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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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Plaques reveal borough’s secret history

Walk Islington's streets for long enough and you might catch a flash of blue or green out of the corner of your eye. Over...

Francis I: a perfect Pope or papal poverty? Islington’s catholic leaders have their say

Three local preachers give their view on the election of Pope Francis

LSO St Luke’s – where Paul Simon, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen have performed

Exploring the 18th century venue that now provides rehearsal space for the London Symphony Orchestra

Taking a historic walk into Clerkenwell’s past

Hidden gems of Clerkenwell are unearthed by some of Islington's finest guides- find out more with our interactive map

From Clerkenwell or not from Clerkenwell, that is the question.

Was Shakespeare's "dark lady" a prostitute in 16th century Clerkenwell? Sarah Graham finds out

Vicky Pryce’s time in Holloway: famous past inmates

As Vicky Pryce starts her stint in East Sutton Park, we take a look at famous inmates of her first prison, Holloway.

Cally revamp underway

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