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Generational Ties

Rising East reporter Ella Shingler is a single parent. In the podcast below she talks to her mother who was also a single parent,...

The Gravestone

Rising East reporter Robert Urbanovič arrived in London from Lithuania with dreams of a new life. But as with most dreams, the narrative went...

The Casuals: Where Are They Now?

In the multimedia piece below Clarisse Cornish guides the reader through the phenomenon that was and to some still is the Casuals subculture.  

Thousands protest Hackney ‘regressive’ plans for motorcycles and scooters

Protesters presented Hackney council with 7,800 signed petitions in order to prevent Hackney's proposed transport charge that they say will cost motorcyclists and scooter...

Comedy In East London’s Own Backyard

I recently decided to go to the capital’s largest purpose-built comedy club, The Backyard Comedy Club, in Shoreditch East London. Given the tough times we...
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Eye On: Ms. Maskie

Aleena Klug gets behind the mask of Ms. Maskie to discover how old sweaters can be transformed into contemporary fashion statements. Production team: Andrea Zanetti...
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The Pressure Put On Musicians By Social Media

Production team: Zerda Aslan; Sarah Osman; Lydie Udofia; Usman Mahroof

Outrage from Lib Dems over vapes in Southend

Flavoured vapes have been causing anger among shoppers who are noticing their bright packaging and visible shelf placement in local shops in Southend. Liberal Democrat...

Yes, a Journey…

Impresario Rick Wakeman retakes centre stage at The Palladium for the second night and puts the progressive into progressive rock. Same Wakeman, same musicians, even...

Wives, Wizards and Wakeman

Rick Wakeman celebrates 50 years of music at The Palladium (Night 1 of 2) This was night one of a two-night extravaganza dubbed "The Return...

East End Sustainable Fashion

Rising East talks to some of those at the sustainable end of East End fashion. Editorial team: Charlie-George Berger; Sophie Grosvenor; Cameron Sherman-Coulson 

Essex Hedgehog Haven

Rising East heads out East to find hedgehogs. Editorial team: Daniela Dronic, Rhianna Isles, Anna-Marie Mirosavljevic, Grace Riley

Who Cares About Dogs?

I am a carer, both as a job, but also for mum. During Lockdown this began to include walking my mum’s dogs. Yuki is an...

The Truth Behind Trading

Social media is currently flooded with schemes for making money quickly in the comfort of your own home. A lot are about investing opportunities,...

Harvest Time is Upon Us

Tomorrow January 5th may be the last chance for a while to get to see the Neil Young documentary Harvest Time, at 3pm at...

Heading East On The Elizabeth Line

The Elizabeth line has been open for more than six months now and has been fulfilling its role of shortening commutes in and out...

A Not So Wonderful Time Of The Year?

It’s too early to know what the advertising spend for Christmas 2022 was. According to the Guardian, John Lewis did not spend as much on...

How The Cost Of Living Crisis Is Affecting Students

While some get government support with energy bills and housing costs, students are being left out. This especially applies to international and other students...

Beyond Otherness

“What skin colour would you like your child to be?” asks the advisor seated across from the black couple. “You could have a white baby,...

Fighting Food Poverty Four Sausage Rolls at a Time

Greggs has opened its first London "Outlet" store offering day-old and cut-price favourites like sausage rolls to the people of Newham in a bid...

Crisis In Care: One Woman’s Story

The UK care industry is a total shambles and the support being given to the elderly and those that care for them is often...

‘Disposable’ Vapes: The Truth

YouGov’s annual youth survey carried out in March showed vaping among children 11-17 up from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2022. A study...

Goodbye Gucci’s Alessandro Michelle, But Hello Who?

Alessandro Michelle leaves Gucci after seven years as creative director. Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s most famous...

Interview With Obe Zarathustra Jones

I had the opportunity to speak to Obe Zarathustra Jones, who began modelling in 2018. Since then he has had the pleasure of working...

Ticketmaster vs The Fans

I wanted to write this for months but every time I started, another Ticketmaster story popped-up. I can't put it off any longer. So...

This Is What London Is Missing- SAMAs 2022

Last week I went to the Scottish Alternative Music Awards, better known as the SAMAs and it was everything that is missing from the...

Pop-Blasphemy – What Should A Christian Do?

Christianity is the most popular religion on earth, but music videos and TV shows seem to feel free to play fast and loose with...

Is “Dad Fashion” Really A Thing?

“To be honest, these are actually my dad’s trousers”, Tarek said with a grin when I asked what he was wearing and why. He continued....

The Holy Mass of Metal Comes To London

German power metal band Powerwolf finally blessed London on Tuesday night and fans were left howling with pleasure. A year after being rescheduled, the band...

Student Model Of Colour: A Battle ‘Between Who I Am And Who They Want Me To Be’

A student model of colour has told Rising East that her biggest struggle with the fashion industry is “battling between who I am and...

‘Wish You Were Here’ at UEL

Students at the University of East London were given a music treat last week ahead of Christmas headlined by Knight, the university's own student...

Strep A Breaks Out In South East London

Fifteen children under the age of fifteen have so far died from Strep A related illnesses in England since September, including a 12-year-old boy...

Strikes by Nurses: East London Hospitals Will Barely Be Affected

Nurses from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are planning to strike on the 15th and 20th of December. At least 177 NHS trusts will...

NHS Nurse On The State Of A&E: “It’s The Worst It’s Ever Been”

The hospital waiting list in England just hit a new high of 7.2 million people. And for the first time in 106 years, the...

Young East Londoners Criticise Queen’s Former Lady-In-Waiting

Lady Susan Hussey, 83-years-old, recently resigned from her duties at Buckingham Palace following an encounter with the CEO of an East London charity. Rising East...

Will Twitter Users Make A Bee Line For Hive?

After Twitter’s rough year with Elon Musk generating so much bad press, Twitter users have sought out alternatives. One of the front runners is...

East London’s Impact On UK Rap

East London is home to many great rappers such as Potter Paper and J Hus. But what many people don’t know is, East London...

Meet The Skinner Brothers

Clarisse Cornish talked to The Skinner Brothers frontman Zac (Skinner) about social media, music and making it (and much more). The Skinner Brothers shot to...

Local Hollybush Residents Oppose Redevelopment Plans

A group of neighbours has come together to campaign against a six-storey development which will leave them living in the shadows. Local residents close to...

Central St Martin’s “Shy” Shyamsunthar’s White Show Debut

Sri Lankan, East London resident Shynootha Shyamsunthar debuts her Hindu-inspired design. Summer Nesbeth reports. Shynoothat, or simply Shy, was born in Liverpool and now lives...

Harry & Meghan’s Netflix Trailer Wars

Netflix has released the trailer for Harry and Meghan Volume 1 – a six-part documentary - set to stream from Thursday 8 December (later...

UK Americana Awards Return to Hackney in 2023

UK Americana Awards will return to Hackney Empire Theatre in early 2023 after it was cancelled due to the Omicron Covid variant, Rising East...

Motorcyclists Enraged About Hackney Council New Charges

Motorcyclists have told Rising East that they are extremely angry because Hackney Council has refused to review a new parking charge policy which they...
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