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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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Ready to pedal? Islington Council offers cycling courses

Islington Council is encouraging people to stay active after lockdown by putting on free cycling lessons.  The scheme, based on the national Bikeability programme, is...

On International Women’s Day, I’m following Kate Mosse’s example

International Women’s Day has always been one of those events that fills me with a vague sense of enthusiasm but no real sense of...

New scheme provides free bike repairs for Islington residents

Islington Council is encouraging residents to get cycling this spring by pairing up with free bike repair scheme Dr Bike, funded by national charity Cycling UK, writes Vicky Jessop

What British Pie Week taught me about food snobbery

There’s nothing quite like a good pie. No matter how upmarket your tastes, or how much you praise the virtues of elegant cuisine, writes Vicky Jessop

Art gallery swings its doors open to Islington

Looking for a place to experience emerging talent? Look no further: the CANAL Gallery is opening its doors to art lovers around Islington this month.

Canonbury theatre group wins Offies award for virtual performance

A Canonbury-based theatre group has been recognised for its online theatre work with a award from awards body The Offies.

Cally revamp underway