Elise Johnson

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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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Who are the ‘Humans of Islington’?

A collection of photos depicting the people of Islington, who are beautiful inside and out. We give you an insight into the characters making up our diverse borough. Here are the best ‘Humans of Islington’.

Accident on escalator at Angel station: how one student was lucky to escape with her toes intact

This mangled trainer is all that came between Debora Aru and a severed toe, after she caught her foot in the escalator at Angel...

10 Instagrams that sum up Islington life

This borough is pretty photogenic and that certainly comes across on Instagram. Islington Now has collected ten pictures we think encapsulate what makes Islington...

Cally revamp underway