Sophie Huskisson

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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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Mojo Man: The streetside hairdresser for the homeless and the businessmen

A children’s entertainer of 36 years, Mojo has also become a resident street-barber, volunteering twice a week at the same spots in Angel, Finsbury Park and Wood Green.

‘The mouthpiece of society’: Journalism students think media is bigoted

The Independent once described City, University of London as having “rightly accrued legendary status within the media”. City’s alumni include broadcast presenters, newspaper editors,...

Students return to classrooms and campuses this week

Children and parents revealed mixed emotions this week as schools and universities reopened. Some students seem delighted to reunite with friends while others feel...

The women who are rewiring the system

“I remember having a conversation over a beer with another female electrician and saying Christ, this situation of women in trades is just appalling,...

Somali community offered census guidance

Islington’s Somali population is to be given resources and advice for completing the 2021 census through a public campaign by the Council of Somali...

UN anti-racism day to be marked by demonstration on Newington Green

A demonstration to mark the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be held at Newington Green, writes Sabrina Fearon-Melville and Sophie Huskisson

Cally revamp underway