The women who are rewiring the system
“I remember having a conversation over a beer with another female electrician and saying Christ, this situation of women in trades is just appalling,...
Three reasons why sleep is good for your health
The nation has spent the past year working, eating and, of course, sleeping in bed. In honour of National Bed Month, Hafsa Rahman explains...
Walk a mile in her shoes: a walking tour showcasing Islington’s famous women
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Islington Now has created a walking tour to celebrate Islington’s pioneering female figures, past and present. Let Rosie McCabe help you rediscover well-known places and showcase the iconic women of Islington.
How one woman taught the suffragettes to fight back – with jiu-jitsu
Perhaps the most iconic addition to Garrud’s CV was the training of the 30-women-strong protection unit dubbed “The Bodyguard”, that would protect suffragette women from rearrest, writes Hannah Sargeant.
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
Men knit too: Knithub 24 aims to ‘break the glass ceiling’ with its hand knitting class
Not even a global pandemic can stop Knithub 24 from crafting a movement close to their heart: helping more men learn how to knit, writes John