Islington Life

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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Rubbish leaves Islington streets an ‘eyesore’

A number of Essex Road residents have this week expressed their anger about rubbish collection being missed or late and an increase in fly tipping. Rubbish has been spotted on at least eight corners along Essex Road, according to local resident earlier on this week.

Green Lanes barber calls for more support for new businesses

For Murat Karamanoglu, opening a traditional Turkish barbershop on Green Lanes was a huge relief after months of uncertainty.  Four weeks later, that feeling swiftly...

Tufnell Park church holds online quiz night for global charity

St George’s Tufnell Park church is hosting poverty charity Tearfund’s annual Big Quiz Night this Saturday. Tearfund, a Christian charity, working in over 50 countries...

Sculpture of Mary Wollstonecraft unveiled at Newington Green

A long-awaited sculpture of Mary Wollstonecraft was unveiled on Newington Green on Tuesday 10 November after a decade of fundraising from grassroots campaign group...

Islington’s Teleportation Booth not enough to escape Coronavirus

Coronavirus travel restrictions have affected an Islington virtual reality booth that offered trips to Scotland without leaving the North London area. 

Islington Top 4 St Patrick’s Day pubs and clubs

Despite Dublin cancelling its St Patrick’s Day parade this weekend here are 4 places in Islington you can celebrate.

Cally revamp underway

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