Tower Hamlets
Gastropubs Are Killing London Darts Culture
A third of central London pubs have either removed their dartboard or closed altogether—something remaining landlords say is down to the “gastrification” of pubs. “It’s been more than decimated. People get more money out of food,” says darts fan Justin...
British Farmers Are Ditching the Supermarkets
UK farmers are ditching the supermarkets and selling directly to shoppers through new online organisations like The Food Assembly. Aesthetic specifications are non-existent and you’re free to sell whatever you want for whatever you can get.
London's Most Controversial Mayor Got Kicked Out of Office for Corruption
To his fans, Lutfur Rahman is a hero who sticks up for his poor, marginalized Bengali community. But yesterday he was found guilty of using "corrupt and illegal practices" to secure his re-election last year.
Meeting London's Lollipop Men and Women Before They All Disappear
Government cuts have forced councils in London to axe a ton of lollipop jobs, so we took a walk around and asked some of the hi-vis men and women what they think about it.
The Damaging Myths of the UK Sex Industry
The government seems obsessed with preserving the illusions of stripping and prostitution rather than improving the reality lived by sex workers.
British Government Threatens to Close Six Private Muslim Schools Where Students Risk 'Radicalization'
The English school-inspecting body has criticized six east London schools for failing teach their students adequately outside an Islamic curriculum.
Hey Creatives, Stop Fetishising Estates
A Turner nominee wanted to throw a piano off a tower block; residents thought it was a "fucking stupid idea".
Making Friends at Lutfur Rahman's Election Party
Nobody seemed to care about the allegations of corruption against their hero-mayor.
Guys, Let's Get Tower Hamlets To Build A Wiley Statue In Bow
And engrave his best tweets on the plaque
Everyone Had a Depressing Time at the EDL March in London This Weekend
The anti-fascists got kettled and the racists didn't get to punch anyone.
We Got Our Interns to Review Some Strip Clubs
They coped surprisingly well with all the flappy vagina thrust in their faces. And at one point they even had a go on the pole, so that’s something for you to look forward to.