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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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Posh fish rides wave with third outlet

Upmarket fish and chip shop Suttons and Sons recently opened its third outlet on Essex Road, Canonbury. After working as a fishmonger for many years,...

Big Issue sets up offices in Islington

The national charity closed its Vauxhall doors after 15 years to open headquarters in Finsbury Park on Monday 26 October. “When we moved to Vauxhall it...

Housmans bookshop meets crowdfunding target

The shop, which celebrated its seventieth birthday on Monday 26 October, raised more than £3,000 to expand into the cellar and provide a wider...

Problem venue refused alcohol licence

A Chinese entrepreneur, previously cautioned with illegally selling alcohol, has had a licence request denied for his new restaurant, which has been described as...

Town hall finance chief says council should have power to enforce minimum wage

The council should have powers to punish businesses that fail to pay the minimum wage, a senior Labour councillor has said. Andy Hull, Islington Council’s...

House sitting in Islington is on the rise, so look at these lovely cats.

Successful young professionals are driving a house sitting trend in Islington, where more residents than in any other London borough have signed up to let strangers...

Cally revamp underway

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