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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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First organic pub named on green map of London

Islington has some of London’s most eco-friendly businesses, according to the first green map of London launched this week. Green London, unveiled by Clerkwenwell-based...

Former housing chief lives with £9m forest fire mistake

A former housing chief executive was handed a £9m bill after accidentally sparking a forest fire.

EC1 Storeys: Islington residents use trees to tell tales

Meet the duo behind the blue plaques and treehouses placed across Islington

Former chief exec starts forest fire

A former chief executive of Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association has been charged £9.1m for starting an eight-day forest fire in Spain.

Award-winning shop owner condemns government grants

The founder of an award-winning clothes store has condemned the government's plans for helping businesses, saying they won't make a difference.

St John Street closed after lorry crash

A busy road in Clerkenwell was closed for several hours and a shop suffered damage after a lorry crashed into scaffolding on Friday morning.

Cally revamp underway