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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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‘We are Cally’: Council invests £1.6 million into Caledonian revival

A £1.6 million project, ‘We are Cally’ plans to rejuvenate communal spaces in Caledonian, starting with a community centre and library.  Renovation plans for the...

Future looks bleak for Pentonville prisoners denied education

Pentonville prisoners have lost out on seven months of education during the pandemic, with no return to the classroom in sight. The future prospects of many prisoners will likely be damaged as a result, according to the Prisoner Learning Alliance, a network of prison education experts.

Foodbank use soars in Caledonian

The use of foodbanks in Islington’s Caledonian ward has risen alarmingly during the pandemic, especially among families.

“Gay is good”: heartfelt messages found in the basement of radical King’s Cross bookshop

Gay liberation graffiti has been discovered in the basement of Housmans Bookshop in King’s Cross, which survives from its previous use as an office for the Gay Liberation Front.

Cally revamp underway