East London
Officially, These 21 Teenagers Died From Suffocation. Their Parents Disagree.
Families of the teenagers who died in a tavern in South Africa in June tell VICE World News that the investigation into their deaths is flawed and untrustworthy.
Protesters Are Fighting to Save Kink Clubs
Hundreds gathered for the 'Save Kink Spaces' protest as Tower Hamlets council seeks to close one of the last kink-friendly venues in the borough.
It Could Take Weeks To Learn What Killed 21 Teens in Nightclub, Families Told
Multiple theories have been put forward to explain the mystery deaths of the teens whose bodies were found in a bar in South Africa. Experts believe they likely died due to chemical asphyxiation.
Can the Police Really Swab You For Drugs on a Night Out?
A recent Met Police video shows officers drug testing clubbers in Shoreditch. We asked an expert if people need to be concerned.
East London Used to Be a Queer Mecca. What Happened?
An excerpt from VICE staffer Daisy Jones's new book "All The Things She Said", out now.
Supporters of London's Oldest Community Cinema Fear for Its Future
Save the Rio campaigners have launched a petition calling for the re-election of its board after fearing the cinema’s independence is at risk.
Vivid Photos of Queer Nightlife from When You Could Party Indoors
The clubs might be closed, but Benoit Berthe Siward's photography is an evocative throwback to happier pre-lockdown days.
Day in the Life: The NHS Nightingale Nurse Who Hasn't Seen Her Family in 5 Weeks
"The whole thing felt similar to a controlled war zone. You're working in a makeshift space which is not a purpose-built hospital."
Corner Shop Owners Are the Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
When the big supermarkets let you down, the humble corner shop always has your back.
An Oral History of Dalston Superstore
The east London LGBTQ institution is celebrating its tenth anniversary, so we asked some of the people who know it best to tell its story.
Me and Brooke Candy Hung Out With Some Farm Animals
Where we spoke about her mythical queer porno, destroying the patriarchy, and being close to nature.
Saying Goodbye to Dalston's Doomed Gallery
Curators Ken Flaherty and Matt Martin talk us through running one of London's legendary underground art spaces as they prepare to pass the torch.