Gaia Neiman

Highbury patch reporter, photographer, polyglot, student journalist specialising in political and social movement reporting.

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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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The man buying Grandad’s porn mags

Islington Now talks to Dave, the eccentric owner of Rambooks Vintage Erotica on Holloway Road.

Spent: See it twice 

The play 'Spent' at Old Red Lion presents the brutal romantic power relations with creative character reversal.

Free food for breaking fast in Ramadan

The Muslim community in Finsbury Park is distributing free Iftar dinner during Ramadan for any resident going without a meal.  Muslim Welfare House has provided...

Paint event brings colour to darkness

Islington’s local artists offer workshops on just about anything, from painting to pottery, from the amateurish to the abstract. Splashing some new colour on...

Walking tour puts Islington women under spotlight 

Each Herstory tour highlights impressive stories from women who have left their mark on the city. Between canalside walks, Georgian houses, and high street strolls, Morrow will introduce walkers to local Islington legends, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Valda James.  

Refugees will make key decisions distributing integration grant  

Islington Council closed applications for its Borough of Sanctuary Grants (BSG) Programme last week, with local charities, resident groups, faith organisations, and schools having been able to apply for funds. 

Cally revamp underway