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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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Three Islington tube stations close as Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to avoid public transport

Three Islington tube stations will be closed for the foreseeable future to limit the spread of coronavirus, Transport for London has announced.   From Thursday 19...

London’s longest standing lollipop lady recognised with lifetime contribution award

An Islington lollipop lady has been honoured with a lifetime contribution award at the London Transport Awards for keeping Holloway children safe for over...

Budget 2020: How will it affect Islington?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget last week, laying out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. The government has...

Duchess of Cambridge dazzled by pupils at Buckingham Palace

Excited pupils and teachers from the New North Academy attended a Royal Gala dinner at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate...

World-first scheme to power over 1000 homes using waste heat from the tube 

London Underground network's Bunhill Energy Centre has begun providing heating to 1,350 Islington homes with praise from Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Panic buying ‘mayhem’: Sainsbury’s in Islington suffer shortages

Coronavirus panic buying led to Islington supermarkets imposing a purchase limit on household essentials including toilet paper, as local shops reported shortages.

Cally revamp underway