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Author: Evie Breese

A man withdraws cash from the atm outside the Nationwide bank on Roman Road.
Photo by Rachel Blake
Local Local economy News 

Roman Road to be left with no high street banks from September 2021

June 18, 2021January 13, 2022 Evie Breese 0 Comments

The Nationwide branch is set to close on 19 August, with the Barclays following suit on 15 September, leaving many

Artist Wedgley Snipes at his studio flat.
Culture Life and living Local News 

Zine-maker Wedgley Snipes talks street photography, the Bow Food Bank, and a load of hot air

June 4, 2021March 23, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Features

Welcome to the whimsical world of Wedgley Snipes, hand-dryer reviewer extraordinaire and un-official photographer of Roman Road. Wedgley Snipes is

Charlotte Payne, in a flat she can't sell due to the fire safety cladding scandal.
Environment Local News 

Cladding scandal: Trapped in a ‘matchbox’ in Bow East

May 30, 2021March 25, 2023 Evie Breese 8 Comments Features, Housing

Resident of the Mojo Development, Charlotte Meehan, tells her story of being trapped in a building riddled with fire safety

The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts
The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts
Eating & drinking Local 

Sh*thouse to public house: Lord Napier Star to open in the Wick this August

May 28, 2021July 23, 2021 Evie Breese 3 Comments

Speaking exclusively to Roman Road LDN, Rob Star confirms the rumours that the Lord Napier Star will be opening its

A portrait of Bow artist Alice Sielle, wearing her artist smock.
Photography by Tom Hains
Culture Life and living Local News 

A sketch of Alice Sielle and the community she has drawn together

May 23, 2021March 23, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Features

One of Tredegar Square’s longest residents, Alice Sielle’s new book of portraits documents the familiar faces of local people who

Ken Greenway, Cemetery Park Manager, Tower Hamlets Cemetery.
© Social Streets CIC
Culture Life and living Local News 

Ken Greenway on how to ‘see nature, enjoy it and find comfort in it’

May 14, 2021March 23, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Features

Manager of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for 19 years, Ken Greenway, shares his secret on how to make space for

The artist known as Endless, standing next to his Chapel series of street art posters, Roman Road, East London.
Endless's Chapel posters comments on how religion has been replaced by the 'church' of retail.
Culture Life and living Local 

Artist Endless on how commercialisation has replaced religion

May 10, 2021March 23, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Features

We met the artist behind Parnell Road’s own Chapel bottle, Endless the artist, and ask, what’s worthy of our worship

Genesis cinema's The Yard bar, a new addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.
Eating & drinking Local 

Genesis cinema’s The Yard review: Knock back pints like an usher

May 8, 2021May 7, 2021 Evie Breese 0 Comments Reviews

Genesis cinema’s The Yard is a friendly and unpretentious back-alley bar making a welcome addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.

Ebs Rhaman, founder of Nujum Sports, at Mainyard Studios, Bow.
Image by Tabitha Stapely © Social Stretes CIC
News 

Meet Ebadur Rahman, the go-to man for Muslim athletes this Ramadan

April 30, 2021May 5, 2021 Evie Breese 0 Comments

Ebadur Rahman wants to help Muslim athletes flourish. He tells us how Muslim athletes keep happy, healthy and fit while

Nurses dancing around the Mulberry Tree at the London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green
Culture History & nostalgia Local 

Folklore of the East End: A Blind Beggar, Phantom Flusher, and miraculous Mulberry Bush

April 21, 2021January 14, 2022 Evie Breese 1 Comment Features

We delve into the myths, legends and folklore that coats the streets of London’s East End. London’s East End is

Eating & drinking Local 

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

April 15, 2021January 13, 2022 Evie Breese 0 Comments Features

With a European mini-break or day at a seaside still off the cards, we’re taking you on a walking tour

Getting their vaccine, Art Pavilion, Mile End. Photoessay by Rose Palmer.
Photography by Rose palmer
Local News Social care 

Vaccine stories: Injecting hope at the Mile End Art Pavilion

April 10, 2021November 27, 2022 Evie Breese 0 Comments Covid, Features

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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