From Finsbury to Hampstead: the man behind Boulangerie Bon Matin
Passion for food is in Dahmane Ladjassa’s DNA. The Algerian-born chef helped in his father’s restaurant as a child before leaving for...
The local discount card supporting independent business
A new discount card is causing a storm in North and East London. The team behind the Local Buyers Club have negotiated brilliant...
Hackney entrepreneur’s quest for the perfect cup of joe
15 years ago, Ian Burgess invested £1,000 in a fancy coffee machine, some beans, two decorating tables and a gazebo and started selling...
Chatsworth's Venerdi draws Martin away from his mountains
From the mountains of Slovakia to the hubbub of Hackney – Martin Kicura has worked in restaurants all over Europe but London feels like...
Ten great online but local businesses for unique Christmas gifts
If you’re sick of browsing generic websites for uninspiring gifts but are struggling to find time to shop local, we have the answer....
Have yourself an authentic East End Christmas
East End traders are calling on the public to make their Christmas shopping experience more authentic with a special weekend celebrating...
East End mum and fashion buyer launches The Curious Cockney
An indulgent stay at an eccentric hotel prompted former fashion buyer Sam Parsley to launch an online shop ‘The Curious Cockney’. Sam,...
One man’s crusade to keep cinema local
As a young boy Sam Neophytou used to go to Sunday School in Crouch End’s Salvation Army Hall. He went on to become a film director and...
Life-changing year for creators of "Macbeth" haggis toastie
It has been a monumental year for haggis toastie business Deeney’s. In 2017 the East London business was rated one of London’s Best...
Bad day at work prompts gear change for Hackney local
A rubbish experience buying a bike and a bad day at work was just the motivation Ciaran Carleton needed to open his own bike shop. The...