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.

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.

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.

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.

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.