Wellness

Natural selection

Local resident, actor Dan Dewhirst, indulges in a spot of sustainable indoor gardening at his London City Island apartment. Here he shares his top tips on how to bring the outside in

Art

Jacqueline Suowari makes her island debut

The acclaimed Nigerian artist, who creates intricate larger-than-life portraits with a ballpoint pen, brings her first UK solo show to London Lighthouse Gallery & Studio this autumn

Culture

Everybody needs good neighbours

The end of 2022 marks the completion of the London City Island development, and the community that has emerged over the past seven years continues to blossom and grow. We spoke to some key residents and business owners about finding the perfect blend on London City Island

Culture

What's new Autumn/Winter

As the weather turns colder, London City Island’s social scene is hotting up. Here’s what’s happening in the local area and beyond this season

Culture

Pretty impressive

Influencer duo Andrea Di Filippo and Sara Santini – aka Pretty Little London – talk to The Islander about their recent visit, finding a work-life balance and the secret to capturing great shots for social media

Wellness

Paul Sculfor: model behaviour

Ahead of his Penthouse Conversations event on wellbeing in a post-pandemic world, the model, actor and addiction charity founder talks exclusively to The Islander about healthy habits and memories of the East End

Penthouse Conversations: building a fashion brand

The second event inside London City Island’s stylish new Penthouse was an insightful discussion on the inception and development of a brand

Culture

A new perspective

With the recent unveiling of our two Penthouses at London City Island, we delve into the fascinating history, enduring appeal and elevated status of these architectural marvels

Culture

Reuben James: Music Without Borders

Ahead of his performance on London City Island on 25 August as part of our Penthouse Conversations series, musical star Reuben James talks to Rob Ryan about working with Joni Mitchell, hogging the piano as a child and where his R&B, jazz and hip-hop influences comes from

Food

The new modern classics of the wine world

Ahead of the London City Island Penthouse Conversations wine-tasting event with wine expert Matthew Jukes and Wanderlust Wine’s Richard Ellison on 30 August, City AM wine writer Libby Brodie explores the great future vintages wine lovers should know

Culture

The triumphant return of The Islander Festival

Summer 2022 saw the return of our community-minded festival for a busy day of live music, entertainment and workshops

Culture

Dylan Jones on dressing in a post-pandemic world

Ahead of his talk in the Penthouse at London City Island, the award-winning editor and author talks to The Islander about how flexible working has changed the way he approaches dressing every day

Culture

The Islander Festival Summer Fete comes to the Island this July

Enjoy all the fun of the fair at The Islander Summer Fete on Saturday 23 July - book your tickets today!

Food

Brew story: the rise of London’s craft beer scene

London’s thirst for craft beer shows no sign of waning, says The Lockdown Room ahead of its first-ever Craft Beer Festival at London City Island. Here, The Islander discovers more about the upcoming event and how the capital’s craft breweries are more popular than ever

Culture

A life less ordinary: Evan Edinger

The photographer, YouTuber, prolific language learner, world traveller, musician and local resident talks to The Islander about sunset views, his favourite things to photograph, the joys of working from home and why he likes living in the area

Wellness

Alternative wellness at London City Island

When it comes to the health and fitness industry, there’s always something new and exciting to try. And from bouldering to breathwork, there are plenty of unique experiences to have a go at in and around the Island

Culture

Celebrating the architecture of London City Island

The Island’s unique design and development as a cultural hub will be in the spotlight this month as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2022

Culture

Five facts about the Elizabeth Line

Crossrail is one of the most complex digital railways in the world, and its long-awaited arrival will open up travel from places such as London City Island like never before

Culture

The Line comes to London City Island

The popular public art trail is adding a new installation to its outdoor exhibition programme, created especially for London City Island by artist Rana Begum

Wellness

On the water

One of the best things about living at London City Island is the chance to explore the river in unique and unexpected ways as local resident, actor Dan Dewhirst, explains

Culture

Sound and Vision

In celebration of Sofar Sounds coming to The Lockdown Room this spring for a one-off gig, we caught up with the company’s operations manager, Joshua Charles, to discover more

Food

Friends in high places

With the launch of his new highball neighbourhood cocktail bar Soda & Friends on the Island, we talked to founder Nate Brown about coming to the Island and his favourite cocktail recipes

Wellness

Wellness trends 2022

It’s the start of a new year, a time for setting healthy resolutions. The Islander asked local resident Niharika Hariharan, founder of new well-tech company Melloh Wellness, what we can expect in the industry over the coming months

Culture

What's new spring-summer 2022

As the days begin to get brighter in the capital, London City Island is hotting up. Here’s what’s happening locally – and within the capital – this spring-summer

Culture

Grand designs

As we prepare for the launch of our luxury townhouses, we caught up with long-time resident and gallery owner Sokari Higgwe, who has purchased one of them, about his hopes and aspirations for his new home

Culture

Fashion forward

Couture designer Lulu Liu talks to The Islander about merging 3D technology with traditional hand embroidery and how her new London City Island showroom has brought about connection in unexpected ways

Culture

Isle of Dogs: Part 2

We continue our series of interviews and photos of local dogs and their owners on their daily walkies

Culture

Isle of Dogs

We stopped some furry friends - and their owners – on their daily walkies to find out their favourite treats, best tricks and how they enjoy life at London City Island

Culture

A summer like no other

Culminating in a fantastic live performance from X Factor champion Dalton Harris, we take a look back over the highlights of The Islander Festival 2021

Culture

Dalton Harris brings the X Factor to London City Island

Ahead of his appearance at The Islander Festival closing ceremony on 10 September, we caught up with the Jamaican singer to talk first records, favourite performances and cycling in east London

Food

Life and soul

Daniel Bull, managing director at The Lockdown Room – a one-stop shop for food, drink and live music – on being a positive symbol of hope for London City Island residents and visitors

Culture

What’s on autumn-winter

A new season means a host of new activity in the capital. From live music and world-class comedy to A-list West End plays and a month-long celebration of the Thames, there’s something for everyone.

Wellness

Unique workouts

Stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to fitness? The Islander explores five different exercises that will challenge and inspire – all available to try locally

Culture

The appeal of island life

Close-knit, full of natural beauty and pleasantly secluded, people have been drawn to islands for centuries

Wellness

Biophilia and the power of plants

Biophilic design and architecture is booming, and the philosophy of bringing the outdoors in can have an overwhelmingly positive impact when it comes to our homes and offices

Food

Reaching new heights

Sebastien Sainsbury, founder of Crate to Plate, explains why he thinks hydroponics are the future of farming

Culture

The Islander Festival

This summer saw socialising and celebration truly back on the agenda with the inaugural Islander Festival

Culture

On your doorstep

Designed to improve wellbeing and socialisation, the 15-minute city philosophy puts connectivity first. Journalist Rhymer Rigby explores this urban planning concept and how London City Island epitomises it

Art

Art on the Island

London City Island is a place where art and creativity flourish. The Islander caught up with Trinity Art Gallery founder Ian Felton to learn why this is and his role in the Island’s creative vision

Culture

Maritime milestones

London’s rivers and docklands are awash with the triumphs and tribulations of the city itself. Here we discover more about the history of London City Island through its surrounding rivers and waterways

Culture

Live music at London City Island

As we welcomed an eclectic selection of live music performances as part of The Islander Festival, we caught up with some of our favourite rising stars

Culture

More live music at London City Island

We celebrated this summer with a series of live music performances on the Island, here we spoke to two of the artists to have on your radar

Culture

Read all about it

Introducing the inaugural issue of The Islander newspaper

Wellness

How to create a productive workspace at home

From embracing natural light to bringing the outdoors in, follow these expert tips, inspired by London City Island, on how to optimise your home office

Culture

London’s best summer events and exhibitions

With theatre, museum and gallery doors finally reopened, we look at some of the best cultural goings-on in the capital and how to get there from London City Island

Culture

Behind the scenes with Ivana Bueno

English National Ballet’s rising star tells of her experience dancing for the world from the heart of London City Island

Wellness

Houseplant care 101

Plant expert and founder of The Wild London, Sabine Antonia, shares some sage advice on taking care of your green housemates

Culture

Ethical luxury

As she launches a second pop-up of eco-friendly jewellery and accessories marketplace, Seekd, at London City Island, founder Fay Cannings talks to us about the future of sustainability in retail

Wellness

Fun and games

With a new Gymboree Play & Music studio now open at London City Island, we explore the benefits of sensory activities, getting creative at home, and the power of play for all ages

Culture

Brick by brick

The buildings at London City Island have a distinctive, jewel-like sparkle through glazed brickwork, an architectural detail that dates back to ancient times

Culture

Well-connected: London

When it comes to putting down roots, it’s not just about what’s on your doorstep. For a happy life and state of mind, connectivity is key

Food

Cook with Homestead

MasterChef champ and restaurateur Sven-Hanson Britt shares an exclusive recipe with The Islander and talks about making London City Island home