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Game on: Sobell Centre re-opens

How new facilities are fuelling young people’s hobbies, careers – and Olympic aspirations

Four teenagers, a white girl, a black boy and two white boys, among the colourful trampolines at Sobell, smiling to camera

Islington awarded 19 Green Flags

In recognition of our borough’s beautiful parks and greenspaces

A pond, palm trees and greenery in the middle of a square of buildings

In conversation with… Shared Lives carer Shopay

On supporting adults with social needs

Shopay stood next to a Black woman in a wheelchair, holding his Dignity in Care award certificate in front of a stage in Islington Assembly Hall

Park life: Cally Park mural

How painting a new mural helped women in recovery gain confidence and connection

Two women with backs to camera painting on large canvases

Sustainable cooking with heart: a visit to Jean’s Cafe

Discover the new community cafe in the Cally

Robin stood in front of the Jean's Cafe sign at the front of Jean Stokes Community Centre sign

In conversation with… Amany, Islington Climate Panellist

How local people are fighting climate change

A woman standing outside Islington Town Hall

Five ways to… look after your mental health

Tips and ideas to help you keep well

Closeup image of millennial redhead woman with curls enjoying tea standing next to big panoramic window with city landscape, looking at camera with happy satisfied smile

Islington heritage plaques: Beryl Windsor (1939–2019)

Boater and Angel Canal Festival-organiser

A person holding the green Beryl Windsor plaque with a group of people gathered round and Regent's Canal with narrowboats in the background on a sunny day

Listen to IslingtonLife spring 2025

Hear the audio transcription of our latest magazine

A pile of IslingtonLife magazines with people gardening on the cover, on a bright yellow background

Meet this year’s Ben Kinsella and Mayor’s Civic Award winners

Celebrating our community heroes

The award winners on stage with the Islington Mayor

In conversation with… Sarah Guzman, Islington Museum curator

Discover the museum’s latest exhibition

Showroom in Islington Museum featuring colourful artwork and an installation

Celebrating Black excellence

How two local businesswomen are supporting underrepresented groups

A cut out of Tricia with her hand on Natalie's shoulder both looking at camera