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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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For Islington’s businesses, the past year has been a grim tale

A series of upheavals have affected the lives and livelihoods of Islington’s business owners: the pandemic, Brexit and Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods. For them, it has been the grimmest year on record. 

Volunteering award given to Islington young people

A group of young people from Islington have received an award for volunteering from the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN). 

Islington for Women create a quilt to celebrate International Women’s Day

A digital #QuiltOfKindness was created by Islington for Women to mark International Women’s Day today. The quilt was shared early this morning via social...

Walk a mile in her shoes: a walking tour showcasing Islington’s famous women

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Islington Now has created a walking tour to celebrate Islington’s pioneering female figures, past and present. Let Rosie McCabe help you rediscover well-known places and showcase the iconic women of Islington. 

Pom-poms spring up across Islington

Pom-poms have sprung up across Islington to mark the coming of Spring thanks to the The Garden Classroom, an Islington-based charity seeking to transform green spaces into well-used and well-loved areas, writes Rosie McCabe

Season’s greetings: Arsenal fans return to Emirates Stadium

Arsenal is set for some early Christmas cheer as the Emirates Stadium opens its doors to 2,000 fans today after the second national lockdown ended on 2 December.

Cally revamp underway