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Beyond Avocados, Matcha and Vegan hotspots: East LDN reports on the latest health movement
In anticipation of mental health awareness week, this article looks at how alcohol affects mental health and who is making waves in the alcohol-free movement. “Cheers! Alcohol IS good for…
Dating dilemmas: How one app is set to shake up the world of mis-matched matches
Dating. Ahhhhhh, dating. The wonderful art of navigating a veritable mine-field of unsuitable suitors. The difficulty of dating seems to be particular prevalent here in London. Too much choice, no…
Where to Lunch in Whitechapel?
The layers of Whitechapel are dense. Like the packed housing of the 19th Century, this area is filled to bursting with cultural and historical intrigue. In the shadow of the…
The Resurgence of a Dying Market
With just four stalls remaining, London Fields Market was on the brink of closure. Since stepping in, Rollo has brought to this market a sense of purpose and identity. It…
Colu: Keeping your cash local with a new digital wallet
In a world where independent trade is slowly dying out and in need of some help from its local community, Colu is bucking trends fast with its blockchain-powered platform for…
Is London doing what it can to empower refugees: East LDN meets Nemi to find out
One brand set to change the status quo is Nemi. By employing refugees and paying above the London Living Wage, they are providing financial empowerment. Anuj Dhanak, the Sales Director,…
Putting the Flat in Flat White.
Is giving money to homeless people the right way to help them? It’s a controversial issue. Avoiding the uncertainty, London’s coffee scene is providing an alternative solution. Second Shot is…
Bora at Newington Greens
Before you enter Muharrem Bora’s vegetable shop, Newington Greens, on the corner of the square after which it is named, you are greeted by a cornucopia of fruit, vegetables and…
La Grande Bouffe
We, Londoners, are fortunate to be surrounded by such marvellous diversity and culture daily. You can move here from any distant place and feel as ordinary (in a good way)…
This Must Be For You…
Imagine you’ve just endured a long, arduous week at work; it’s Friday morning and you’re running late. You tackle the tube crowds, suffer the grumbles of the quintessential London commuter…