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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Toffee Park rises from the ashes to help Finsbury’s youth forget past

Several years ago, Toffee Park was a taboo in Finsbury. Following the murder of a teenage boy outside of the adventure park, as well...

Locals angry at Mount Pleasant redevelopment

Clerkenwell residents have reacted angrily to  redevelopment plans on the Mount Pleasant sorting office site, expressing concerns about the lack of affordable housing. Boris Johnson approved the...

Cally revamp underway