Emily Lawford

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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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Pulling no punches: Islington junior boxer Luan Veras wins two titles

There was a moment in the ring on Saturday when Luan Veras thought he might lose a fight for the first time. In the first...

Islington councillors and climate activists clash at council meeting

Councillors and climate activists clashed at Islington’s inaugural environmental regeneration meeting over how to achieve their target of making the borough net zero carbon...

Highbury restaurant accused of ‘contempt for residents’ in alcohol license war

The owner of a new Highbury restaurant has been accused of “contempt for residents” over an ongoing feud about an alcohol licence.  Tetto’s Italian Kitchen,...

Labour councillor raises antisemitic concerns at the opening of the Anne Frank exhibition

A Labour councillor claimed that Conservative immigration laws resembled Nazi policies, at the opening of Islington’s Anne Frank exhibition on Monday. Highbury East Cllr Sue...

Boundary change provokes ire of Highbury East residents

Residents of Highbury East resist ward boundary changes that would relocate them to Mildmay.

Mayor opens Highbury Corner green space

The Mayor of London praised Islington’s pioneering work on safe and eco-friendly travel. 

Cally revamp underway