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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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Plaque to honour Mary Wollstonecraft

From behind the gates at Newington Green Primary School, council leader Catherine West joked: “I feel like I’m in a prison.”

Music producer jailed in attempted murder case

A Hoxton music producer was jailed last week for falsely testifying in court that a rapper was guilty of attempted murder.

Boris Johnson opens ‘Emirates’ line

A $50m link on the London Overground was opened by Boris Johnson last week.

‘Bionic eye’ brings light to the blind

Top scientists at an Islington hospital are leading the way in developing a cure for blindness using retinal implants.

Pensioner foils jewellery raid

An Islington man is being held in police custody after an attempted robbery was thwarted by a 70-year old man.

Pensioner foils jewellery raid

An Islington jewellery robber is thwarted by a 70-year-old man.

Cally revamp underway