Discover Islington blog

Sugar, spice and health advice

Dr Joan St John tips for ethnically diverse communities on managing diabetes and high blood pressure

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Hidden gem: Round Square Chinese restaurant

Cantonese cuisine and community in Finsbury Park

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IslingtonLife autumn 2025

An audio description of the latest magazine from Islington Council

A pile of autumn 2025 IslingtonLife magazines, featuring a dad and two sons on the cover with the words 'Investing in Islington' on a bright orange background

Good grief: 10 years of Islington Bereavement Service

Helping Islington residents navigate grief

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In conversation with… architect Alice on retrofitting

Small changes to save money and energy

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Spooky suggestions for a green Halloween

IslingtonLife’s eco top tips

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Top tips: school attendance

Helping your child get to school: 10 tips for everyday success

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Family matters: school attendance

Its importance, plus advice on supporting young people to stay in school

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Trail blazers: meet Islington’s first Chief Discovery Officers

And hear what they’ve been up to this summer

The Chief Discovery Officers sat on the steps in front of the Town Hall

Community champions: Safe havens

Find out more about spaces you can go for support if you’re in distress or danger

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Back to school ticklist

Key dates and things to think about ahead of the new school term

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Seize the night: our guide to Islington’s best venues

A whistlestop tour of our town centres

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