From art to artisan: former editor kickstarts kiosk park café
A former arts editor is set to swap literature for lattes with the launch of a new café tomorrow (Friday) in Clerkenwell – after overcoming the “uphill struggle” of her coffee machine being stuck in Calais, writes John Abiona
‘We have hopes and we have plans’: Save Islington’s oldest surviving LGBT+ bar
Islington’s oldest surviving LGBT+ bar, Central Station, is appealing for £70,000 to get through the pandemic as the financial toll of Covid-19 has become impossible to surmount alone, writes Charlotte Lillywhite
Islington Now pledges its support to Central Station bar
This week's editor Sylvie shares our pledge of support to Islington's oldest surviving LGBT+ bar, Central Station, as it appeals to survive the pandemic.
What the 2021 budget means for you
This week's national budget will further help support Islington residents and businesses in the short-term but may hinder personal finances in the longer term, writes James Flanders
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
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.