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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 council paying women higher wages than men

Women are paid “more generously” than men at Islington Council. Surprise figures bucking the national trend, released this week reveal that, on average, women...

Islington Council made £19 million from parking fines in 2016-17

Islington parking is now highly profitable, and local campaigners are asking the council where the money is going.

Islington is the second most dangerous borough for motorists

Islington is the second most treacherous borough for motorists, after the City of London, according to a new analysis of road accident data. The analysis...

What’s On in Islington

Sorcha Bradley Our list of what to do in Islington this week: Music Martin Harley and Daniel Kimbro Blues, folk and American roots music are on the menu...

Beast from the East – 9 of the prettiest pictures of Islington in the snow

Cover photo by Owain Caruana-Davies It's been a week since the Beast from the East transformed London into a winter wonderland, and the snow already...

Where to see the best Christmas lights switch on in Islington

The festive season is fast approaching, so it’s time for Islington to get the tinsel out and turn on the sparkling Christmas lights. This...

Cally revamp underway