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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Spring in Islington: Local gardening competition to open in May

Islington is starting to bloom as local gardeners begin to plan for an annual gardening competition.   Islington in Bloom, the local horticultural competition run by...

“No one answers”: Residents disappointed by missed bin collections despite fewer complaints 

Residents have expressed disappointment about the state of Islington’s streets despite the latest data having revealed fewer complaints. 

6th-14th March: What’s On in Islington?

Islington Now rounds up some of the best arts, culture and International Women's Day events this week.

Female survivors of violence feel “safer” thanks to council strategy

More survivors of female violence in Islington are supported and feel safer as a result of the council’s strategy.

Council approves largest possible tax rise

Council taxes will rise by 4.99 per cent, as part of Islington’s 2025/26 budget, to help “those that need it most.”  Councillors approved the change in their...

Local residents asked to report anti-social behaviour by hotline, not 999 

Tufnell Park residents have been asked by police to report anti-social behaviour (ASB) and people taking drugs on the ASB hotline rather than calling...

Cally revamp underway