Summer events bring village vibe to Hackney and Islington
We’ve been raiding the calendar and seeking out events to help locals escape the hubbub and really connect.
“East London knows how to party”
Hackney company creates top quality Italian gelato – with a twist
Foodies Enrico Pavoncelli and Sam Newman will stop at nothing in their quest for the perfect gelato. The pair travelled around Sicily and...
From farm-life Down Under to popular city vets
Hackney’s only independent veterinary clinic is among the businesses offering discounts to Local Buyers Club Members. We took some time...
Local Buyers Club gets behind Food Bank with charity push
We’re determined to make a difference in the communities we serve. That’s why one of our Charities of the Year is Hackney Food Bank. As...
From billboards to Billingsgate
A former advertising executive has swapped his trainers for Crocs and his late nights for early mornings to fulfil his dream of opening a...
Small businesses call for 'living commercial rents'
Small business owners in London’s East End are calling for a ‘living business rent’ similar to the living wage to protect against...
10 reasons to shop (and eat) locally
Internet shopping and a tendency to visit familiar multinational and big-chain restaurants are chipping away at communities and making...
Red Lion the latest business to join Local Buyers Club
Popular Stoke Newington pub the Red Lion is offering 10% off Monday-Friday evenings to members of the Local Buyers Club. The pub on Stoke...
Rio-generation past the half-way point
A campaign to create a second screen and refurbish The Rio Cinema in Dalston has received a £40,000 pledge from The Mayor of London....
Hackney’s best alfresco dining
We’ve been eating our way around Hackney’s pub and restaurant gardens to find you the best outside spots and the yummiest foods this...