‘I’m certain my dad was poisoned 16 years ago and I’ve still not been able to bury his body’

‘I’m certain my dad was poisoned 16 years ago and I’ve still not been able to bury his body’

Anyone who was in North London in the 80s and 90s would have heard of Ramadan Guney, a self-made millionaire from Cyprus who was involved in multiple businesses. His family owned the... Read more »
Yonder: ‘I spent the day at the Walthamstow office with yoga and a climbing wall and it’s the most East London thing I’ve ever done’ – Bethany Deer

Yonder: ‘I spent the day at the Walthamstow office with yoga and a climbing wall and it’s the most East London thing I’ve ever done’ – Bethany Deer

With more and more people opting to work from home in the wake of lockdown restrictions, it’s not surprising that workspaces like Yonder in Walthamstow are so popular. This gym/workspace has everything... Read more »
‘I’m trans and I’ve waited 3 years for lifesaving NHS treatment – I can’t wait any longer’

‘I’m trans and I’ve waited 3 years for lifesaving NHS treatment – I can’t wait any longer’

Transgender youth in London are facing a crisis with long waiting times for Gender Clinic appointments, gender dysphoria and body issues leading to a rise in mental health problems and being forced... Read more »
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Mica Paris says it’s the doubters that spur you on

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Mica Paris says it’s the doubters that spur you on

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Mica Paris says it’s the doubters that spur you on Soul singer Mica Paris, 52, first hit the scene in 1988 with My One Temptation... Read more »
‘Posh-fly tipping’ is increasingly the only way I think I’ve got a chance of amassing any kind of wealth

‘Posh-fly tipping’ is increasingly the only way I think I’ve got a chance of amassing any kind of wealth

It’s a haul like no other. I spot the Alessi citrus squeezer first, and that turns out to be dumped on top of a brand new Bisley drawer unit. I almost wonder... Read more »
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‘I rediscovered painting during lockdown – now I’ve made £10,000 from my art’

When people were confined to their houses during the various lockdowns, finding a way to generate income became integral. The need to adapt was essential and people were put to the test.... Read more »
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‘I’ve lost two colleagues in the past year to suicide – people don’t understand the harsh realities of being a vet’

The reality of being a vet is a far cry from the perception that is it the ‘dream’ job playing with pets all day, according to London vets. The suicide rate for... Read more »
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‘I’ve learned from my mistakes’: Ex-armed robber turned YouTube star on telling London’s murder stories ‘authentically’

The murders Bobby Kasanga’s YouTube videos describe don’t contain any new details about the crimes, he thinks the popularity is down to the way they are told. “I think it’s hearing a... Read more »
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‘I’ve lived with sickle cell since I was born and it’s so misunderstood – a paramedic once asked why I couldn’t take a cab to hospital’

A woman living with sickle cell has called for people to give blood to save the life of someone like her. Mary Adeturinmo, 28, from North London, was diagnosed with sickle cell... Read more »
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‘I’ve lived in East London for a year and think it’s far superior to every other part of the city’ – Ben Kempton

East London is the best part of the city. Why? Let me tell you. Before I get into it, I know what you’re thinking: ‘Here we go, another person in their early... Read more »