10 BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
We often see the slogan "Shop Local" but what are the actual benefits of doing so? Here's what we think. If you're looking for lovely...
Embrace the sentimental this Mother’s Day
(Picture courtesy of Earlybird Cards) We don’t buy this piffle that Mother’s Day is an over-commercialised day designed to get you...
EpicZen- No-nasties health shop a breath of fresh air for Islington
Frustrated at the volume of items in health shops containing “nasties”, two London-based entrepreneurs have launched their own store...
Atomic-Bringing vintage vinyl to the heart of Islington
Former classical chef Trystan Lloyd Williams and his auntie Einir Williams have always been passionate about music. But the resurgence of...
Clowns prepare for annual Grimaldi Service in Hackney
Dig out your squirty flowers and polish your red nose - a memorial service with a difference is coming to Hackney and clowning around is...
Ancient world and nature inspire talented jeweller
Jeweller Naomi Tracz is fascinated by the ancient world and enchanted by small shapes in nature. The mother of two has turned her hobby...
Italians flock to Newington Green for authentic home-cooking
A restaurant in Newington Green is serving up a slice of Southern Italy and it’s become hugely popular with London-based Italians....
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...
The man behind Islington’s Best Bar shares his secrets
We sat down with the man behind whimsical Shoreditch bar Callooh Callay and its more grown-up sister Little Bat Bar in Islington to hear...
Galley - Stylish siblings with a talent for fine food make their mark on Upper Street
When siblings Marcel Gryzb and Oriona Robb were growing up they worked in the family restaurant in Poland. 30 years on and with a lot of...