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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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Coronavirus: Islington mask-wearer explains her Metro front page appearance

A mask-wearing Islington student who featured on Metro's coronavirus front page chats about her new found fame

The Killers set to play Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

American rock band The Killers will light up the Emirates Stadium as part of a tour to coincide with their sixth studio album. The Nevada...

Extra police in Highbury West help drugs crackdown

A rise in drug offence charges in Highbury West is down to an ‘increase in proactive policing’ this year, a police inspector has said.  Since...

Finsbury Park mosque hosts autism awareness event

Local mosque hosted an hour of activities to support National Autism Society.

Footy fans revel in Per Mertesacker book signing

Arsenal star Per Mertesacker packed out a local pub as fans flocked to his book signing last week.

Cally revamp underway