Monthly Archives: April 2015
The world of sustainable fashion in Islington
London Fashion Week returned this spring, showcasing 97 Autumn/Winter catwalk shows over five days. While reasserting the capital’s status as a leader in the global fashion industry the event also
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Heritage vs height: the battle for Shoreditch
The urban hipster, often clad in majestically patterned shirts and sporting a bushy beard, has become a familiar sight in East London. The sub-culture, borrowed from our transatlantic neighbours, has seen Shoreditch
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Gwenton Sloley: life of an ex-offender
“Was I going to end up back in prison for any little thing I did? Would I ever be able to walk away from crime?” These are a few
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Is gentrification killing the political and creative side of Shoreditch?
Walking through the streets of Shoreditch it’s impossible not to notice the colourful murals, portraits and original street art that adorn the otherwise bare brick walls. These works are
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Islington pub face-off: Independent or chain?
This spring saw London hosting its first ever ‘beer week’, with craft beers starting at £3. The choice of craft brews and fine ales in the capital is endless, but the eternal question remains:
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Islington behind in fighting domestic violence against men
Figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal the number of women convicted of perpetrating domestic abuse has quadrupled in the past seven years, yet there are still no charities
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