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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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Calls for footy funding to keep kids off streets

Essex Road Giants football club says it could reach more vulnerable kids if it had its own training venue. Ryan Hassan and Lewis Yeboah, who...

Canonbury’s Good Neighbours Scheme helps to fight isolation

The scheme is working with Islington Giving and Connect Health on Your Doorstep to host up to nine weekly events for children and the elderly

Ramsey Walk tackles fly-tipping with guerrilla gardening

A guerrilla gardening group has succeeded in eradicating fly-tipping in Ramsey Walk thanks to the initiative of one resident. It all started in February 2017,...

Local church wins newcomers over with ‘open’ approach

A Baptist church in Canonbury says it has seen more people coming to its service and showing interest in Christianity despite data showing a rise in the number of people dissociating themselves from religion. (Photo: Dina Aboughazala)

Success of free cooking classes for £1 healthy meals in Canonbury

Free cooking classes for healthy meals that cost less than £1 per portion are being hosted by a community centre in Canonbury. The classes...

Cally revamp underway