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Rock Against Racism: the concert in Victoria Park that united a nation

Victoria Park was witness to one of the biggest anti-racism campaigns of the century, combining the decade’s energy for punk

Lady Shocker on the evolution of grime culture in Bow and beyond

‘Grime gets people away from a bad place. It gives them a living, something to focus on,’

The Legend of G.Kelly: making quality working class food for generations

When G. Kelly pie and mash on Roman Road reopened after being closed for refurbishment the fanfare was fit for

Mercston: debut album and the camaraderie of Bow’s grime scene

Mercston is preparing to drop a debut album 15 years in the making. He has been at the heart of

Former food bank user Ron Whelan on the plight of the homeless

Ronnie Whelan, 54, is searching for himself. A one-time user of the Bow Foodbank, he has volunteered there for ten

Whole roasted baby chicken recipe from ‘The Brick Lane Cookbook’

The winter season is upon us, and you know what that means. Yes, ’tis time for Sunday roasts. Everyone has