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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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Curtains for cold nights

In a simple bid to reduce the borough's carbon footprint, the council is offering curtain material and sewing lessons to chilly residents. Through a series...

Whittington campaigners to stage second rally

Campaigners against the closure of the Whittington Hospital’s A&E will hold a day of action next month to pile more pressure on the government. More...

LIVE: Whittington campaign meeting

Tonight from 7pm Islington Now editor Lydia Warren will be live-tweeting updates from the Whittington Hospital campaign meeting at twitter.com/islingtonnow and here. At the meeting,...

Man charged with murder of Holloway shopkeeper

A man has been charged with the murder of a Holloway shopkeeper exactly a year after the incident. Michael James, 30, from Ursula Mews, Finsbury...

Pleasance theatre duo the new French and Saunders

LAUREL and Hardy. The Two Ronnies. Morecambe and Wise. Double acts are a tried and tested recipe. And, in I'll always think of you...

Eyes spy on problem neighbours: should Islingtonians be informers?

She scans the area. An abandoned car adds to the clutter. Another call; another normal walk home has made this a cleaner, greener street.This...

Cally revamp underway