Jamie Boys

Jamie Boys is a student journalist from London. He is the beat reporter for Junction Ward, i.e. Archway, North London. He also has a by-line at the Standard. Jamie grew up in central London, but has lived in the USA and Australia. Jamie is a huge Chelsea fan and has had a season ticket his whole life. He has a particular interest in political journalism.

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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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Attacks against Whittington Hospital staff increasing

Security has been heightened at Whittington Hospital after reports of violence and abuse against hospital staff have spiralled.  A February report suggested ethnic minority staff,...

Finsbury Park: “A holiday destination for drug dealers”

Finsbury Park is a “holiday destination for drug dealers” because of police and council inaction, say residents. 

Teaching the council a lesson: Outrage over decision to close two schools

Striking teachers have accused the council of “destroying the futures” of children by closing two local schools. A retro double-decker bus filled with striking...

Meet Dan: The café owner keeping students in high spirits 

Unlike most cafés in Islington, the words “flat white” or “matcha” have not infiltrated the menu at Café Fiori - a popular spot in Northampton Square, where Dan has been serving the students of nearby City, University of London for the past two decades.

“It’s like China”: prospective councillor criticises Labour-run Islington Council

A prospective local councillor has criticised the “China-like one-party state” of Islington Council after Labour candidate James Potts won the Junction by-election on 28...

Corbyn leads rally against new Archway Tower

Islington MP Jeremy Corbyn has called on Angela Rayner to intervene against plans to build a new tower block in Archway.   Mr Corbyn made a...

Cally revamp underway