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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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The murder of Daniel Morgan: his brother talks exclusively to Islington Now

2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Daniel Morgan’s death. His brother talks to Emily Wight about his tireless fight for justice

Mad Men star visits Upper Street

Hollywood star hits the borough's shops

Young playwright vies for Edinburgh Fringe award

Emily Wight speaks to a young writer about her boxing-inspired play

REVIEW: Ethical dilemma in Restitution at the Kings Head Theatre

Emily Wight reviews the latest play at The Kings Head Theatre

REVIEW: Someone to Blame at the King’s Head theatre

Someone to Blame at the King’s Head dramatises the case of Sam Hallam, who has been in prison for seven years on the count...

Catch up with Islington’s Tweet-a-wall artist

Illustrator Lizzie Mary Cullen paints a story on a wall for Islington business Base Creative, after appealing for 140-character stories from the public.

Cally revamp underway