Martha Cassidy

Martha is a MA Newspaper Journalism student with a desire to craft well-reported, insightful and original stories on cultural, environmental and local issues.

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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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Man sentenced in Highbury for assaulting a police officer

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced at Highbury Magistrates Court for assaulting a police officer in North London.

Where to lunch for Mother’s Day this Sunday in Islington

Looking for a way to show your mum you care this Sunday? Look no further than these three lunch-spots in North London's cultural hub, Islington.

Cally revamp underway