Best outdoor exercise classes
Nothing beats exercising in the fresh air with friends. Here’s our round up of the best outdoor exercise classes around
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Victoria Park’s All Points East festival returns with Field Day for 2021
Popular music festival All Points East has announced it will return for its third edition 27-30 August, joining forces with
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Doug’s Dogs on the impact of lockdown on the dog world
During the pandemic, there has been a surge in people looking to own dogs. Founder of local dog care company
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The East End Trades Guilds launches online store to rival Amazon
Local businesses of the East End have been working together to create an online store, the East End Trades Guild Store. The platform is an alternative to Amazon and one that forms a vital support network between businesses that have been forced to close during lockdown.
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Businesses open during lockdown: Open, Delivery or Collection
It is lockdown round 3.0 Roman Roadies! Although many services deemed essential, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, are largely operating
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How to stay fit and well during lockdown
Our guide to the best local fitness, yoga and mindfulness classes during lockdown, including ways to get creative and stay busy with useful tips and courses.
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Local independent shops offering online Christmas gift shopping
December is around the corner, which means that the run up to panic buying last minute bubble bath sets is
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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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Black History Month
Black History Month is a time for us all to celebrate and learn about the histories, stories and experiences of
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Picture framing shop Workshop 353 opens in Bow
‘The most popular request I have are just everyday people wanting to get photos of their family members framed,’ says Maschio. ‘Grandparents who want nice images of their grandchildren, for example.’
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Will Covid-19 be the death or rebirth of the high street?
If we can retain our appreciation of local businesses out of goodwill and loyalty, and a newfound appreciation of our high street as an important part of our community, then we can hold on to hope.
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Suffragette printers and jellied eels: Roman Road’s oldest shops
Roman Road is home to many family-run businesses, whose trades have been handed carefully down through the generations. As a
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