Arts

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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Desperately seeking Sally Rooney?

Well she wasn't at the Alternative Book Fair hosted by Islington Central Library last weekend. Sally Rooney is a pressing matter at this year’s...

The Day the Music Died: Islington’s lost music venues

The Hammersmith Palais, The Borderline, The Cellar Club. These are just three of the 140 iconic sites that featured in Paul Talling’s guide to...

Live Review: Friedberg @ The Lexington

Led by Austrian singer-songwriter Anna F., the band’s sound is perhaps best described as a mixture of post-punk and alt-rock, with a slight pop aftertaste. While on paper, this does not seem particularly original, the four-piece are undoubtedly refreshing – especially in their delivery. 

Kebab shop grilled over late hours

Islington Council grants a late operating hours licence to a kebab shop in Clerkenwell, despite strong local opposition.  

Charity offering ‘wellbeing walks’ again  

A London charity will be resuming its spring programme of free “wellbeing walks” this Friday. 

6th-14th March: What’s On in Islington?

Islington Now rounds up some of the best arts, culture and International Women's Day events this week.

Cally revamp underway

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