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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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Francis I: a perfect Pope or papal poverty? Islington’s catholic leaders have their say

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Three local preachers give their view on the election of Pope Francis

Arsenal Ladies seal victory over Torres

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New coach Shelley Kerr watched Arsenal Ladies win 3-1 in her first game in charge

Islington Panthers basketball team hopes to finish top of their league

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Despite losing in a tight game last weekend, the team is on track for promotion

Islington teen has sights set on 2016 Olympics

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A 17-year-old Islington athlete speaks to Islington Now on studying, her mentors and her Olympic aspirations.

Per’s Gunner get kids reading

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Arsenal's Per Mertesacker visited Islington Central Library on Thursday as part of the borough's World Book Day celebrations.

On the Sport: Matt Chambers

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We ask England Students rugby player Matt Chambers 10 questions in our weekly column
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Cally revamp underway

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