Fledgling company offers organic smoothies to spice up your life
Vikesh Kotecha is adding a touch of spice to the smoothie business. From his family home in Bedfordshire, with help from his parents and...
Birthday celebrations at The Last Crumb
Best friends Paula Chapman and Helen Collier are celebrating a year of running The Last Crumb café and work hub and say they’ve “found...
10 independent & unusual gift ideas
Flummoxed for Christmas shopping inspiration? We’ve spent all of 2018 getting to know local retailers (and independently-run websites)...
Hobby turned dream job for auntie and nephew
Former classical chef Trystan Lloyd Williams and his auntie Einir Williams have always been passionate about music. But the resurgence of...
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...
World-class magicians prepare to amaze at The Twisted Fork
The stage is set for a series of performances for adults by award-winning magicians at The Twisted Fork Magic Café. Dr Will Houstoun, a...
Shop local this Black Friday, and maybe every Friday!
Forget Black Friday – this week is Indie Week and small retailers say it’s much better for your soul! The Just a Card campaign have just...
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...
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...