Isabella Steinmeyer

Isabella Steinmeyer is a Newspaper Journalism MA student at City St George's University. She was previously Deputy Editor of Varsity, Cambridge's student newspaper.

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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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One in four Islington secondary school pupils persistently absent 

Secondary school pupil absences in Islington is on the rise and has reached "crisis" levels, a new report has found.

Islington is named the second least safe area in the UK

Islington has been named the second least safe area in the UK, after reports found crime has increased by nearly 10 per cent in the last year.

Locals object to Islington Council’s plans to remove football pitch parking

Parents and locals express concerns over losing parking at the Market Road football pitches.

Copains bakery brings its gluten-free pastries to Islington

Parisian bakery Copains, founded in 2021, has opened its doors on Upper Street. Islington Now reviews its gluten-free delicacies.

Islington in top 5% of councils for combating homelessness

Islington council have taken an "open door approach" to combating homelessness, successfully dealing with over 900 cases in 2024.

‘Beacon’ of Barnsbury appeals for funding 

A church in Barnsbury is raising funds to help restore its £1m spire.   St Andrew’s Church in Thornhill Square applied for funding from Cloudesley, a local...

Cally revamp underway