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
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Portrait: former food bank user 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
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The joy of giving: local good causes to support this Christmas
With Christmas trees being decorated, online food shops being booked for festive feasts and stocking fillers being hidden away from
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A local monk’s life: finding peace in the clamour of the East End
Meet Ksantikara Dharmachari, the person who can introduce you to life within the mysterious walls of the London Buddhist Centre,
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150 years of the Lord Napier: from boozer to rave squat to artist mecca
From public house to squat rave location to art gallery, it has been over 20 years since a pint was
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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
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The jolliest Christmas events in East London
Whether you are the type to start singing Christmas carols and buying gifts in early October or you are more
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Guide to East End Christmas Markets in 2019
Every year the concrete metropolis fills up with twinkling lights, festive decorations, tiny stalls, pop-ups, and a merry atmosphere to
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Captain Cook’s east London home on Mile End Road
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) is one of Britain’s most celebrated explorers. His voyages took him from Newfoundland in North America
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Portrait: Marcus Tisson builds a mental health legacy following his mother’s suicide
On August 21, 2016, Marcus Tisson’s mother, Margaret, jumped in front of a train at Mile End Station. Two months
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From East London to the Royal Albert Hall: the rise and rise of Victoria Park Singers
Last September, just six years after its founding, Victoria Park Singers performed at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
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Before they were kings: the boxing careers of Ronnie and Reggie Kray
The Kray twins worked hard for their infamy. The East End gangsters were behind all manner of murder, armed robbery,
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