How the cost of living crisis has hit one of London’s oldest markets
Stallholders in Greenwich market, one of London’s oldest and most famous, say the pre-pandemic scene was “a lot more lively”. …
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Cold weather adds to cost of living woes for Peckham beauty salons
Peckham beauty salons face more setbacks this winter, even as the cost of living crisis hits. Two salons opened up …
Camberwell record shop provides soundtrack of hope in cost of living crisis
Dash the Henge record store is providing the local community in Camberwell with much more than just music. Maintaining a …
December 15, 2022/
Arts, business, Camberwell, Features, Lead Stories/
Vegan is a good fit, says Greenwich fudge shop
As one walks into Fudge Patch, a bustling shop that sells many different types of the confection, a friendly staffer …
Eltham’s taste in guitars has changed big time, says its oldest music store
Walk into Normans Music, situated between a barbershop and a nail salon on Wells Street in Eltham, and it is …
December 12, 2022/
Arts, business, Greenwich, Lead Stories/
In Greenwich, debate brews over the crowded bubble tea market
The rise of the bubble tea cafe in Greenwich is prompting a frothy debate about how to stay relevant in …
December 5, 2022/
business, Greenwich, Lead Stories, People/
Charities join forces to fight Peckham food poverty
A Peckham-based charity has received funding to help develop local food co-operatives. Pecan, the charity, will help Cooperation Town, a …
Bar Story loses pizza business after social media storm
A Peckham bar has lost its popular pizza service after social media storm erupted around the bar owner’s alleged racism. …
Peckham bar remains closed following racism row
On the first Monday of 2022 a young Palestinian man was refused a job in a bar in Peckham, one …
Small businesses face tough winter as uncertain customers stay home
Small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic with many having to close their doors due to the financial …