Finlay Healy

Finlay is our Canonbury reporter. Their words have appeared in various student publications at Warwick University. They are always open to new stories and leads.

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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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Canals ignored in City Hall waterway improvement plans

City Hall’s £1.8bn plans to improve London’s waterways have neglected the capital’s litter-filled canals, campaigners say.  

Made to stop, forced to pay: Why Islington’s traffic is so slow

Why the traffic in Islington is always so slow, so congested and so expensive?

Canonbury’s resident artist, Gary Power, on stroke and recovery 

Beloved local artist Gary Power discusses how his life and work has changed following a stroke.

Dangerous pavements in Islington leave locals worried

Pavements along the Caledonian Road could be dangerous to the elderly and disabled, according to locals. Uneven slabs, cracks, and sinking roads are the...

Kebab shop grilled over late hours

Islington Council grants a late operating hours licence to a kebab shop in Clerkenwell, despite strong local opposition.  

Charity offering ‘wellbeing walks’ again  

A London charity will be resuming its spring programme of free “wellbeing walks” this Friday. 

Cally revamp underway