Islington Charity Shop Put Under Spotlight as Cancer Concerns Rise
“It’s a very unique thing we have; someone could donate a jumper, and the profits turn directly to life-saving research”.
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30,000 signed to save Moth Club. Two years on, why is a decision still hanging over it?
Two years into the Save Moth Club campaign, a decision on the venue’s second planning application is still outstanding. Why the delay, and what is it costing the business?
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Barfly’s fight to rebuild Camden’s grassroots music community
Four months after its reopening, the long-term viability of music venue Barfly is threatened by mounting financial pressure on live grassroots music. Once a Camden live music staple, hosting early performances by Coldplay and The Strokes, Barfly closed in 2016 before reopening as Camden Assembly. New owners Propaganda Independent Venues revived the Barfly name in…
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Shoplifting rises 17% in Bayswater, as local businesses struggle to tackle theft
Increased shoplifting in Bayswater is putting pressure on Queensway retailers, as businesses cite lack of police support as a reason they struggle to prevent theft. This comes as reports of shoplifting have risen 17% in the past year, with 269 incidents reported in Bayswater. After nearly four years working at Simple Oriental Food and Wine,…
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High street shop that sold vapes to minors faces permanent closure
A high street convenience store that sold illegal tobacco and vapes to minors will not be re-opening. On the 6th of October 2026, a first gazette notice was published stating that Aziz Bryar Dara Hama, the authorising director of the company applied for a voluntary dissolution of Yellow Express Market Ltd. Yellow Express was ordered…
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Proposed takeaway causes tension amongst residents in Orpington
Controversy has sparked amongst residents and business owners in Chelsfield after a planning application was submitted to Bromley council to turn a dry cleaner into a takeaway restaurant. Submitted on the 21st of September 2026, the application proposed a change of the Windsor Drive property from Class E to sui generis, a planning category that seeks full planning permission to use the property for hot food and takeaway services. However, residents…
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Clementine café opens in Islington: despite not meeting its crowdfunding target
On Saturday 10th October Pastry Chef Anna Higham opened Clementine Café in Islington, just across the road from its sister bakery Quince, through a crowdfunding project. Mrs Higham set out to raise £50,000 in an ‘All or Nothing’ crowdfunding campaign for Clementine. But in July 2026 having only met half of her target, she changed…
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The Cost of Football: Arsenal F.C. has highest-earning season while fans are priced out
Arsenal F.C. officially shelved their plans to expand Emirates stadium by 20,000 seats earlier this week, raising questions about the club’s long-term strategy as this years seasonal ticket prices increased by 3.9%. Due match day interruptions, transportation and zoning laws, the expansion posed as a risk to the team’s schedule and budget. Instead, the club…
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Viral bakery, The Dusty Knuckle, rivals local business in Finsbury Park, with November opening
Influencer favourite, The Dusty Knuckle is opening their fourth location on 81 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, in November, generating new competition for local bakeries and cafés. The Dusty Knuckle is famous for queues out the door for their hefty sandwiches and sourdough loaves. With the opening of the viral bakery (174,000 on Instagram) in the…
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Meet Radial: Tottenham’s newest club and arts space expanding the Ten87 Studios community
The independent venue is a sound-led listening space for music, community and culture, opening its doors 4 September. Ten87 Studios is a publicly funded organisation that has 50 recording studios in London, founded in 2014 by Rob Burn. It’s home to around 200 recording artists, including Fontaines D.C., AJ Tracey and Wolf Alice. Images courtesy…
