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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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Councillors criticise Homes for Ukraine scheme

Councillors have raised concerns that the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme provides insufficient payment to host households.   Britons who offer their homes to Ukrainians...

‘Inspirational’ councillor will leave post after 11 years

An Islington councillor will step down after more than a decade in office.

World-leading eye hospital gets funding for cutting edge research

The Moorfields Clinical Research Facility received funding for the next five years from the National Institute for Health Research.?

First female Master leaves Charterhouse

The first female Master of the Charterhouse in Clerkenwell, Ann Kenrick, is leaving her role at the end of the month after five years.

Young musicians strike a chord

The average festive fair might involve a carolling choir, a lights switch-on and a mince pie or two. But the Whitecross Street Christmas party was a cut above the rest.

Veterans mark Remembrance Day

Veterans from a military regiment will reflect on their service with fellow soldiers at Remembrance Day services this weekend. The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), on...

Cally revamp underway