Local life, culture and things to do

The Tommy Flowers Pub on Aberfeldy Street was originally a meanwhile space but with an extension added to its lease

Ravaa Fine Fusion Review: Poplar’s contestant for best East London curry house

With its friendly service, mellow atmosphere and most importantly, good curry Poplar’s family-run Ravaa Fine Fusion rivals the curry houses

The community installation, created in a collaborative effort by Hong Kong art trio ShumGhostJohn, uses East Asian folktales and traditions

Chrisp Street Market is at the heart of Poplar and has been a key part of the East End community

Poplar’s architecture tells the story of the 20th century, from stock bricks to brutalism. Our writer Ruby Flanagan takes you

Ackroyd Drive Greenlink is set to be transformed into a glorious garden vista for the people of Poplar thanks to

Have you ever wondered why there is an 80 foot mural of a Chihuahua on Chrisp Street in Poplar? Now

Sister Christine Frost MBE, the 83-year-old founder of the charity Neighbours In Poplar, is working hard for you by walking

Poplar is the beating heart of the East End and is a gem in itself. You’ll be surprised with the

The life of Mary East, the LGBTQ+ pub landlord of 1700s Poplar, is a story of extortion and gender-fluidity.