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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.
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Five best charity shops to visit in Islington 

Discover the top six charity shops in Islington, where every purchase supports noble causes and community initiatives.

Monthly comedy event to be a ‘stepping stone’ for budding comics

A new monthly comedy event will launch at the Rosemary Branch Theatre on 20 November 2023. Tall Tales and Cocktails will be an evening featuring...

Search for Travellers’ homes reaches dead end 

Charity London’s Gypsies and Travellers has said the community faces a severe shortage of homes in Islington after sites earmarked by the council were...

New play explores gender bias in medical research 

The dark comedy Faustine raises awareness about endometriosis.

NGO Education Project launch brings job opportunities to Islington 

An NGO has launched a critical Project which will bring fresh job opportunities to Islington. Data from Islington council reveals only 38% of Bunhill...

New theatre production ‘Fridge’ at the Hope Theatre

Kirsten speaks to Emma Zadow, writer and star of the new production Fridge, playing at the Hope Theatre on Upper Street Islington.

Cally revamp underway

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