Vehicle restrictions on Grove Road part of TfL proposals for cycle-friendly East London
Transport for London is proposing a cycle-friendly transformation of East London, affecting Hackney all the way to the Isle of
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Portrait: how a single mother’s world was shattered by hostile immigration policy
Karen Burke, 45, had lived in Bethnal Green for nearly 20 years when she lost her job over issues with
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HONNE-coming: Bow duo perform at All Points East
Bow band Honne, whose first gig was at our very own Muxima on Roman Road, returned from a world tour
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‘Breaking Dad’ book review – an extraordinary tale wryly told
Tabitha Potts is a writer who lives in East London, an area which inspires much of her work. She has
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Bacaro restaurant review – an artisanal slice of Italy
Gem is an English Literature student at Queen Mary University London with a passion for concerts, queer literature and all
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A photographic tour of public art in Bow and Globe Town
Italian born Massimo Iannetti is a photographer and video-maker based in Bethnal Green. His work focuses on urban investigation and
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The insider’s guide to East London markets
East London has a lot to offer, but one of its best known offerings is its proper traditional East End
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Something borrowed, nothing new – easy ways to reduce overconsumption
Environmental correspondent Lizzy has always been passionate about the environment. Since 2016 she has been reducing her non-recyclable waste and
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Richard Lubbock – life after meth
Mile End resident Richard Lubbock, 72, has garnered national attention as Britain’s milder, altogether more pleasant answer to Breaking Bad’s
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Gina’s Closet, the bric-a-brac sanctuary of Roman Road
Gina’s Closet, the Aladdin’s Cave of bric-a-brac on Roman Road, has been a second-hand treasure trove since 1991. Jeannette ‘Gina’
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