & PURSES
No, it’s not the name of a trendy new bar, but a warning not to leave your shopping or handbags hanging over the back of your pushchair or they may be stolen. Angel Police Team are investigating a number of…
READ MORE >Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend operational update
BUSINESS WASTE AND RECYCLING Standard business recycling services will continue over the extended bank holiday weekend, so please present your bags and stickered cardboard bundles out for collection as normal. Recycling bags & Stickers – If you require recycling bags and stickers to cover the extended bank holiday…
READ MORE >Reporting Crimes and anti-social behaviour in the Angel – who and when to contact
Businesses within the Angel have a range of people and various methods in which to report crime and anti-social behaviour. It is important that your workers know who to contact in certain situations, so here is a brief summary: In an emergency, call 999 –…
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Reporting outbreaks of coronavirus – workplace action cards
30 July 2020 – Whilst we all hope that any business in the Angel doesn’t experience an outbreak linked to their organisation, it is vital for owners or managers to know how to report one should this happen. Public Health…
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REVIEW YOUR SCREENS
CCTV is one of the most important sources of forensic evidence used by angel.london Police Team to keep our streets safe. This year alone they have convicted more than 40 bag thieves, pickpockets and shoplifters by identifying them from CCTV…
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Road closures update
Brace yourselves! The latest from Thames Water is that due to the next phase of work on the Upper Street water main, the following traffic changes will take from August 16 to the end of October. All southbound lanes will…
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SAFER – Acid attack (Project Diffuse) training session a huge success
On Wednesday 14 March over 100 staff from businesses and organisations from the Angel BID area attended an acid attack training event hosted by angel.london. The event incorporated a truly lifelike simulation of an acid attack taking place within a…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team Christmas duty schedule
The Angel Police Team, funded by angel.london, will be on duty every day throughout the festive period excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day. For the first time, members of the Angel Police Team will be on duty on Boxing…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team’s ‘Operation Wing’ takes flight
Over the last couple of months, the Angel Police Team, which is funded by angel.london, launched ‘Operation Wing’. The proactive theft operation targets suspects operating in specific areas of the BID and includes three aspects: Linking with staff and security…
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SAFER – Don’t be a victim of a phone snatch
There are 300 phone snatches in Islington on average EVERY month and we are continually working with our Angel Police Team to cut those figures at the Angel by raising everyone’s awareness. The three messages from the police are Check…
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SAFER – Free bespoke security training by the Angel Police Team
What do you do if you see someone shoplifting from your premises, stealing a smartphone in your bar or causing a disturbance? What does the law say and how does it protect you? All these questions and much more can…
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SAFER – Free bespoke security training for your business by Angel Police Team
What do you do if you see someone stealing your stock, or someone’s bag in your café, or a phone from the table in your bar? Confront them, eject them forcibly from the premises? How do you do that effectively…
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SAFER – FREE bespoke security training sessions by Angel Police Team
Can you easily spot shoplifters? What do you do if you see someone stealing your stock, or someone’s bag in your café, or a phone from the table in your bar? Confront them, eject them forcibly from the premises? How…
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SAFER – Highbury Corner overnight road closures and switch to two-way traffic in April
As part of the Highbury Corner improvement works, sections of Upper Street and Holloway Road will be closed overnight in the coming weeks. A series of staged overnight closures will take place from 8pm on Friday 5 April to 5am on Thursday 11…
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SAFER – How best to help street beggars
Last month Islington Council launched a campaign to advise the public how best to support those begging on the street. Entitled ‘Spare Change or Real Change?‘ the campaign highlights that giving street beggars cash donations, whilst generous and well intended,…
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SAFER – How best to report a crime to the Met Police in the Angel
If you experience a business related crime it is important that you report this to the police. If you are a business within the Angel BID area and you want to report a crime related to your business (such as shoplifting, theft,…
READ MORE >SAFER – Keep hydrated on the tube to the keep the Angel flowing
Unfortunately, Angel tube station has one of the highest rates of ‘PIOTs’ (Passengers Ill On Trains) across the whole London Underground network. During the summer many of the PIOTs are due to dehydration and overheating. When one incident occurs, this can…
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SAFER – Knife Angel London event for businesses: Tuesday 24 September
We are pleased to announce that on Tuesday 24 September angel.london will be hosting Knife Angel London; an exclusive event to support businesses in reducing knife crime in Islington. Where and when is this event? Knife Angel London will be held…
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SAFER – Met Police Winter Vigilance Campaign 2018: Sixty Second Security Checklist
The Met Police County Terrorism Policing unit has launched a campaign to encourage the public to remain alert while out and about shopping or enjoying the festive season and to report anything suspicious to staff, security or police. Under the…
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SAFER – Police publish new security guidance for retailers
The National Business Crime Centre and the Met Police have published two new documents for retail businesses. The first ‘Ten Principles of Crime Prevention‘ is a useful worksheet containing checklists for store managers and staff, outlining how applying straightforward measures can reduce crime…
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SAFER – Project Argus & Project Griffin: could your business benefit from FREE counter terrorism training?
As we continue to be vigilant in the face of attacks on our communities, all angel.london businesses can benefit from exclusive FREE bespoke training courses from the Met Police counter-terror police team. PROJECT GRIFFIN – For all staff Officers will…
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SAFER – Put security at the top of your Christmas list
angel.london is supporting Counter Terrorism Police’s campaign to help keep crowded places safe over the festive period. Officers are calling on the public and those who work in our busy towns and cities to remain vigilant and report any concerns…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team catches and charges prolific thief
We are sure you will all want to thank our wonderful Angel Police Team in catching and charging one of the most prolific thieves in Angel. On Tuesday 6 March, Kelly Vigors was charged with eight counts of theft, one…
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SAFER – Met Police launch new ‘BE SAFE’ campaign
The Metropolitan Police has launched a new campaign entitled ‘BE SAFE’ to highlight the issue of smart phone theft, often by thieves on two wheeled vehicles. Criminals use scooters and bikes to snatch phones and valuables, often riding up behind…
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SAFER: Free police security training session – Islington Square. Tues 17 March @ 11am
The Angel Town Centre Police Team is running a security training session for anyone from a customer facing business (i.e. shop, cafe, restaurant etc.) at Islington Square on Tuesday 17 March at 11am. The session, lasting one hour, will cover loss prevention…
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SAFER: Top tips to keep you and your belonging safe this winter
As the nights are drawing in, its a good time to think about simple ways you can keep yourself and your belonging safe from criminals. The Met Police provides great information and tips, including: Keep your valuables, including your mobile,…
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SMILE, YOUR’E ON (EVEN MORE) CAMERAS
After two years of campaigning our two new CCTV cameras have been installed and switched on in Upper Street – and they are already delivering results. Recently a local bank alerted police they suspected two people were committing fraud in…
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Spotting the fakes
BIG thanks to all those businesses who became real fake note spotters at our recent security breakfast. The Bank of England experts who trained everyone said the session held at Candid Arts Trust in Torrens Street was their best attended event so…
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STRONGER – Angel Business Survey 2018: Results
Following completion of our Annual Business Survey 2018 by The Retail Group in August, we are pleased to share the full results of this year’s survey. The report covers many aspects regarding business in the Angel including customer segmentation, travel…
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STRONGER – Inside Angel, Spring 2019 edition
We are delighted to have published our latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The spring 2019 edition includes a round up of the great results our…
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STRONGER – Our Annual Review 2018/19 published
We are pleased to publish our Annual Review 2018/19. The Review contains details of how angel.london has performed against our commitments over the last year, and our ‘promises’ and budget for 2019/20. Printed copies of the Annual Review have been…
READ MORE >STRONGER: Free business accessibility audit for the ‘Access Guide to the Angel’
angel.london has joined forces with Islington Council and AccessAble* in a partnership to ensure that disabled workers and visitors to the Angel have the information they need to make use of the fantastic resources available here. Launching in early summer,…
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STRONGER: Inside Angel – Summer 2019 edition published
We are delighted to publish the latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The summer 2019 edition includes a round up of activities and initiatives in the…
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Supporting employers to encourage staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine
The take up of the COVID-19 vaccine has thankfully been very high, with the Angel’s Business Design Centre welcoming thousands through its door to receive the vaccination. However, there is still reticence among some members of the population to receive the vaccination, and this could cause some…
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TAKE NOTE!
Top marks to licensed premises in our PubWatch group who recently headed off thieves trying to sting everyone with fake £20 notes. By circulating pictures of the two men trying to pass off forgeries around the WhatsApp group which links them…
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The homeless – how can we help?
We are all moved by the plight of homeless people, and know our caring business community at Angel is concerned about the wellbeing of rough sleepers and homeless people. Our best advice is not to hand out money, but support…
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THE UK’S FIRST ANTI-TERROR PHONE WARNING SYSTEM
We’ve set up the first WhatsApp safety messaging group as the quickest and simplest way to alert you if there’s a terrorist attack. We’re determined that every angel.london member is told immediately about incidents so you can ensure the safety…
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Tidier streets
We’ve always got our eye on how we can keep improving the Angel and, working with Islington Council, we’ve just finished some pavement works making Islington High Street better. We’ve replaced some uneven York stones and added bonded gravel on…
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Understanding how gambling can harm your health
If you know anyone who doesn’t know when to stop, they might benefit from this free community event at 9-12am June 16 2017 at St Mary’s Church.
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Upper Street roadworks
No one can have failed to see them. Just when everyone was thinking Angel’s getting back to normal…. The good news is that the infamous broken pipe has been replaced and the surrounding pipes relined. Balfour Beatty are on schedule…
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WATCH YOUR CCTV!
A sharp-eyed pub manager helped Angel Police Team catch a regular bag thief by watching her CCTV. After studying the pub’s footage when a customer reported her bag stolen, the Steam Passage duty manager memorised the face and was surprised…
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Wearing a face covering in shops becomes mandatory from 24 July
17 July 2020 – Under the new rules, people who do not wear a face covering in shops will face a fine of up to £100, in line with the sanction on public transport and just as with public transport,…
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