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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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Historic pub set to be converted after six year battle against redevelopment

The historic Whittington and Cat pub in Archway may be converted into shops and offices after Islington council abandoned its objection to redevelopment plans. The...

Pentonville Prison imposes smoking ban on inmates

Pentonville Prison has banned prisoners from smoking as part of a rollout of a smoke-free prison policy in England and Wales. Pentonville tweeted on Sunday:...

Residents across Islington plagued with issues from housing association

Islington residents have told how delays to repairs by housing association Family Mosaic and its contractors have left them feeling “like my mind is...

Islington pubs support CAMRA in campaign for tax breaks

Local pubs have backed calls by CAMRA, the national Campaign for Real Ale, to implement tax breaks for UK pubs, a year on from...

Budgens in Upper Street named best local store in UK

The best local store in the country is the Upper Street branch of Budgens - and that’s official. The shop was named Convenience Retailer...

Start your day with laughter at the world’s first morning comedy club

For many City workers, mornings are synonymous with high stress, bleary eyes and a strong desire to go back to bed. But entrepreneur Kassandra...

Cally revamp underway