Alfresco in Hackney - your guide to eating (and drinking) outside
As the sun comes out a little more we know just the spots to enjoy some alfresco dining. Our top-12 list includes two stunning canal-side...
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...
Singing releases same ‘love’ hormone as sex
Has the dip in temperature set your mood to blue? Research into the health benefits of singing shows it could be just the think to perk...
Home fragrance company House of Buckley launches first shop
It has been a life-changing few years for candlemaker Caroline Buckley. In the two years since she launched House of Buckley, she’s gone...
From pants moments to uplifting ones! The highs and lows of an indie underwear shop
(The Pantry Underwear team. Elly Rusted: centre) It’s amazing how weather dependent the underwear business is! “When the sun’s out and...
The pop-up gallery where guests get a makeover
(Maryna Fontenoy, Beaucatcher) From the outside Beaucatcher might look like an ordinary hair salon, but step inside and you’re in for a...
World-class athletes lead unusual classes at independent London gym.
World-class athletes and acrobatic dancers are among those leading incredible classes at an independent London gym. The Factory, a gym in...
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...