We’re sad to announce that West Hampstead Life is stopping the presses. After nine years, it’s had a really good run, but Tuesday’s “What have you missed…” will be the last post on the site and the final newsletter is … Continue reading →
Living in West Hampstead brings its unique challenges, opportunities and emotions. One minute you’re all This place is awesome and the next it’s more Why aren’t there any useful shops? There are the ups and downs of West End Lane. … Continue reading →
Sad times on Monday night in Kilburn as the Good Ship hosted its final Monday-night comedy gig. The Good Ship closes this weekend after changes to its licence has made it unprofitable and forced owner John McCooke to sell. Monday … Continue reading →
We have had to cancel tonight’s hustings at the Sherriff Centre. Following the terrible attack in Manchester last night, which has left 22 people dead and dozens more injured, the political parties have suspended campaigning. Sadly this sort of disruption … Continue reading →
H&K promises once again to be closely fought battle and West Hampstead is the marginal bit of a marginal constituency. Given the snap election, hustings have been thin on the ground in 2017 – in fact we don’t know of … Continue reading →
Storm Doris hit West Hampstead hard with trees and even a brick wall blown over. M&S opened in West Hampstead Square on Wednesday, but just two days later a fire broke out in one of the other tower blocks with … Continue reading →
There’s always a bit of excitement when a major new shop or restaurant opens in the area. Some scoff at the fervour with which chains are welcomed. Others just scoff the food they sell. Marks & Spencer’s food hall in … Continue reading →
If you’re following the Maygrove Road parking story, then you’ll be interested in this update from MILAM (the local residents association) chair Monica Regli. Monica presented the MILAM deputation on parking and traffic issues to Camden’s environment and cultural scrutiny … Continue reading →
Gondar Gardens – the old reservoir site in the northern reaches of West Hampstead – has had more than its fair share of development proposals over the past few years. Some have been rejected – even on appeal – and … Continue reading →
West Hampstead is an “area of intensification” – how far are we to meeting the 2031 housing target? (Spoiler: Very). In Valentine’s week, what better than an Insight into one of our local florists? Swiss Cottage councillor Andrew Marshall, who … Continue reading →
