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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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Bunhill by-election on brink as 6 May looms

Bunhill residents risk being underrepresented on Islington council for another year, after Islington Now has learnt there is currently no by-election scheduled for 6 May.

We Wool Survive: Knithub 24 crowdfunder for mental health

A knitting company has launched a crowdfunding page to raise funds so it can offer crafts for all to help the mental health needs of people across London during and after the pandemic.

World Glaucoma Week: The world is bright, save your sight

World Glaucoma Week took place beween 7 to 13 March 2021. But not only has Moorfields Eye Hospital in Islington helped research the use of laser-based treatment for glaucoma, it is also exploring how patients with glaucoma can assess their vision at home.

BTP seeks new intake for Police Cadet Scheme

The British Transport Police (BTP) is calling on young people to sign up as cadets. BTP wants young people at the forefront of engaging...

Chime for a tour: Cally Clock Tower goes virtual

Caledonian Park’s nineteenth-century Cally Clock Tower is preparing for its third tour of the year via Zoom. The first digital tour was held at the...

Let’s ‘take knife crime out of politics’, say Islington Conservatives

Islington Conservatives have launched a new campaign calling on all political parties to “take knife crime out of politics”, writes John Abiona.

Cally revamp underway