Cally revamp underway

Story Street to be pedestrianised in plans to make the Cally Islington's second liveable neighbourhood

Local grocery shop provides a greener way to shop

Refill Therapy, an Islington grocery shop, aims to reduce food waste by stocking ethically sourced refillable food.

Pizza Hut Islington spared amidst nationwide closures

Pizza Hut’s first branch in this country will stay in business even though 68 restaurants are set to close, the company announced on 20 October. 

Tollington boy with Down syndrome to be featured at National Portrait Gallery 

A five-year-old footballer with Down syndrome will be featured in the National Portrait Gallery after his photo became a finalist for a prestigious photo prize.

A borough underwater: Islington’s decade of burst pipes

A decade of floods in the borough have left local housing and businesses damaged, as residents ask for answers.

Bakery boycott in Archway

A newly opened Gail's bakery in Archway has been the target of protesters for connections to US private equity firms with links to Israeli tech industries.

Nearly £1 million funding secured for Electric Vehicle charging points

Islington Council plans to make the borough greener, investing nearly £1 million in electric vehicle charging points.

London Met staff and students fear job cuts ahead of ballot results  

120 jobs at risk as students and staff at London Metropolitan University await ballot results this Friday.

Five best charity shops to visit in Islington 

Discover the top six charity shops in Islington, where every purchase supports noble causes and community initiatives.

Islington is named the second least safe area in the UK

Islington has been named the second least safe area in the UK, after reports found crime has increased by nearly 10 per cent in the last year.

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Five best charity shops to visit in Islington 

Discover the top six charity shops in Islington, where every purchase supports noble causes and community initiatives.

Islington is named the second least safe area in the UK

Islington has been named the second least safe area in the UK, after reports found crime has increased by nearly 10 per cent in the last year.

Five best pizza places to go in Islington

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Man sentenced in Highbury for assaulting a police officer

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced at Highbury Magistrates Court for assaulting a police officer in North London.

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Local grocery shop provides a greener way to shop

Refill Therapy, an Islington grocery shop, aims to reduce food waste by stocking ethically sourced refillable food.

“My brand is who I am”: In conversation with Tiana Esparon

The fashion brand owner talks sustainability, womanhood and showing personality through crochet

Domestic abuse rises by 20 per cent in Islington

Finsbury Park had the highest number of reported offences in Islington between February 2025 and February 2026, totalling 244.

Hundreds of households in Islington saved from homelessness this year

Islington ranks in the top 5 per cent for addressing homelessness across England.

Cally revamp underway

Story Street to be pedestrianised in plans to make the Cally Islington's second liveable neighbourhood

Cally revamp underway

Story Street to be pedestrianised in plans to make the Cally Islington's second liveable neighbourhood

Local grocery shop provides a greener way to shop

Refill Therapy, an Islington grocery shop, aims to reduce food waste by stocking ethically sourced refillable food.

“My brand is who I am”: In conversation with Tiana Esparon

The fashion brand owner talks sustainability, womanhood and showing personality through crochet

Domestic abuse rises by 20 per cent in Islington

Finsbury Park had the highest number of reported offences in Islington between February 2025 and February 2026, totalling 244.