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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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It’s time for us to get on our bikes and speak up for road safety

Why do we love Islington? There are loads of reasons. Can there be a greater ritual on Earth than tucking into a vegetable burger...

Gunshots on one of Islington’s poshest streets

Gunshots were heard on one of Islington's most desirable streets on Tuesday, when armed police arrested four men. Witnesses reported seeing around six police officers...

Mentally ill man sparks Finsbury Park terror alert

Police followed a mentally ill man to his Finsbury Park hostel because they suspected he could be a suicide bomber, it has emerged. Officers were...

Turkish supermarket to be replaced by Sainsbury’s

One of Islington's most vibrant streets is to lose a much-loved Turkish supermarket that is being replaced by a Sainsbury's.Woody's Express on Stroud Green...

Foreign secretary lends support to free school meals scheme

David Miliband, the foreign secretary, has come out in favour of free school meals for all Islington primary school children.

Supporting cuts will lose the election

Our resident political pundit Tom Brooks-Pollock takes a look at the major issues in Islington running up to the election.

Cally revamp underway