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Jon Massey

Jon Massey

Jon is associate editor of The Wharf and and Isle Of Dogs resident steeped in the culture and of the new east London. He can be found sampling its delicacies or sipping its nectar whenever possible

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First look at Ikea's new store for Greenwich

It will be the cult Swedish chain's first opening in the capital for 10 years....

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Top 5 cookery courses in east London for 2016

Sessions at Gaucho, E5 Bakehouse and Billingsgate offer skills and recipes for those craving healthy home-cooked food in the aftermath of the festive season...

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Who is the biggest football club in London?

If West Ham are to break into the super elite, who are the capital's clubs standing in their way?...

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New Year’s Eve parties in Canary Wharf and east London you need to go to

Stuck for what to do to mark the end of 2016? Have a look at this selection of events and offers in Docklands and the City so you can welcome 2017 in style...

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Novotel to open Bokan sky bar and restaurant near Canary Wharf.

Head chef Aurelie Altemaire, formerly of L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon, has created a menu of modern European dishes with a distinctly British slant, apparently....

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Everything you need to know about poppy etiquette

If the thing that's stopping you donating to the Royal British Legion is fear of a faux-pas, we're about to remove that obstacle....

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First look at Novotel London Canary Wharf

Accor Hotels UK and Ireland managing director Thomas Dubaere takes us up the under-construction colossus on Marsh Wall that is said to be the tallest hotel in London...

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8 tips for visiting Billingsgate Fish Market

CEO of the Billingsgate Seafood School CJ Jackson provides a guide to how fish-lovers should utilise the popular market near Canary Wharf....

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What living on a boat in London is really like

Actor and canal and river-dweller Claira Watson Parr reveals what life is like on the waterways as she cruises Bobbie’s Girl around the capital...

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32 places to drink in Canary Wharf and east London

For fans of bitter, lagers and ales, there is a range of offerings available for workers to mark the worldwide event and sup to their heart’s content...

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First look at West Ham's luxury Rush Green training ground.

Plus: Transfer rumours + NK Domzale could spoil the party + It's called the London Stadium now, people, the *London Stadium*...

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Why is TfL so hostile to a Crossrail station at LCY?

We'll pay for it ourselves, says chief executive but transport authority is offering 'mind-boggling resistance'. TfL says it has received no formal submission...

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£6bn in private investment pumped into Royal Docks

Developers of the major east London regeneration projects circling the docks are working together to pick up the pace....

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Canary Wharf’s Reebok Sports Club to follow Third Space Tower Bridge’s re-brand.

The operator of luxury health club’s will bring the Canada Place gym in line with its brand with new signage, classes and products this spring....

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First Look: Six things we discovered at the new Pure Gym in West India Quay

The affordable gym brand has transformed the former LA Fitness into three snazzy, fresh floors of workout space with Matrix equipment, motivational slogans and SkiErg equipment to get you set for a winter break...

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Top 5 Things to have at Protein Haus

Carli Wheatley's shake and fitness food business has expanded into a unit in Canada Place Mall in Canary Wharf. We check out the tasty treats....

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5 places to watch fireworks in east London

There are free displays on Blackheath Common, at Southwark Park, Victoria Park and Wanstead Flats in Newham. You can also see a number of displays from the ArcelorMittal Orbit at The Olympic Park....

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25 places to go for breakfast in Canary Wharf

Whether you want healthy fillers at Leon, just a quick coffee from Starbucks or a lengthy all-you-can-eat (and drink) brunch at One Canada Square we have something for you...

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When should I give notice to my landlord when buying a home?

With uncertainty around the time it will take to make a purchase the best thing to do is negotiate a long completion period so you're not left homeless...

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How do I get to Canary Wharf by public transport?

Canary Wharf has excellent public transport links including the Jubilee line, DLR, buses, MBNA Thames Clippers and TfL hire bikes across the estate....

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Comedian Nick Helm chats about Uncle, his on-edge stage persona and performing at Canary Wharf's Roof Garden

Ahead of his appearance at the Magners Greenwich Comedy Festival the funnyman tells us about evolving his onstage character and what he is up to next....

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15,000-home Greenwich Peninsula masterplan is passed

Increase of homes from 10,000 triggers protests but Greenwich planners pass changes to the all-encompassing Knight Dragon scheme...

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16 places in Canary Wharf to drink and eat outdoors

Our top suntraps for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks...

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Financial Conduct Authority to move to Stratford in 2018.

The company has signed a pre-let to occupy 425,000sq ft within a new 515,000sq ft building within The International Quarter....

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Food: What will be opening in Crossrail Place (and when)

It’s not all kicking off on the first day so here are the other places to check out and some early warnings...

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