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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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Gunners bounce back under Arteta

After a shaky start to the season, things seem to be looking up for Arsenal.

‘I drew it’: How a local artist brought to life the vision for the Holloway prison’s site Women’s Building

Niki Gibbs, a local resident and board member for Community Plan for Holloway (CP4H), is one of many who have been campaigning for a Women’s Building on the Holloway Prison redevelopment site.

Stand up to Racism: ‘It’s our chance to give the anti-racists the airtime’

Stand Up To Racism is pressing ahead with its planned demonstration to coincide with UN Anti-Racism day during a Zoom event at which people will be invited to take the knee as part of a national demonstration.

The actress bringing a fresh angle to Islington theatre

Of all the industries to struggle under the strain of Covid-19, theatres have been uniquely imperilled by an absence of live performances and venue...

Restart the Arts: What’s on and where

As the latest lockdown recedes into a wintry past, new hope flourishes in the N1 arts scene. With exhibitions, plays and performances blooming throughout...

‘From Zero to a Hundred’: One of Islington’s newest artists repaints her life

Islington artist Harlie Briggs has made her colourful, artistic dreams a reality this year by turning her love of art into a fully-fledged business.  

Cally revamp underway

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