Sophie Carlin

News reporter for Islington Now and freelancer across other outlets. ENO Responder 23/24. Ex-Editor-in-Chief at The Tab Cambridge.

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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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Get fresh air and local history insight with free guided walks  

Join trained tour guides once a month to learn about Islington's history, which ranges from local suffragettes, to medieval revolts.

‘Stop the kids smoking’: Islington residents on tighter smoking restrictions for youngsters  

People who live and work in the borough had mixed reactions to tighter government restrictions on selling tobacco to under-18s.

Free kids’ music class for Easter holidays expands to Highbury venue  

Islington teens spend their holidays learning music with free Easter holidays music-making workshop, coming to a youth centre in Highbury.  

Final week to save Whittington Hospital maternity unit

Islington residents only have three days left to have their voice heard about plans to close The Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit.  The public consultation on...

Santa fundraiser for Islington primary school’s new windows

William Tyndale Primary School will host Santa's grotto to fundraise for new windows

‘Advent windows’ to bring Christmas magic to residential square

Festive cheer is building in Wilton Square as a residents' ‘Advent Windows’ scheme is expected to be more popular than ever.

Cally revamp underway