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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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Quince Bakery prepares for grand opening in Islington

Islington residents are in for a treat this summer as a new bakery is arriving on New North Road serving residents homemade pastries and...

Get your veg on at Islington’s plant-based hotspots  

If you're a veg-head where do you go in Islington for your vegan takeaway treats?

LGBT charity celebrates 20th birthday

Independent LGBT charity forum+ is marking two decades of work dedicated to promoting gender and sexuality equality in Camden and Islington. The charity is...

Ladies night: Muslim women join the party

Oh, yes, it’s Ladies’ Night and Merium Bhuiyan has created a safe female space for Muslim women across Islington to let their hijab down and party. Oh, what a night! 

City University cleaners campaign against outsourcing

Cleaners at City University have begun a campaign of protests to combat precarious outsourced contracts and alleged wage theft, with the help of the...

How can you help swifts thrive this spring?

Swift numbers are continually in decline. With the beautiful birds set to return to England in April after winter migration to Africa, Islington Now looks at how residents can help to protect the breed.

Cally revamp underway

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