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Decision time in Hampstead & Kilburn

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 6, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonMay 6, 2010

So, here we are at last. Election day in Hampstead & Kilburn. It’s been fun covering the campaign in my own small way over the past few weeks, but very soon all the bickering, sniping, politicking and – dear god … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, general election, Hampstead and Kilburn, whampvote | 1 Reply

Tamsin Omond “met a woman on the High Road”

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 6, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonMay 6, 2010

After my first interview with Tamsin Omond before the election kicked off, we agreed we’d speak closer to voting day to see whether her ideas had resonated with Hampstead and Kilburn constituents, whether she had a cliché’s chance in hell … Continue reading →

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Ed Fordham is “in it to win it” in Hampstead and Kilburn

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 5, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonMay 5, 2010

Ed Fordham is sporting his golden Liberal Democrat rosette when we meet at the café that overlooks the swimming pool at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre. They’ve run out of his normal almond croissants and he has to change to a … Continue reading →

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Chris Philp on the record

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 4, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonMay 4, 2010

Is Chris Philp in Bank Holiday mode, or is this his Kilburn gear? The usually casually besuited Conservative PPC for Hampstead & Kilburn is wearing a grey fleece, jeans and some snazzy trainers as he chats to a supporter on … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, chris philp, Conservatives, general election, Hampstead and Kilburn, whampvote | Leave a reply

Lovely food at LoveFood? Restaurant review

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 3, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonJanuary 26, 2014

[Ed:LoveFood is now an upstairs café and the restaurant has closed] If you love food in the sense that you enjoy it in large quantities, then LoveFood’s restaurant will not disappoint. If you love food in the sense of enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in Shops & Restaurants, Tom's Diner | Tagged LoveFood, west hampstead, whampreview | Leave a reply

Can Gordon save Glenda? The PM comes to Kilburn

West Hampstead Life Posted on May 3, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonMay 3, 2010

Sadly, I missed all the excitement of Gordon Brown’s hardcore day of touring London seats, including our very own Hampstead & Kilburn. Disappointed to have been unable to cover this for you, I’ve asked the very partial (but also the very present) … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, general election, Glenda Jackson, Gordon Brown, Hampstead and Kilburn, Labour, whampvote | 9 Replies

Boris Johnson is back

West Hampstead Life Posted on April 30, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonApril 30, 2010

Just three short months after his last visit to West Hampstead, Mayor of London Boris Johnson was back in West Hampstead with a gaggle of local Conservatives around him including of course Chris Philp. Boris wandered up West End Lane, … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, boris johnson, chris philp, Conservatives, general election, Hampstead and Kilburn, whampvote | Leave a reply

Glenda Jackson: The Interview

West Hampstead Life Posted on April 29, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonApril 29, 2010

It’s Tuesday morning in Labour’s rather basic campaign office on the Kilburn High Road. Glenda is discussing campaign strategy amid piles of envelopes waiting to be delivered. A large Hampstead & Highgate peace banner hangs from the ceiling. I wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, general election, Glenda Jackson, Hampstead and Kilburn, whampvote | Leave a reply

Summerhouse restaurant review

West Hampstead Life Posted on April 24, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonJanuary 17, 2017

OK, it’s a bit outside the hood, but I don’t like refusing invitations, and it’s only a quick 187 bus ride from West Hampstead. Thanks to @w9maidavale aka Lord Elgin for this write-up. Dodgy photo is all down to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Shops & Restaurants | Tagged Maida Vale | 3 Replies

Hampstead and Kilburn hustings report

West Hampstead Life Posted on April 23, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonApril 23, 2010

Another Thursday, another election debate. But who needs Brown, Cameron and Clegg when you have five of the eight parliamentary candidates for Hampstead & Kilburn to listen to. The London Jewish Cultural Centre played host to this Ham & High … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Politics | Tagged #handk, Bea Campbell, chris philp, Ed Fordham, general election, Glenda Jackson, Hampstead and Kilburn, Tamsin Omond, whampvote | 9 Replies

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