Discover the Here East Scholarship Programme

Current and former beneficiaries of this educational support initiative for East Londoners describe just what it means to them and their families
Review: Courses at the Mary Ward Centre

What’s it like diving into a course to learn a brand new skill at Stratford’s adult learning hub?
Rescuing the River Lea from the edge

Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
Guest Editor Sean Collins on Celebrating Local Waterways

Why East London’s rivers are so special, and continue to be so over decades of change
Shazia Hussain on delivering Phase 3 for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The CEO of London Legacy Development Corporation is The Wick’s latest guest editor
Full info on our forthcoming book
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Student Guide to Hackney Wick

How to make the most of London’s most exciting neighbourhood – without breaking the bank…
Review: Jazz on Wick Festival 2025

Impressive debut for this all-day celebration of today’s grassroots British jazz
Review: Park Kitchen & Bar (PKB) at Sadler’s Wells East

A brilliantly realised menu, drawing upon many local producers, elevates this sunny all-day hangout to an essential dining destination, too
Elevate: My experience of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s youth board

Giving local youth a meaningful voice has been key to the Olympic legacy in East London