Features

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.
spot_img

The man buying Grandad’s porn mags

Islington Now talks to Dave, the eccentric owner of Rambooks Vintage Erotica on Holloway Road.

Islington comedy club awarded best venue in London

Popular comedy club in Angel, The Bill Murray, has won Best Venue in London, cementing its status as a powerhouse in the capital’s comedy scene.  

North by North East– what’s in a postcode?

As East London becomes trendier and more desirable for new Londoners, estate agents are increasingly blurring the border between the city’s north and east....

World Poetry Day: An ode to Islington, the borough of poets 

Islington has a rich reputation for inspiring creative spirits, and with World Poetry Day this Friday it’s about time we illuminated the borough’s literary...

David Nicholls in Conversation with Islington Now: “It’s hard not doing something you love” 

Author David Nicholls on the anxiety that comes with finding your calling.  As a writer whose work is known as much for its comedic prowess...

A taste of Spring: Local businesses showcase season’s best

While it is still cold, Spring is firmly here. Some local food businesses are using produce at its peak season to pack in flavour...

Cally revamp underway

spot_img