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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Posh fish rides wave with third outlet

Upmarket fish and chip shop Suttons and Sons recently opened its third outlet on Essex Road, Canonbury. After working as a fishmonger for many years,...

Islington group The Kindness Offensive revamps ecobus

The Kindness Offensive is an organisation which aims to encourage random acts of kindness. Its bus is used during annual Christmas toy drives, delivering...

Juliet Stevenson backs fundraiser for Islington refugee centre

The centre on Cross Street offers English lessons and dance classes, as well as providing food, clothes and other support services. However, cuts mean the...

Transgender politician becomes Islington’s Mental Health Champion

A transgender UK politician, Islington Labour Councillor Osh Gantly, became the borough’s first dedicated Mental Health Champion at a full Islington Council meeting on Thursday 15...

Childcare tops Corbyn-backed centre’s agenda

An eagerly awaited community centre on Crouch Hill, backed by Jeremy Corbyn, will place low-cost childcare at the top its agenda. “We are getting to the...

Crouch Hill sandwich shop wins Observer award after less than a year

A late-night Islington sandwich restaurant has shot to success, landing an Observer Food Monthly Award after just 11 months in business. Max’s Sandwich Shop on Crouch...

Cally revamp underway

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