Keeping well for winter: Shields Pharmacy
As the seasons change, now is the time to think about flu protection and preventative medicine, to help ensure wellness throughout winter. “The flu can be a serious illness and could lead to hospitalisation, so it’s important to get protected with a yearly vaccination if you can,” says Shields Pharmacy owner/pharmacist Steve […]
A top tipple! – Eagle Brewing
With humble beginnings in Dave Gaughan’s home garage 10 years ago, Eagle Brewing grew organically, producing and supplying a unique range of craft beers to cafés, bars and restaurants across the country. The brewery soon outgrew its premises, so Dave and his partner Marilyn took the opportunity to fulfil a […]
The ovens are on!
JoAnne Fryer and the fabulous team at Gorgeous Food are thrilled the business is up and running again from its premises at 66-68 Springs Road, Hornby. The bakery began in 2005 and, in those 15 years, it has built a large and loyal client base by staying true to its vision […]
The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale
Earth has flipped the proverbial reboot switch, something none of us were expecting, well not this year anyway. As I sit here in my isolation, I reflect on a song by one of my favourite artists, the late great John Lennon and his song Imagine. The words of this song could […]
Breast of the bunch: Encore Cosmetic Clinic
If you’ve recently been thinking about getting a breast reduction, it’s important to do your research to find the best – or breast – option for you. Metropol catches up with Dr Grant Bellaney from Encorė Cosmetic Clinic, to discuss breast reduction by Tumescent Liposuction. Metropol catches up with Dr. […]



























