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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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We asked Islington North residents if they would vote for Jeremy Corbyn as an independent candidate

With rumours swirling as to whether Jeremy Corbyn will announce his intention to stand as an independent candidate to defend Islington North, the constituency...

Inside the Florence Trust: The affordable artists’ residency in the heart of Islington 

The Florence Trust is a self-funded international artists' residency that has been in Islington for almost 35 years.

Almeida Theatre fundraising for play celebrating local communities   

The theatre staff are aiming to raise £40,000 overall by next week, and charity Big Give is currently matching donations up to £20,000.

‘It’s time to move on’: the selling of the Old Red Lion Theatre pub

Islington's famous Old Red Lion Theatre pub is due to be sold after being run by Damien Devine and his family for the past 24 years.

Vital funding granted to charities aiming to reduce men’s suicide rates

Charities in Islington have been awarded government funding for a new project aiming to reduce men’s suicide rates.   A total of £79,068 has been granted...

Five best charity shops to visit in Islington 

Discover the top six charity shops in Islington, where every purchase supports noble causes and community initiatives.

Cally revamp underway