Jean-Baptiste Andrieux

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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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“Off-Licences won’t be able to support supermarkets in Islington,” warns shopkeeper

Off-licences have warned that they are not able to replace supermarkets in the long term, as residents turn to local corner shops to find...

Foreign students are fleeing the UK amid coronavirus crisis

Foreign students in the UK are fleeing the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are disappointed by the British government's response to the...

The worst tube stations for pickpocketing in Islington

Pickpocketing crimes in London tube stations have doubled since 2016, though Islington represents only 4 per cent of incidents in the capital.  Statistics obtained from...

Where to find French artisan pastry? Check Belle Epoque in Islington

After travelling the world, Eric Rousseau opened a French Pastry shop in Hackney, then Islington. Jean-Baptiste Andrieux spoke to him about his culinary odyssey. 

Hilldrop Community Centre elects new Chairman

Stephen Moorby was unanimously elected chairman of Hilldrop Community Centre at the annual general meeting on October 15. Moorby, a retired journalist, praised the work...

Cally revamp underway