The London Insider

Ethics & Sustainability – You Can Have Both In Fashion

The London Insider — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:15 +0000

Ethical fashion does not have to be ugly fashion. The collections of Julia Smith, Trousers London, Christopher Raeburn and Henrietta Ludgate are proof of that. In the UK we buy around two million tonnes of clothing every year. The result is high energy use from washing and drying, excessive water use, toxicity from pesticides, tonnes of unwanted clothing in landfills, and labour, animal and trade inequities.

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

The London Insider — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:21:57 +0000

London has many famous parks in the center of the city in zone 1. However, some of the less crowded and more spectacular ones can be found further afield. One such park is the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, located close to Canary Wharf the O2 Millennium Dome. Here, you'll discover an abundance of wildlife as well as have spectacular views of the Thames River.

LFW 2010: How Sustainable is Ethical Fashion?

The London Insider — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:56:47 +0000

Ethical, environmentally friendly, fairly traded - these are all descriptions which are becoming increasingly popular. There are a growing number of designers, labels and fashion houses eager to incorporate ethical values into their work. However, what does ethical really mean when it comes to fashion? Jonida Gashi went to London Fashion Week to investigate.

Choose What You Read – Free Novels for Tube Commuters

The London Insider — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:20:44 +0000

We've all had moments on the London Tube where we have nothing to do except stare at the ceiling, or if you are brave enough, at the multiple nose rings of the guy sitting right across from you. Then came the free newspapers, such as the Metro, and suddenly you can just immerse and hide yourself behind them until you get to your stop. But if you yearn for something to read that is more intellectually stimulating, give the Choose What You Read Scheme a try.

Live Preview: The Bubble Show, Episode 3

The London Insider — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:11:56 +0000

Have you watched The Bubble? This brand new comedy news-quiz show hosted by David Mitchell is quite addictive, with its format of locking up celebrities for three days and then grilling them on TV about the news they had missed. Join us for an exclusive preview of the recording of episode 3, showing next week.

Tap Water Smelling Bad in North East London

The London Insider — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:41:58 +0000

Do you live in Newham, Stratford, or Walthamstow? Have you noticed a strange taste or smell to your tap water recently, something like a bin-like tangy taste? If so, you have had an unlucky dose of chemicals used in manufacturing! We were curious and went to find out more information about this chemical contamination of tap water in North East London.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Borough Market

The London Insider — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:15:00 +0000

Never been to Borough Market? Here are the top 5 (food related) reasons why you should, and why you will keep going back again and again once you make that first trip. From simple fruit and veg to artisanal bread and ostrich steaks, this place in SE1 is one of the more quirky places in London.

London Dry Gin: What’s In A Name

The London Insider — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:04:01 +0000

Gin is truly a London drink and the term London Dry Gin is well known around the world as a mark of quality, but given that most of what we know of as London Dry Gin has never even seen the capital, what, if anything, does it actually mean?

Review: Cilantro Cafe Brings Refreshing New Concept

The London Insider — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:12:51 +0000

Cilantro is not just any American-style coffee shop in London's tourist district; for starters, it is actually from Egypt, and manages to trump the big chains such as Starbucks or Nero at their own game. While the service needs some improvement, Cilantro has reinvented the coffee shop to be what it should really be: a relaxing, comfortable place for people to hang out together while having good quality drinks and food.

Review: Yeasayer Gig at Heaven Club

The London Insider — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:23:16 +0000

Yeasayer is an indie band from Brooklyn, New York, that burst onto the rock scene in 2007 and since then have gained respect for their breath of fresh music into the rock genre. As part of the Shockwaves NME Awards series in 2010, they were invited to cross the Atlantic to show music fans in London what the fuss about them is all about. We went and reviewed the concert, and here is our take.