Kirsten Murray

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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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LGBT charity celebrates 20th birthday

Independent LGBT charity forum+ is marking two decades of work dedicated to promoting gender and sexuality equality in Camden and Islington. The charity is...

Best places to buy flowers in Islington this Mother’s Day

We’ve created a roundup of Islington’s best florists, so that you can show your mum that you care this year – with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or a homely houseplant. 

Wine delivery: The wine-man giveth, the wine-man taketh

Local independent wine merchant set to relaunch their sustainable refill wine delivery service.

New theatre production ‘Fridge’ at the Hope Theatre

Kirsten speaks to Emma Zadow, writer and star of the new production Fridge, playing at the Hope Theatre on Upper Street Islington.

Noisy manhole silenced after locals complain

A noisy manhole cover in Union Square has been silenced after residents complained it was too noisy.   Kate Pothalingam, a member of the Islington...

Bounce trampolining: We tried this fun fitness class

If you are looking for a fun fitness class in Islington, look no further. Bounce trampolining class is a fun high-energy class guaranteed to get you sweaty. Read on to find out about my experience as a Bounce participant.

Cally revamp underway