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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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Here are three free literary events happening this week

Three free literary events happening in Islington this week.

Our review of vegetarian restaurant Ceremony

The acclaimed vegetarian restaurant is shutting its doors at the end of this month. We review the vegetarian restaurant.

Five women’s sports clubs to get stuck into in Islington

Whether you’re a Nike-sponsored athlete or more of a run-for-the-bus type, #ThisGirlCan and there are plenty of sporting opportunities for women in Islington. Highbury Table...

Holloway prison to be transformed into more than 1,000 homes after £81.5m sale

More than 1,000 homes, of which at least 400 will be social housing, are due to be built on the site of the old...

Pay all charity volunteers a living wage, says councillor

Charity shops should pay all their volunteers the London Living Wage, a Islington councillor has said.   Tricia Clarke, a councillor for St George’s Ward, tweeted...

Bird expert of Tufnell Park inspires neighbours to engage with local wildlife

When Mavis Pilbeam tells her neighbours that she enjoys birdwatching in Islington, the most common response is, “what for? Pigeons?!” However, since moving to...

Cally revamp underway