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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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Budget gets thumbs down from small business bosses

George Osborne’s sixth budget was criticised by a local business leader yesterday, despite the chancellor insisting “the sun is starting to shine” on the...

Highgate teenage running champion on the experience of a lifetime backpacking Down Under

An 18-year-old champion runner who is currently backpacking across New Zealand has spoken about the highlights so far of her three-month journey Down Under. Hannah...

Holloway teenager’s terrorism charge prompts fury from supporters

The charge against 18-year-old Silhan Ozcelik for links to an outlawed Kurdish group has prompted fury from supporters who insist that she headed for Syria...

Fire response time increase reignites political fallout over Clerkenwell fire station closure

Fire engine response times have increased across Islington this year, reigniting the political fallout following the closure of Clerkenwell fire station in January. The figures,...

Primary head puts the brakes on pupils scootering to school

An Islington primary school has been criticised by parents and campaigners after warning it could not accommodate pupils riding scooters to school. Grafton Primary School...

Cally revamp underway