Ashley Kirk

Digital journalist student Interactive Journalism at City University London. @AshleyKirk92

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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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Who will win in Islington? Your general election guide

With the election just a few weeks away, we've made a guide of everything you need to know about the election. Get the facts that...

6 pubs in Angel that we love

Imbued with the mission of discovering the best places for craft beer and real ales in Angel, our reporters Ashley Kirk and Keila Guimaraes went...

What is Islington talking about?

We wanted to find out what people in Islington were tweeting about over the last two weeks. There were several stand out stories in March....

NHS plans for new St Luke’s GP surgery

St Luke's Area redevelopment will include a new GP surgery after the NHS demanded a new facility to deal with its growing population. The NHS...

Radical plans released to pedestrianise Old Street roundabout

Old Street roundabout is to be transformed into a pedestrian square under new plans outlined by Transport for London. The junction, known as London’s technology hub,...

CityBar chaos after council security concerns

Tempers flared at the long-awaited launch of City University’s new bar as students tried to push their way past bouncers after being left queuing...

Cally revamp underway