Roman Road to be left with no high street banks from September 2021
The Nationwide branch is set to close on 19 August, with the Barclays following suit on 15 September, leaving many
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Author: Evie Breese
Zine-maker Wedgley Snipes talks street photography, the Bow Food Bank, and a load of hot air
Welcome to the whimsical world of Wedgley Snipes, hand-dryer reviewer extraordinaire and un-official photographer of Roman Road. Wedgley Snipes is
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Cladding scandal: Trapped in a ‘matchbox’ in Bow East
Resident of the Mojo Development, Charlotte Meehan, tells her story of being trapped in a building riddled with fire safety
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Sh*thouse to public house: Lord Napier Star to open in the Wick this July
Speaking exclusively to Roman Road LDN, Rob Star confirms the rumours that the Lord Napier Star will be opening its
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A sketch of Alice Sielle and the community she has drawn together
One of Tredegar Square’s longest residents, Alice Sielle’s new book of portraits documents the familiar faces of local people who
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Ken Greenway on how to ‘see nature, enjoy it and find comfort in it’
Manager of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for 19 years, Ken Greenway, shares his secret on how to make space for
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Artist Endless on how commercialisation has replaced religion
We met the artist behind Parnell Road’s own Chapel bottle, Endless the artist, and ask, what’s worthy of our worship
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Genesis cinema’s The Yard review: Knock back pints like an usher
Genesis cinema’s The Yard is a friendly and unpretentious back-alley bar making a welcome addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.
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Meet Ebadur Rahman, the go-to man for Muslim athletes this Ramadan
Ebadur Rahman wants to help Muslim athletes flourish. He tells us how Muslim athletes keep happy, healthy and fit while
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Folklore of the East End: A Blind Beggar, Phantom Flusher, and miraculous Mulberry Bush
We delve into the myths, legends and folklore that coats the streets of London’s East End. London’s East End is
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High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?
With a European mini-break or day at a seaside still off the cards, we’re taking you on a walking tour
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Vaccine stories: Injecting hope at the Mile End Art Pavilion
Mile End Park’s stunning Art Pavilion has been turned into a vaccination centre to play its part in the fight
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