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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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EXCLUSIVE: Lady Gaga gets her latex in Islington

(Picture: Michael Spencer) What do Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus have in common? Is it that they are both ‘alternative’ musicians who make mainstream music?...

Islington’s sex shops – a woman’s guide

My first encounter with the world of kink came at the tender age of 10, when my friend and I stumbled upon porn on...

Islington filmmaker aims for Cannes

Filmmaker Cleo Samoles-Little wants to take her new film, based on a working class family from Islington, all the way to Cannes.

Feminists gather to raise awareness of violence against women

Feminists gathered on Highbury fields to raise awareness of violence against women.

Politicians campaign against Highbury post office closure

Politicians have launched a campaign to prevent Highbury Corner’s post office from merging with that of Upper Street, arguing that both branches are busy...

Parents fear Highbury Fields homeless are endangering children

Homeless people are being moved from Highbury Fields by Islington Borough Council after a playground fence was broken

Cally revamp underway