The Codfather of Roman Road: Savvas of Saucy Kipper Fish Bar
It may feel like the traditional chippy is becoming a precious rarity, with more and more chip shops expanding their
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Author: Natasha Forrest
Ruqsana Begum – the Muslim Muay Thai Champ who can’t be boxed
Ruqsana Begum isn’t easily boxed. As well as being a Muay Thai kickboxing world champion, the Bethnal Green born ‘Warrior
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Loafing around on Roman Road
Loafing, the sweet and savoury crepe connoisseur, has reopened on 409 Roman Road, so we headed down to take a
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Thompson’s, the 80 year DIY Dynasty
One of Roman Road’s oldest businesses, Thompson’s hardware store has a venerable East End lineage. Passed down through three generations,
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New plant stall in Globe Town Market Square
A new stall is coming to Globe Town Market. Martin Fuller, formally a fisherman off the coast of Newhaven in
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Globe Town’s Samba Sisters Collective on drumming a different beat
Globe Town’s Samba Sisters Collective use the drums to beat a new trail for female empowerment. We talk to founder
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Talking to local women Q&A: Living here today
International Women’s Day was this week, and we love an excuse to dive into local women’s lives and find out
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Plans for £3.3 million transformation of Bow and Roman Road
Transport for London (Tfl) has announced this week that Roman Road will be entirely transformed with a £3.3million funding bid,
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The Donut Man can – the tale of Andy Adenegan’s Candi Donut Co
Andy Adenegan, known to Roman Road locals as ‘The Donut Man’, has been at his spot outside Bow library at
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Lofty’s Furniture moves to Wick Lane
Lofty’s beloved furniture shop is saying ‘goodbye’ to Roman Road and ‘hello’ to a bigger stock space in Wick Lane.
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The Grand Union Orchestra on over 25 years of East London music
The local Grand Union Orchestra, with professional musicians from all across the world, has been hiding right under our noses
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York Hall – the history of the home of British Boxing
Originally built for bathing, York Hall on Old Ford Road is now considered by many to be the home of
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