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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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Review: Franck Ash Band at the King’s Head Theatre

Islington Now reviews a free blues night at the King's Head Theatre

Boris risks lives with plans to slash and burn fire services

Islington will be in grave danger without Clerkenwell Fire Station, argues Alex Taylor.

Comedy Review: The Pajama Men at Union Chapel

Alex Taylor on the divisive comedy of the Pajama Men at Union Chapel

The Clerkenwell restaurant where diners eat in darkness

Dans le Noir? is "one of the best places to take a date"

Power cut leaves Clerkenwell in the dark

A blackout in Clerkenwell left residents without power for eight hours

Farringdon keeps seven-storey building at bay

Privacy and obstruction concerns have blocked the erection of a seven-story tower block on Farringdon Road

Cally revamp underway