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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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Drivers furious over fines at ‘illegal’ box junction

Drivers nabbed by a camera at an “illegal” box junction are outraged that they will not be be repaid their fines.

Dear INagony… my boyfriend shouts out his ex’s name

Islington Now's Ellie and Helly solve this week's problems sent in by readers

Dinner plans? Bon appetit: Le Mercury on Upper Street

Does restaurant Le Mercury on Upper Street live up to its hype? Ellie Buchdahl finds out.

Women will suffer, say Labour MPs

Labour MPs and charity workers called on women to join in protests against the cuts at a public meeting.

Have Your Say: is compulsory recycling a load of rubbish?

HAVE YOUR SAY: Compulsory recycling comes into force in Islington on 4 April.

Cake, gossip and knitting in Finsbury

Knitting may be London's newest fashion. Ellie Buchdahl picks up the needles.

Cally revamp underway