The sun came out this week, but what was the illuminating news in West Hampstead? The London mayoral election campaign got underway and Ken Livingstone kicked off on home turf: Kilburn. Harry Potter actor and West Hampstead resident Jamie Waylett … Continue reading →
There wasn’t a whole heap of support for music promoter Vince Power’s original plan for an 18-day festival to be held in Kilburn Grange during the Olympics. As it seemed that the proposal had a snowflake’s proverbial of being approved, … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Rebekah Brooks arrested, and cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar finally scored his hundredth international century. Busy week beyond the West Hampstead borders. Was anything to exciting happening closer to home? There was a public meeting about … Continue reading →
I’m sure most of you know that in April, the London TV region will be going fully digital. What does this mean? Well, it’s the biggest change in television since the introduction of colour. In April 2012 analogue television will … Continue reading →
Last week, a Twitter debate raged (i.e., a few people commented for about an hour) about whether West End Lane needs more pay & display parking to encourage people from outside the area to come in to West Hampstead to … Continue reading →
Amid solar storms and international women’s day (50% of the population, 0.2% of the days?), it was a relatively quiet week in West Hampstead, so what were the highlights? Hampstead School in Westbere Road was praised highly by Ofsted insepctors. … Continue reading →
One of the most frequently asked questions on Twitter is “where’s good for Sunday lunch” and, frankly, the answer is often “go to Hampstead”. But surely NW6 can rival NW3 for a simple piece of roast meat and a few … Continue reading →
We’re only two weeks away from the official start of spring. I know, right? So, why not put this date in your diary: March 27 is Spring Singfest 2012. Laaaaaaaa!
Continue reading →Following the first meeting in January, and enthusiasm for a Neighbourhood Development Plan for West Hampstead, a second meeting of the Forum was held at the end of February. The minutes are below. Personally (and I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →
A couple of people had alerted me to the opening of Belvedere Traditional, so roving reporter Kate popped in to see what the fuss was about: “The gentrification of Kilburn High Road has officially begun with the opening of an … Continue reading →
