Lara Wildenberg

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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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Islington pub not daunted by armed intruder

Police were called to the Dame Alice Owen, a pub in Islington, on St Patrick’s Day after reports of a man wielding what appeared...

Islington museum redesign puts locals first

Locals are invited to give feedback on Islington Museum’s layout and exhibitions ahead of its 2022/23 redesign.

Better bike storage, Twitter demands

Twitter hashtag is exposing the lack of bike storage available in London and the  inconvenience of keeping bikes in homes.

Women’s self defence in Islington: why learn Krav Maga?

This fierce martial art developed for the Israeli Defence Forces, has proved extremely popular following the launch of a class teaching women’s self defence in Islington. 

Debt advice bus warns rising fuel costs are pushing more people into poverty

The “Debt BUS-ter", a bright orange mobile advice centre, provided Islington with more than just debt advice and financial support on its tour of London. 

Controversial council logos

Islington Now takes a look at the logos of other councils across London in comparison. How well do the graphic designs below capture the essence of each borough? 

Cally revamp underway