Lady Shocker on the evolution of grime culture in Bow and beyond
‘Grime gets people away from a bad place. It gives them a living, something to focus on,’
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Author: Frederick O'Brien
The Legend of G.Kelly: making quality working class food for generations
When G. Kelly pie and mash reopened on Roman Road the fanfare was fit for a rockstar. East Londoners queued
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Mercston: debut album and the camaraderie of Bow’s grime scene
Mercston is preparing to drop a debut album 15 years in the making. He has been at the heart of
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Portrait: former food bank user on the plight of the homeless
Ronnie Whelan, 54, is searching for himself. A one-time user of the Bow Foodbank, he has volunteered there for ten
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Whole roasted baby chicken recipe from ‘The Brick Lane Cookbook’
The winter season is upon us, and you know what that means. Yes, ’tis time for Sunday roasts. Everyone has
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Where to buy Christmas trees in East London
What would a Christmas be without a beautiful Christmas tree? Cheaper, for a start, but the smell of fresh spruce,
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Applications open for Poplar Works fashion studios
Applications are now open for more than 40 studios in Poplar Works, a workspace project designed to support a new
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Captain Cook’s east London home on Mile End Road
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) is one of Britain’s most celebrated explorers. His voyages took him from Newfoundland in North America
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Portrait: Marcus Tisson builds a mental health legacy following his mother’s suicide
On August 21, 2016, Marcus Tisson’s mother, Margaret, jumped in front of a train at Mile End Station. Two months
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Tower Hamlets Council reveals £1.67 million Globe Town regeneration project
A £1.67 million fund could mark big changes for Globe Town, with flagship proposals of revamping Globe Town Market Square
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From East London to the Royal Albert Hall: the rise and rise of Victoria Park Singers
Last September, just six years after its founding, Victoria Park Singers performed at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
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Italian restaurant Kisses from Nonna opens on Roman Road
A new Italian restaurant and bar has opened at 387 Roman Road. Kisses from Nonna is open six days a
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