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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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Green party candidate slams “immoral” tax avoiders in defence of Vivienne Westwood

An Islington parliamentary candidate has attacked tax avoiders, describing them as “immoral” despite the recent revelation her party has received significant donations from an...

‘Stop immigrants using our NHS’, says Australian local UKIP candidate

Immigrants should wait to get NHS treatment, a UKIP candidate has said, despite having benefited from the NHS as an Australian migrant himself. Greg Clough,...

Sheltered housing residents under siege by anti-social yobs

Sheltered housing tenants have complained of drug use and antisocial behaviour in their neighbourhood just days after their council housing provider boasted of its...

Locals speak out about Finsbury Park regeneration

Islington, Hackney and Haringey councils have outlined their ambitious vision for Finsbury Park's town centre. The 60-page supplementary planning document claims that the area is...

Labour MP resigns after Rochester by-election Twitter gaffe

The Rochester and Strood by-election last night gave Ukip its second MP in Westminster. Much of the furore surrounded the Conservatives’ determination to “throw the kitchen...

Pupils’ beanstalk shoots to first prize in Panto competition

Pupils at a Finsbury Park school have beaten off local competition to grow the largest beanstalk, measuring over four metres. In an award ceremony on Friday...

Cally revamp underway