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• The Sandoval Sentinel

  The Entrepreneur: Josh Bowles on Two More Years and elevating what Hackney Wick already built

  Josh Bowles, co-founder of Two More Years, discusses his journey from a Mormon upbringing and missionary work in Russia to establishing a community-focused venue in one of London’s most creative districts.

  15 Jul 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  The Entrepreneur: Jess Seaton on 14 years of Crate and the spirit of Hackney Wick

  From building furniture out of roadside scrap to expanding into Canary Wharf, Jess Seaton discusses the 'Can-Do' Kiwi attitude that fueled one of Hackney Wick’s most recognisable institutions.

  7 Jul 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  'Hackney is legendary': Artist Gionatan Scali on a decade of music and abstract art

  Italian-born artist and musician Gionatan Scali reflects on his ten-year journey through East London’s creative scene and his evolution from a self-taught guitarist to an abstract rock composer and painter.

  29 Jun 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  From Casablanca to Hackney: Artist Hervé Constant on a life in the studio

  Following a career that spans French theatre and London’s art scene, Hervé Constant discusses the solitude of the studio, his connection to the French poet Arthur Rimbaud, and why success is simply the ability to keep working.

  18 Jun 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  New mobile reporting app developed at London founder event

  A new application designed to assist roving local reporters was developed during a one-hour hackathon at a London Founder Series event this week.

  29 May 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  The Wick Paper releases new issue featuring Hackney Wick creatives

  The Wick Paper has launched its latest issue, featuring interviews and profiles of artists and designers based in Hackney Wick.

  20 May 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  Expert highlights overlooked history of Rome’s liberation by American forces

  A World War II specialist is working to raise awareness of Rome’s liberation from Nazi occupation, arguing that the city’s modern military history is often overshadowed by its ancient past.

  19 May 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  Developers gather for London hackathon to build technical solutions

  Local developers and students met at the Vercel Hackathon in London on Saturday to compete and develop new software engines for everyday problems.

  2 May 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  Hackney Wick bridge reopens after 18-month closure

  A key bridge connecting Hackney Wick and Fish Island has reopened to the public following an 18-month closure that disrupted local businesses and residents.

  29 Apr 2026

• The Sandoval Sentinel

  New local journalism app developed at London Founder Series hackathon

  A new mobile application designed to simplify local news reporting was created this week during a one-hour hackathon at the Lovable London Founder Series.

  24 Apr 2026 · London