Fun North London gym offers to help beat winter blues
What could be more fun on a cold winter night than hanging upside down, swinging your hips and stretching your body parts to the edge? An...
Spice up your life as Andi’s goes Caribbean
Things are heating-up at neighbourhood restaurant Andi’s as it prepares for a relaunch with a nod to its founder’s Caribbean heritage....
The N1 hairdresser clients cross oceans to see
Sassoon and Aveda trained hairdresser Bernd Rossmanith-Shoulder has travelled the world, styled celebrities and picked up some top awards...
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...
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...
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,...
Meet the man putting the Bee into business
Curtis Thompson gave up a lucrative career in investment banking and followed in his uncle’s footsteps to become an expert beekeeper. Now...
The local discount card supporting independent business
A new discount card is causing a storm in North and East London. The team behind the Local Buyers Club have negotiated brilliant...
Have yourself an authentic East End Christmas
East End traders are calling on the public to make their Christmas shopping experience more authentic with a special weekend celebrating...