Sam Turner

Sam is an MA Newspaper Journalism student, news blogger, and freelance writer who has previously written for Spiked.

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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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‘The best way to communicate with people is to party’

Islington Council teams up with KMWEO to host the Persian New Year 2026 at the Assembly Hall.

Funny Life Film Festival to return for fourth year

Stand-up comedy film festival is set to return to Islington for the fourth year.

Cycle Islington celebrates 50th anniversary 

Cycle Islington is campaigning to make cycling safer and more accessible ahead of its 50th anniversary this June.

Nearly £1 million funding secured for Electric Vehicle charging points

Islington Council plans to make the borough greener, investing nearly £1 million in electric vehicle charging points.

Cafe owner sells homemade ‘Gaza Chocolate’ to support family

Palestinian Cafe owner, Fat Yousuf, sells homemade "Gaza Chocolate" to support her displaced family in Gaza.

Corbyn’s new party attacks Labour at launch event

Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party criticised Labour for neglecting the unions and cutting funds for local services at the party's launch event

Cally revamp underway