How local giving is changing lives in Islington
500 years ago, a man called John Sworder donated £40 to his church for the poor. His pledge is now worth millions and his story continues...
The clowns are back in town
Dig out your squirty flowers and polish your red nose - a memorial service with a difference is coming to Dalston and clowning around is...
New Year’s Honours for Hackney locals
Three inspirational Hackney residents have been recognised in the New Year Honour’s List 2019. They include Phillip Noyes, the NSPCC’s...
Locals bring Christmas to children in poverty
Thousands of children experiencing poverty in North London will have a special gift to open this winter after an overwhelming response to...
Step out for a Christmas Night in Stokey
Traders in Stoke Newington are pulling out all the stops for a festive late-night shopping event on Thursday December 13th and there’ll...
10 BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
1. You can help build communities. Popping out to your local butcher, florist, restaurant or pub builds familiarity. It’s the way...
Can you donate a coat to help the homeless this winter?
Have you got a coat you no longer need which could help the homeless and vulnerable keep warm this winter? For an eighth year running...
Appeal for food donations following rollout of Universal Credit in Hackney
Demand for Hackney Foodbank could surge by up to 50 per cent over the next year, due in part to the recent rollout of Universal Credit....
A brief (and remarkable) history of Upper Street, N1
Once known as ‘The Devil’s Mile’ (on account of crime levels, drunkenness and prostitution), Upper Street has seen it all. Originally a...
Small businesses, big personalities in new Crouch End documentary
A documentary about Crouch End’s small businesses has been selling out at the Arthouse. Produced by award-winning journalist and...