Monthly Archives: May 2014
Britain can’t cook? How one Islington charity is working to reverse the trend
Sizzling pans of chilli con carne, boiling rice and ovens filled with banana muffins, that’s what’s for dinner today. The cooks: a group of eager amateurs attending cookery lessons
Video: A visit to Exmouth Market
Exmouth Market has long been a popular spot for lunch breaks and the quick bite on the go. We stopped by to find out what keeps the people coming back, and
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Islington: National champion in diagnosing dementia
Islington borough has a high rate in diagnosed dementia compared to the average in the UK. How is Islington achieving such a high rate and what can be done to
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Discovering Islington: A tour of the borough
Hip Shoreditch and eccentric Camden Town are known for their style, but Islington’s place on London’s lifestyle map should not be overlooked. We took a tour through the borough, discovering
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One street, many faces: people of Brick Lane
Banglatown, a vintage hotspot, a graffiti-painted street, a creative hub for artists and the face of the tough East End: this is Brick Lane, defined by the people who live
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Vegan culture in Islington and beyond
Vegan culture in Islington seems to be evolving, but what are the health implications of such a diet? We talked to a nutritionist and a vegan activist, to find out
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Café Art: Fighting homelessness with paint and brush
SJS takes a look at a creative approach to tackling homelessness – and filling cafe walls
Video: Islington Council tackles super-strength alcohol
Islington Council recently urged shops in the borough to limit their sales of so-called super-strength alcohol, such as high strength lager, beer and cider, in order to combat anti-social behaviour. But
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