Culture

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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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.

Drink with the stars: Islington’s pubs favoured by Paul Mescal and more 

Islington Now reveals the pubs where you are most likely to see as many public figures as pints. 

Bowled over: A night at Rowans Bowling League

Rowans Tenpin Bowl, Finsbury Park, is an institution. Its late-night bowling and DJ nights have made it a hotspot on the weekends with people heading to the area from across London for a good night out. I, however, am here on a weeknight in my most slippery shoes.   

Meet Dan: The café owner keeping students in high spirits 

Unlike most cafés in Islington, the words “flat white” or “matcha” have not infiltrated the menu at Café Fiori - a popular spot in Northampton Square, where Dan has been serving the students of nearby City, University of London for the past two decades.

Ranked: The most iconic moments from Wireless Festival over the years

As Wireless Festival turns 20 years old, the Finsbury Park staple celebrated by releasing its star-studded anniversary line-up last month.

Forever sparkling: jewellery shop is launching collection to honour The Goldsmiths Company

A Jewellery shop in Exmouth Market is launching a collection in early November to honour a seven-century-old jewellery company established by King Edward I.  E.C.One’s...

Cally revamp underway

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