Angel Sun

MA Newspaper Journalism student from the City University. Love talking to people and particularly interested in community stories, cultural topics, films and good food - contact me if you know anything interesting!

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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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Made to stop, forced to pay: Why Islington’s traffic is so slow

Why the traffic in Islington is always so slow, so congested and so expensive?

A taste of Spring: Local businesses showcase season’s best

While it is still cold, Spring is firmly here. Some local food businesses are using produce at its peak season to pack in flavour...

Islington Council launches proposal to stop locking parks

Islington Council has launched a proposal to stop locking park gates at night in a bid to save money.  Of the 122 parks and open...

What’s on: Sports for everyone this week

From Egyptian dance to disabled cycling, Islington Now rounds up some of the most exciting and inclusive sports events going on in the borough the...

What’s On: How to move this week in Islington

Football It is a busy week for football fans. Arsenal will be playing against Chelsea in the Premier League this Sunday, with many local league...

Prison to butter show: Hidden Irish history in Islington

When Islington was not yet part of London in the early 1800s, it already attracted 6,000 Irish migrants who settled around Angel and Archway....

Cally revamp underway