Guardians of the Arches - David takes on Goliath in East London and beyond
(Credit: Sarah Ainslie) There’s an uprising happening against crippling commercial rents and it’s being led by little East End...
Zombies, open-air film and live music: Crouch End Festival is back
Fancy a wacky weekend? Crouch End Festival could be just the ticket, with music, comedy, arts, ghost stories and North London’s biggest...
From riches to rags: how one local businesswoman clawed her way back
Three years ago, Vanessa Beni’s world came crumbling down when the breakdown of her relationship left her unable to provide for her and...
The family bringing Sri Lankan food to East London
(Founder of Kottu Lanka Mahen Perera, left. Shanti Perera, right) Sri Lankan food has been tipped as this year’s top food trend and the...
BBQ Dreamz: what next after My Million Pound Menu?
Hackney couple who won My Million Pound Menu launch Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen.
Pay as you feel café opens in Stokey
A 'second chance’ pop-up café has opened in Stoke Newington offering soup and smoothies and allowing people to pay what they like. The...
World-class athletes lead unusual classes at independent London gym.
World-class athletes and acrobatic dancers are among those leading incredible classes at an independent London gym. The Factory, a gym in...
Love Local: 7 ideas for a truly North London Valentine’s Day
Left Valentine’s till the last minute? We bring you some top romantic ideas worth staying local for. 1. PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Top of...
Direct trade coffee - from war-torn Cameroon to Hackney's Twisted Fork
A London café owner has built a unique alliance with a trader from Cameroon whose workers risk their lives to export coffee from their...
Rent hikes - biggest threat to East London's independent businesses
Landlords demanding astronomical rent increases from small businesses are eroding East London’s communities and way of life. That’s the...