Nicola Bartlett

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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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Irish spirit in Islington lives on

As Islington celebrates St. Patrick's Day, the Emerald Isle spirit is alive and kicking

Dignity in drama

In his one man show, Chris Larner shares the trauma of taking his wife to Switzerland's euthanasia clinic

Cakes on the canal prove a hit with Islington shoppers

Ali Rawlings had been selling her gluten and egg-free cakes at Chatsworth Road market but soon realised that she could sell them directly from her canal boat

Islington’s Benefacto businessman

By day he’s a corporate strategist at management consultancy Accenture. But in any spare moment Linz Darlington spends his time connecting volunteers with charities.

Political journalist takes to comedy

The Independent journalist Steve Richards performs a political skit at King's Place

Putting Angel businesses on the app?

Islington youngsters are helping to boost businesses in the Angel by making a special app that will map out the area.

Cally revamp underway