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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.

Hundreds of households in Islington saved from homelessness this year

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

Behind the artistic collective aiming to revive Islington’s radical history

Amy Rushton takes us through Cubitt Community Collective, a volunteer-led independent press gallery aiming to revive the radical history of Islington, who are currently working on their next issue.
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Boy, 17, stabbed in the chest ‘for his phone’ near Barnsbury Road

Young man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the chest

Community rallies to save local health-food shop

A health food shop was saved last week after a huge community effort to overturn plans to build on the site.

West Library reopens

West Library given new lease of life with a £800,000 Big Lottery Fund grant.

Let’s go Ethiopian

Marathon Restaurant & Bar on Caledonian Road is the place to go for an authentic taste of East Africa.

Eggs-ellent!

Pancake-lovers had a flipping great time at a Barnsbury church’s celebration of Shrove Tuesday this week.

Cally revamp underway