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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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Daylight Music

Set in the beautiful Union Chapel, Daylight Music is a new concept aimed at opening the gothic venue to a different crowd, giving up-and-coming artists of all shapes and sizes a chance to perform.

LUNCHBOX: The Zetter

The Zetter, a boutique hotel-restaurant in trendy Clerkenwell, never used to be much to write home about. Since its revamp by legendary French chef...

Count the calories on the bonkometer

Ever wondered how many calories you burn while having sex? Thanks to one Islington resident and her lazy boyfriend, there’s now an easy way...

Nanny McPhee star launches new film at home cinema

Fans pose with Asa Butterfield, star of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, which premiered in Angel’s Vue Cinema this weekend. The public premiere,...

Cheryl Cole enjoys kung-fu in Islington

Cheryl Cole was spotted at Sadler’s Wells this weekend enjoying a performance by kung-fu monks. The Girls Aloud star was reportedly at the performance by...

Residents seek to reinstate Rise festival

PLEDGING just one pound could help bring Europe's biggest anti-racism festival back to Finsbury Park, under new plans launched by local campaigners.Since Boris Johnson...

Cally revamp underway