Jon is associate editor of The Wharf and and Isle Of Dogs resident steeped in the culture and of the new east London. He can be found sampling its delicacies or sipping its nectar whenever possible
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Refreshment is in the air at Westferry Circus. With much made of the extensive development to the east as the towers rise in Canary Wharf’s New District, the spotlight has shifted off the cluster of 1990s buildings to the western edge. But that doesn’t mean things have stood
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Photo Credit: Patrick Straub The Gun has managed an impressive trick shot. Pub refurbishments carry risk for regular punters and businesses alike. Should the owner mercilessly gut a treasured haunt in pursuit of profit there’s a danger of alienating faithful customers. Do too little and old criticisms will be
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Photo Credit: Matt Grayson “I was 15 years old and I came to the Tower Of London on an apprenticeship,” said Laura Drake. Over the intervening 17 years, she’s risen to become commercial events manager at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), running the team responsible for the charity’s third
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The bakery has increased the size of its offering, comes with fresh features and has boosted staff numbers to keep up with demand
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East London already has the momentum when it comes to technology.
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The HKR Hoxton development is tucked behind the bustling streets of Hoxton and Shoreditch
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The Limehouse resident created AquaRiva in a bid to deliver a quality spirit following a chic epiphany in Mexico
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The street food accelerator from Kerb is back with a new intake of traders including Komex Kitchen, What The Fattoush and Spud Brothers
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Melanie C’s residency at Boisdale continues until Saturday, May 26
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The Royal Docks venue's acting CEO is looking to drive the exhibition and conference centre forward by fine tuning every aspect of its operation
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Isle Of Dogs-based Kidd Rapinet Solicitors is keen for clients to put their affairs when they purchase their first property
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The rooftop venue in Wapping offers views across east London to the City and is well-stocked with drinks such as Cleo Rocos’ Aqua Riva Tequilla