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Snow has fallen in Dalston, London

By ABattisby at 10:57 on 05/02/12

Snow has finally come to Dalston in London. Approximately 4 inches has fallen on the streets of Dalston, with bus services and tube services in London becoming disrupted last night. Transport for London's travel planner last night listed delays, suspensions and closures on a number of lines. Expect delays on buses today, and a slight delay on London Overground services. Meanwhile many residents have wrapped up warm...
Let's hear more from Dalston

By Dalston People at 14:54 on 03/02/12

Here at dalstonpeople we are looking for a new owner for our site. So if you are interested in Dalston and what the people of Dalston have to say then visit our franchise site at franchise.localpeople.co.uk Also why not come and visit us at the Excel on the 24th and 25th February. For directions check London Excel's travel page As members of the BFA - British Franchise Association you can be assured we are ethically run and...
More acts announced for Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012

By ABattisby at 09:29 on 03/02/12

More acts have been announced for Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012. Jessie J, Professor Green, Will.i.am, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran, Dappy, Lana Del Rey, Chase & Status and many more are confirmed to join Tinie Tempah, Plan B, Leona Lewis and Florence & The Machine on the bill for Radio 1's biggest ever free* event which will be held in East London this Summer. There will be 100,000 tickets...
Forecasters warn of snow in London this week

By ABattisby at 13:16 on 30/01/12

Wrap up warm this week London, as forcasters are warning that there could be snow towards the end of the week. It has not snowed in Dalston since November in 2010. Other parts of the country, mainly Wales, have seen snow this morning and could see up to 10cm during the rest of the week. The UK Met Office has issued an amber Severe Weather Warning today as it forecasts a week-long polar blast of sub-zero...
Chinese New Year in London

By ABattisby at 10:56 on 28/01/12

Even though official Chinese New Year happened last weekend, on the 23rd January, London's main celebrations will be held on Sunday 29th January. The celebration of the Year of the Dragon will take place in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown with a huge procession, featuring the Chen Brothers who hold the Guinness World Record for the highest pole jump in flying lion dance. The Year of the Dragon is very...

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Popup Dining Sky High in Ridley Road Market

By ErolE8

Arcade fire sum it up nicely: Stop now before it's too late Been eating in the ghetto on a hundred...

By ABattisby at 10:18 on 01/09/11

Fancy dining high in the sky above Dalston? A new popup restaurant is coming to Ridley Road Market this September, where a guest chef will prepare food using produce only from the Dalston market. Ridley's will be a temporary dining experience open for lunch and dinner sittings every Wednesday to Saturday from 7th-24th September 2011. The concept came from The Decorators and Atelier ChanChan, a group of designers, artists and...
London Fields Brewery Opens to the Public

By DBattisby

Just show me the way

By ABattisby at 17:25 on 30/08/11

The London Fields Brewery opened this Bank Holiday Weekend showcasing their Hackney brewed beers. The brewery, which is located in one of the arches in Helmsley Place, is selling ale to the public and celebrated with an all-weekend party where attendees could try all of the beers. The ales on offer are Hackney Hopstar, London Fields Bitter, London fields Session Ale, London Fields Gold, and London Fields Lager. There is also a...
Notting Hill Carnival Organisers Pushing to Keep The Event On

By Notahill

It hasn't been particularly prominent in the press but I live in the area and saw the damage first...

By ABattisby at 11:25 on 16/08/11

Notting Hill Carnival organisers are undergoing talks with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council to asses whether the event can take place this year. The organisers are trying their best to prove to the council that they would be prepared for trouble, in the wake of the London riots last week. Although there was no trouble in Notting Hill during the riots, members of the public are nervous that the carnival may lead to...
Hackney Central Riots Latest

By JulieGK

So sad to see this unfolding on the TV and I feel really sorry for the people who have had their...

By ABattisby at 17:53 on 08/08/11

The London riots have now hit Hackney, in particular Mare Street in Hackney Central. Tension has been building all day in Narrow Way and around Hackney Central, and police presence has been building up throughout the day. According to BBC news a stop and search provoked a large group of youths to attack the police. They have been throwing items at police, attacked lorries that have been trapped in traffic in Mare Street, and looting...
Beyond Retro Confirms Flagship Vintage Store for Dalston

By ABattisby

The shop is believed to be opening in September 2011.

By ABattisby at 17:01 on 02/08/11

Vintage fashion emporium Beyond Retro has confirmed they will be opening a flagship store in Dalston. The Dalston store will be the fourth venue for the second-hand clothing retailer. There are currently Beyond Retro stores in Soho, Brick Lane and Brighton. This will be their eighth store globally. The company are calling the location "Dalston", but the shop is actually at Simpson House, 92-100 Stoke Newington Road....