Discover Islington blog

Green street

How traffic-reducing measures are making Cross Street a shopping destination

David Bownes and business partner against a black wall with large white writing 'Twentieth Century Posters' and a hand pointing to the shop

Better together

Mikael Kiviniemi on how Better leisure centres are making sure they’re accessible to all

Mikael in Better uniform, stood infront of Sobell leisure centre with the Sobell sign in the background

Making memories

How Islington Ecology Centre provides opportunities for people living with dementia

Jo Corrall leading four older adults on a walk through Gillespie Park

Breaking down barriers

JoyRiders CEO reveals how the group helps women get into cycling

A group of women cyclists in a park

Pedal power

Two new electric cargo bikes come to the community

Three members of staff smiling outside Nourished Communities, one of them sat in a cargo bike

Letters from the Global South

The chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque on their upcoming climate change exhibition

A man and a woman with their backs to the camera looking at a noticeboard of letters and images

Meet the market trader: Kalpesh

Kalpesh Madhawani reflects on a decade of trade at Chapel Market

Close-up of Kalpesh with his arms folded, stood in front of his stall which is covered wall to wall with electricals

Leading the way

Joyceline of the talent team discusses the benefits of apprenticeships

Joyceline sat at her desk, looking at the camera with a computer screen behind her

5 reasons to do an apprenticeship

How an apprenticeship can be the beginning of a long and successful career

Portrait Of Female Tutor With Safety Glasses Teaching Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship At College

Islington launches Family Hubs

Have your say on new one-stop shop support services for families

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Summer is in session

Youth cllr Maryam on politics, the need for music education and her love for Lift youth hub

Youth councillor Maryam wearing an orange youth council hoody stood in the corridor of Islington Town Hall

Park life

An Islington community ranger on getting outside and connecting with communities

Emerira crouched down attending to some plants in a park