What is the biggest threat to East London’s independents?
Landlords demanding astronomical rent increases from small businesses are eroding East London’s communities and way of life. That’s the...
Camden Passage prepares for End of Summer Festival
A mini-festival to mark the resilience of traders after major flooding takes place in Camden Passage in Angel this Saturday (September...
Your guide to the best, independent fun!
The Local Buyers Club is fast becoming a go-to guide for those seeking dining and shopping experiences with more character, flavour,...
Why do male TV chefs have all the adventures? asks Andi Oliver
TV presenter and restaurateur Andi Oliver has hit out at the lack of equality in cooking shows which means men are the only ones enjoying...
Foodbank appeal
There is an urgent appeal from The Hackney Foodbank who are running out of even basic supplies. Other local food banks are also in...
A brief history of the NHS
In the summer of 1948 a leaflet was sent to every house in England about the NHS, stating: “It will relieve your money worries in time of...
Help Hackney send less to landfill
Does working out what can or can’t go in your recycling bins leave you scratching your head? We’re on a mission to shed some light on the...
Cut loose…Footloose for biggest ever Crouch End Festival
Fancy joining North London’s Biggest Zombie Walk or sitting in the sun (finger’s crossed) and watching 80s classic Footloose? This...
Foodbank reveals bleak picture of poverty in Hackney
In the face of tremendous adversity and ever-worsening local poverty, Hackney Foodbank is providing a vital lifeline for thousands of...