Christy Cooney

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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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Islington life expectancy 5 years less than national average

Residents of Islington can expect to live in good health nearly five years fewer than the national average, figures released by the Office for...

Holloway prison closure possible factor in death of relocated inmate

The closure of Holloway Prison caused significant stress to prisoners, and was a possible factor in the subsequent death of a relocated inmate, a...

17-year old acid attacker sentenced to 10 years

A 17-year-old has been jailed for 10 years for carrying out an acid attack on Upper Street and five others across North London. Derryck...

Echoes of Holloway Prison – Memories of a prison’s past

Former staff and inmates of Holloway Prison are sharing their memories of the jail in a series of oral histories, films, and workshops. Holloway prison...

Cally revamp underway