Culture
Everything you need to know about Shake The High Road Festival
Leytonstone’s annual celebration of local music returns with over 20 live artists and DJs
Why we must save Luna – a true Leytonstone gem
E11’s seminal music venue simply must continue to exist. Here’s how you can help
December new openings: Palmeira Restaurant, Mola, Joan The Store & more
New retail, pop-ups, Portuguese tapas and Leyton’s revived clapboard cafe
Six food & drink pioneers we miss in Leyton and Leytonstone
How many of these independently owned game-changers do you remember?
October: new openings, happenings, thoughts and collabs
Black History Month is here. Plus pop-ups, dim sum, top coffee and more autumnal stuff
East Bank, Stratford: first peek – don’t miss Nana’s Leytonstone terrace
A reconstructed E11 living room is the centrepiece of LCF’s five new galleries, cafe and public space
Beautiful Thing, Stratford East – review
It’s the 30th anniversary of one of the 90s’ most pioneering LGBTQ plays
Oysters! Festivals! Supper Clubs! 6 things to enjoy this month
Chin up, September is awash with pop-ups, yard sales, arty stuff and more
Barking Riverside: Summer Sessions pop-up bar and events guide
Visit the scenic 2km stretch of River Thames for pop-up bars, streetfood and more all summer
Blondies Brewery? We’ll take it. Plus 5 more hot new openings
The Clapton dive bar is expanding to E10, plus Gravity Well, great bagels and Francis Road