Culture, communities and personal stories

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

May 28, 2019June 3, 2019 Tabitha Potts 710 Views 0 Comments Reviews min read

Tabitha Potts is a writer who lives in East London, an area which inspires much of her work. She has

May 17, 2019May 20, 2019 Frederick O'Brien 1038 Views 2 Comments min read

Mile End resident Richard Lubbock, 72, has garnered national attention as Britain’s milder, altogether more pleasant answer to Breaking Bad’s

Ramadan is underway. To celebrate the occasion we spoke with Muslims in Bow and Globe Town about their experiences of

Local resident Eddie Albert Brown, 75, has struggled with mental health all his adult life. A victim of sexual abuse,

Corner shops are one of the staples of city life, their owners the unsung heroes of convenience shopping. Here, local

Chris Kimberley, 58, has a top speed of eight miles per hour. He navigates east London on a blue mobility

Ruqsana Begum isn’t easily boxed. As well as being a Muay Thai kickboxing world champion, the Bethnal Green born ‘Warrior

March 9, 2019March 13, 2019 Natasha Forrest 1406 Views 2 Comments min read

International Women’s Day was this week, and we love an excuse to dive into local women’s lives and find out

The local Grand Union Orchestra, with professional musicians from all across the world, has been hiding right under our noses