Priya Bharadia

Priya is an MA Newspaper Journalism student, covering the Bunhill ward in Islington. She has previously written for the Guardian and the Wall Street Journal, where she reported on industrial action, arts and culture, the UK general election, and more.

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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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The Young Mayor aspiring to be a chef 

Where can someone develop the dedication and confidence needed to work in politics? For Islington’s Young Mayor, Jimmy Joseph, it was in the heat and pressure of a kitchen. 

Over £700 raised for children’s library 

Parents and teachers at Tufnell Park Primary School are halfway to their fundraising goal for improving the school’s library. 

Kebab shop grilled over late hours

Islington Council grants a late operating hours licence to a kebab shop in Clerkenwell, despite strong local opposition.  

Primary school teachers to take picket line

Teachers in Islington will be striking tomorrow, following the council confirming its decision to close two primary schools.

Football star Les Ferdinand joins fight to save local sports pitches   

The former England footballer Les Ferdinand joined Bunhill residents on 20 November in a bid to save their football pitches from being moved under...

Cally revamp underway