Ruth Halkon

Newspaper Journalism student at City University, London. Cambridge Graduate. Interested in all occurrences in Islington. Business editor of Islington Now.

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Cally revamp underway

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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

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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

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

Domestic abuse rises by 20 per cent in Islington

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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

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

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

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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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Islington is first Living Wage borough

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The council is committed to paying its employees no less than the London Living Wage

Old Street exhibition showcases drug recovery through art

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Former and recovering drug addicts show journey to recovery through artworks

Holloway lawyer jailed for six years

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Six years in jail for Holloway solicitor who smuggled drugs and mobile phones into Pentonville prison.

Cally revamp underway

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