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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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Future of Clerkenwell Community Garden in the air as plot is unsuitable

The future of a new community gardening initiative in Clerkenwell has been thrown into disarray at its first meeting. Organisers revealed the plot allocated...

Islington’s Teleportation Booth not enough to escape Coronavirus

Coronavirus travel restrictions have affected an Islington virtual reality booth that offered trips to Scotland without leaving the North London area. 

Coronavirus in Islington: first case confirmed

Public Health England have confirmed the first case of Covid-19. More updates to follow on Coronavirus from Islington Now. 

Campaigners refuse to leaf in Highbury Corner tree battle

Islington residents and Extinction Rebellion campaigners formed a blockade to protect seven trees threatened with removal by the council.

A growing community in Finsbury Park: first decade of Blackstock Triangle Gardeners

The co-founder of the community gardening group talks volunteering, community and education

Journalist Afua Hirsch honoured for equality campaigning in broadcasting

Journalist and campaigner Afua Hirsch is awarded the Campaign for broadcasting equality’s Campaigner of the Year.

Cally revamp underway