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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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Art has no limits: Powerful dance performance by deaf and disabled artists

The latest performance of the dance troop Candoco is most certainly one of the most intriguing shows that I’ve been given to see over...

Busiest roads set for 20mph divide Islington residents

New plans to impose the controversial 20mph speed limit on Islington’s busiest roads have been condemned by outraged locals. Transport for London (TfL) last week...

Islington first to invest £150m from pension scheme into housing

Islington council confirmed this week its plan to use money from its pension scheme to fund the building of new social housing and to invest...

Islington not a ‘safe borough’, says crime exec

Islington borough is not safe and has an unacceptably high crime rate, says an executive councillor in charge of security. In an exclusive interview with...

Holloway residents reveal persistent fears over security

Holloway residents have voiced fears over their personal safety, on the same day as local police failed to show up at a community event.  The...

Car crash at busy Holloway junction

An accident involving a white lorry and a dark blue Toyota break occurred on Wednesday at an Islington junction. The crash happened at around 3pm...

Cally revamp underway