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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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Motorised poo-sucker huge success on the streets of Islington

A motorised "Poover" has been introduced by Islington Council to help clean dog dirt off the borough’s streets.

Female film-makers in Islington on the up

Ask anyone who the most successful woman in the global film industry is and they’ll tell you it’s Kathryn Bigelow, winner of this year’s Oscar for Best Director. Ask them to name a second woman; or a third. Anything? Anybody?

LUNCHBOX: Moro

Sweep through the heavy curtain surrounding the door, and you’re transported to old world Spain, doused in the charm of an Andalucían bistro.

Guess the number of cola bottles, win a London apartment

Guess the number of fizzy cola bottles in a jar and you could win a luxury London apartment, mortgage-free, with all your bills paid for a year. What's the catch?

Historic Highbury clock moved to Arsenal’s new stadium

The historic Highbury Clock will be moved to overlook the pitch at the Emirates stadium, under new plans announced by Arsenal's chief executive, Ivan...

Surprise sale of Screen on the Green

Islington's historic Screen on the Green cinema, due to be auctioned on March 9, has been sold to an unknown buyer in a surprise...

Cally revamp underway