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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

French bistro Bistro Sablé opens pop-up restaurant above The Princess of Shoreditch

A French dining establishment has expanded with a second location situated above an established public house in east London. Bistro Sablé has launched a 32-seat temporary restaurant on the upper leve...

North London chocolate shop founded by Jewish refugees supplied Queen Mother

A Jewish refugee family operated a renowned artisan chocolate-making enterprise from a north London basement for half a century before closing twenty years ago. Werner and Lotte Ackerman established ...

Tyme Food and charitable trust submit Hackney planning applications

Hackney Council has received several new planning applications, including proposals affecting commercial premises and charitable trust facilities. Among the submissions is a request from a food busin...

Whitechapel Bell Foundry: Britain’s Oldest Firm That Cast Liberty Bell and Big Ben Closes

The Whitechapel Bell Foundry produced two of the world's most renowned bells, and both famously bear significant fractures. Philadelphia's celebrated Liberty Bell draws millions of annual visitors as...

London to host WorldSkills UK National Finals at three colleges in 2027 and 2028

The WorldSkills UK National Finals will take place in the capital for the first time in over a decade, with London announced as the venue for the 2027 and 2028 editions of the competition. The event ...

William Gee launches at Liberty’s marking 120th anniversary

A historic East London haberdashery business is celebrating its milestone anniversary by establishing a presence within one of the capital's most prestigious retail destinations. The establishment, w...

East London’s oldest haberdashery William Gee opens at Liberty for 120th anniversary

A historic textile supplier established in the early twentieth century is set to open its first dedicated retail space within one of London's most prestigious department stores. William Gee, recognis...

Black Bear Burger named country’s happiest place to work 2026

A London-based burger business with multiple sites across the capital has been recognised as the nation's most fulfilling workplace in the hospitality sector. Black Bear Burger operates branches at E...

North London employers among 660 UK firms named for minimum wage failures

A government naming exercise has revealed hundreds of companies across the country that underpaid their workforce, with multiple firms based in North London included on the official register. The lat...

Monaco billionaire yet to pay £263k compensation to Hackney tenants 18 months on

A Monaco-based property developer with an estimated fortune of approximately £2.7bn is facing intensifying pressure to be officially classified as a rogue landlord after failing to distribute compensa...

Marrion’s bar to open in Hackney from Norman’s Cafe founder

A fresh establishment named Marrion's is scheduled to launch in Hackney this autumn, operated by one of the original founders of the former Norman's Cafe in Tufnell Park. The venue will open its door...

Waltham Forest College named London’s highest-performing college for 16-18 achievement

Pupils at Waltham Forest College are marking impressive Level 3 outcomes, with learners gaining admission to prestigious universities, higher and degree apprenticeships, and rewarding positions with l...

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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

56 Hackney young people receive Jack Petchey Foundation awards at Town Hall

Fifty-six young people from Hackney were recognised at a ceremony celebrating their positive contributions to education and community life. The award ceremony took place at Hackney Town Hall and hono...

Joe Whale brings Ambassadors of Feeling exhibition with 22 new works to Shoreditch venue

Joe Whale, who gained recognition as The Doodle Boy during childhood, is set to unveil his inaugural major solo presentation in the capital. The exhibition, titled Ambassadors of Feeling, will occupy...