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Little Waitrose; big lorries?

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 15, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonSeptember 15, 2013

Ever since the licence application was spotted in the window of Pizza Express late last month, West Hampstead (at least on Twitter) has been abuzz with the news that Waitrose is planning to move to the neighbourhood. But what impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning & Development, Shops & Restaurants | Tagged parking, shops, traffic, Waitrose | 15 Replies

Who’s saving which trees now?

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 14, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 22, 2013

The saga of the Ballymore trees has been clogging up my inbox over the past week or so. It feels like there’s some confusion as to which trees it is exactly we’re all hell bent on saving. What’s becoming clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning & Development, Transport & Travel | Tagged ballymore, Camden, development, environment, network rail, West Hampstead Square | 2 Replies

Zadie Smith’s NW: Opportunities knocked

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonMarch 12, 2014

Kilburn, Willesden, Harlesden. London’s north-west neighbourhoods pulse through this triptych of interconnected tales. Their council estates and streets are the building blocks and threads of a narrative that sweeps its way through ideas of opportunity, identity and class. Zadie Smith’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, General News | Tagged Book Review, books, Kilburn, NW, Zadie Smith | Leave a reply

What have I missed since September 2nd?

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonSeptember 9, 2013

The man charged with Sabrina Moss appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink. This was a preliminary hearing and he will be back in court on November 19. The court heard how he used a Mac-10 submachine gun (a notoriously … Continue reading →

Posted in Digest | Tagged #whampnews | 1 Reply

Unleash your inner writer in the Hothouse

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonSeptember 5, 2013

Arty West Hampstead just got even artier. Legendary award-winning author and journalist Charles Shaar Murray brings his HOTHOUSE PROJECT: JOURNALISM AS CRAFT AND ART writing course to Emmanuel Church on West End Green NW6 this month. Even in leafy West … Continue reading →

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What have I missed since August 26th?

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 2, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonSeptember 2, 2013

One man will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday charged with the murder of Sabrina Moss. Detectives are still appealing for witnesses though as more than one person is believed to be involved. Friends and family of Miss Moss … Continue reading →

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Sabrina Moss murder: One week on

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonAugust 31, 2013

This morning a large crowd gathered on Kilburn High Road to pay their respects to Sabrina Moss. Miss Moss who was celebrating her 24th birthday last Friday night, was shot at around 4.15 on Saturday morning outside Woody Grill and … Continue reading →

Posted in General News | Tagged Kilburn, sabrina moss | 1 Reply

Fifty years since Bowie recorded in West Hampstead

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

He was just 16 and still known as David Jones, but this was his first ever professional recording session. He wasn’t even on lead vocals. David Jones (via the David Bowie official website) Die hard fans can visit the David … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Music | Tagged Broadhurst Gardens, David Bowie, Decca Studios | Leave a reply

Sabrina Moss murder: man arrested at St Pancras

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

[last updated Aug 29th 6pm] Martell Warren (22), was arrested by officers from the British Transport Police at St Pancras International train station on Tuesday night on suspicion of the murder of Sabrina Moss and the attempted murder of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | Tagged kilburn high road, sabrina moss | Leave a reply

Sabrina Moss: Arrested men also shot

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

[updated Aug 28th 8am] Sabrina Moss, a 24-year-old mother and nursery teacher from Neasden, died after being shot outside Woody’s Grill at 211-213 Kilburn High Road at about 4.15 on Saturday morning. She was with a friend, who was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | Tagged Kilburn, sabrina moss | Leave a reply

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