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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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Nicola Baird: The face behind Islington Faces blog  

Nicola started the Islington Faces blog in 2010, vowing she would never interview famous people.

Islington is the cleanest borough in London

Islington has been reported as London's cleanest area, with fly-tipping incidents notably below the city average at its lowest in a decade. While some residents praise council efforts leading to improved conditions, others dispute the data, asserting persistent and prevalent fly-tipping that requires further action, including increased surveillance and penalization.

Bunhill welcomes its third artist-in-residence for heritage project  

Jamie Turner, an experimental sound artist, has moved into St Luke’s Community Centre for the third year of the Bunhill Heritage Project.

Community art project to be displayed on Whitecross Street 

Explore artist Jacky Oliver's journey reviving Whitecross Street's history in the Bunhill Heritage Project. From archival research to community workshops, witness her vibrant artworks come to life this September.

The Gate Islington: ‘I had no idea why the restaurant was rated autism-friendly’

??? As an autistic adult, I hate going out to eat. Dishes clattering, forks scraping, people chattering, kids screaming… restaurants are a sensory hell. For...

Four best things to do for families with autistic children in Islington  

Islington is one of the most crowded boroughs in London. For autistic children, the busy traffic and unpredictable environment can be overwhelming, and it...

Cally revamp underway