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Best places to stay near Roman Road

January 12, 2023January 13, 2023 George Hayes 3 Comments Guides, Reviews

While many of us have called the East End home for years, those further afield may clamour for a peak

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Lifestyle Local What's on 

East London art exhibitions open this winter

December 23, 2022January 3, 2023 George Hayes 0 Comments Guides

We take a look at the East End’s finest and lesser-known exhibitions for those seeking a quiet moment of reflection.

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Multi-coloured fairy lights over a busy pub by a canal in Hackney Wick, East London
Eating & drinking Local 

Hackney Wick night time guide: best raves, best bars, and best restaurants

December 16, 2022January 24, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Guides

Find out why Hackney Wick’s nightlife is the stuff of legends with our guide to the best raves, bars and

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Roast turkey, with all the trimmings, and roasted potatoes in smaller dishes, with white wine and crackers on a plain wooden table, The Green Goose, Bow, East London
Eating & drinking Local 

The best pub Christmas dinners near Roman Road

November 18, 2022December 13, 2022 Victoria Miller 0 Comments Guides

Turkey with sage stuffing, pigs in blankets, and sugar-dusted mince pies served in a sparkly atmosphere with even sparklier fizz,

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Christmas trees at Barge East, Hackney Wick.
Local Shopping 

Where to buy Christmas trees in East London

November 18, 2022January 3, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments Guides

There’s no better way to signal the start of the holiday season than choosing your Christmas tree. We bring you

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A stack of Christmas presents and a Christmas tree in the background, with people at a Christmas market stall at Redchurch Winter Market, Shoreditch, East London
Local Shopping 

Guide to East London Christmas Markets in 2022

November 17, 2022December 13, 2022 Victoria Miller 3 Comments Guides

We are lucky that our pocket of London is home to some of the city’s best-known and longest-standing markets. So

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Fry-ups, breakfast sandwiches, avocado on toast and coffee sit on a table during brunch at Breakhouse Café
Eating & drinking Local 

Best places for brunch in Hackney Wick

November 4, 2022November 29, 2022 Victoria Miller 0 Comments Guides

Hackney Wick is just as lively during the day as it is at night and it’s all down to its

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The outside of fish and chip shop, Chipping Wharf, in Old Ford, East London
Eating & drinking Local 

The best fish and chips near Roman Road

October 12, 2022November 29, 2022 Victoria Miller 0 Comments Guides

With so many great local places to choose from, it’s easy to flounder on a Friday night when you’re in need of a fishy fix. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best fish and chip shops in town.

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Three poets reading at Poet's Corner, Canary Wharf
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Your local guide to Black History Month 2022

September 30, 2022December 13, 2022 Polly Nash 1 Comment Guides

From theatre and dance to talks, concerts and docudramas, we bring you the best of Black History month in the

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Services of reflection to commemorate Queen Elizabeth

September 9, 2022December 13, 2022 Victoria Miller 0 Comments Guides

Over the next few days and weeks, people will want to find spaces for quiet reflection but where can they

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Classic full english breakfast, with egg, beans, tomatoes, toast and hash browns
Eating & drinking Local 

The best greasy spoon cafes near Roman Road

August 25, 2022November 29, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 1 Comment Guides

Who doesn’t love a greasy, hearty, proper British cafe breakfast, but what makes a greasy spoon cafe a greasy spoon?

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Lifestyle Local What's on 

The best things to do this summer around Roman Road

July 25, 2022December 13, 2022 Victoria Miller 0 Comments Guides

The weather has heated up (big time) and summer is well and truly in the air; so here is a

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