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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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Local craft circle celebrates five years of quilt-making for care leavers  

A local craft circle is marking five years of donating handmade quilts to young adults leaving care

‘A place of peace’: Artist donates wildlife artwork to Highbury Garden 

An artist has donated original nature-inspired paintings to Highbury Wildlife Garden to support a borough-wide initiative to help residents connect with nature and improve wellbeing.   Jackie Morris, artist and author, has given 16 ink paintings...

‘Beacon’ of Barnsbury appeals for funding 

A church in Barnsbury is raising funds to help restore its £1m spire.   St Andrew’s Church in Thornhill Square applied for funding from Cloudesley, a local...

Martial arts champion teaches self-defence against knife crime

Local martial arts champion Joe Agoncillo teaches Mildmay residents to defend themselves against knife crime in the Mildmay area. Knife crime has increased by 73%...

“People don’t know their neighbours.” Church launches initiative to combat loneliness

Loneliness has become a pressing issue in Clerkenwell. A local church has launched an initiative to tackle this problem.

Matcha prices spike in Highbury amid growing demand

A surge in local demand for matcha is driving up drink prices in Highbury, according to local cafe owners.

Cally revamp underway

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