Rumours surfaced on Twitter this morning of strange goings-on outside West Hampstead library. “What’s up at the library on WEL? Film crew loitering. Multiple cameras. Road sweeper involved” (@CAMarks1) Then a man in a chicken suit appeared. It sounded like more … Continue reading →
Whether you’re in a hurry for a curry, savouring a sushi platter, or tucking into some tapas, now’s your chance to eat so that others can eat. Dine2DonateNW aims to bring the community together to support food poverty. From February 9th to … Continue reading →
The “Save the Trees” petition that’s trying to prevent Ballymore chopping down the trees at West Hampstead Square has gained some momentum, but is it all a futile exercise? Maygrove Road is now partially closed for three months, but the … Continue reading →
As part of the public consultation on the proposed final draft of our Neighbourhood Plan, we’re offering everyone in the area a way to express their opinions and needs of the neighbourhood, using Commonplace West Hampstead – an online mapping … Continue reading →
It was pushed back a few days, but the partial closure of Maygrove Road for three months has now begun. The recriminations over the lack of notice for residents and councillors continue however. We reported last week the sudden annoucement … Continue reading →
As all bright schoolchildren know, King Canute didn’t believe his regal powers could stop the tide. In fact, he got his feet wet precisely to prove this point to his obsequious courtiers. Still, to this day “Canute-like” is used to … Continue reading →
Since publishing two stories last year (part one, ask part two), readers have suggested more musicians who lived in the area. Some stayed only briefly as their career was just beginning and they had young families. Hank Marvin – Greville … Continue reading →
West Hampstead library was full last night as a pleasing number of less familiar faces joined the usual suspects to discuss the final draft of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (download the plan here). The plan, two years in the making, … Continue reading →
Starter for ten… where and when are the best pub quizzes in West Hampstead and Kilburn? This is a question we get asked a lot, especially during the cold winter months. The Black Lion on West End Lane seems to … Continue reading →
At very short notice, Maygrove Road is to be partially closed for three months from Thursday. A lot of people are unhappy about the communication process. Tonight, there’s a big public meeting to discuss the final draft of the Neighbourhood … Continue reading →
