Book review: The Little History of the East End
It’s very impressive how much careful research and detail Gordon manages to include while covering such a long period of history and making it short, readable and entertaining.
Read moreIt’s very impressive how much careful research and detail Gordon manages to include while covering such a long period of history and making it short, readable and entertaining.
Read moreOur fine city of London may be regarded as the “Big Smoke”, but despite this moniker there are still a number of green spaces residents can explore. Here are “eight of the best” trees which are particularly significant and where to find them.
Read moreThe light of faith has been so important this year, but that light has shown through in so many ways in our country; acts of kindness to strangers, reconnecting with neighbours, those on the frontline of fighting Covid-19.
Read moreGrime music, the genre which took the British charts by storm in the early noughties, is deeply connected to Roman Road and the surrounding area.
Read moreWe sent local photographer Phil Verney to capture the best Christmas lights around the Roman Road area.
Read moreEato is very much a reflection of me,’ says the founder Ali Emran.
Read moreRunning a corner shop is not easy work, Huq’s usual day starts with a very early morning, to get the shop open for business by 7am, and finishes around midnight. He juggles unpacking deliveries and trips to the cash and carry between managing his team of staff and being a present, friendly face behind the counter.’
Read moreThis year has been difficult for us all. The pandemic has increased the risk of the vulnerable in our community
Read moreI wanted to capture intimate scenes of people’s autumn evenings on the boats.
Read more‘If I’m not challenging the injustices that I see then I’m part of the problem,’ says Begum. ‘I am not a passive person and I don’t want to be a passive person.’
Read moreDecember is around the corner, which means that the run up to panic buying last minute bubble bath sets is
Read moreMillahn’s go-to is stew or soups to compliment the cold weather, but Kata’s favourite dish of the day was The Hub’s quinoa salad. Vibrant cauliflower, wild couscous, and pungent beets are married to create an actually healthy and actually tasty salad, that mixes textures and flavours for a truly enjoyable, and filling meal.
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