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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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Refugees will make key decisions distributing integration grant  

Islington Council closed applications for its Borough of Sanctuary Grants (BSG) Programme last week, with local charities, resident groups, faith organisations, and schools having been able to apply for funds. 

6th-14th March: What’s On in Islington?

Islington Now rounds up some of the best arts, culture and International Women's Day events this week.

Female survivors of violence feel “safer” thanks to council strategy

More survivors of female violence in Islington are supported and feel safer as a result of the council’s strategy.

Drink with the stars: Islington’s pubs favoured by Paul Mescal and more 

Islington Now reveals the pubs where you are most likely to see as many public figures as pints. 

‘Complete hodgepodge’: Councillors’ row over budget amendments

Labour councillor Diarmaid Ward criticised “disappointing” budget amendments put forward by the Independent and Green group.

Climate catch-22 makes it harder to fix a warming planet

Volunteers in Islington are gardening and planting trees, responding to, and meeting the challenge of, a changing climate.

Cally revamp underway

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