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Odeon Swiss Cottage reopens with Imax

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 23, 2013

After a £3m redevelopment, the Odeon at Swiss Cottage is reopening its doors on Friday 16th September. New features to the 5-screen, Art Deco venue include north London’s first IMAX screen and, at the top of the building, a large … Continue reading →

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David Locke of La Brocca reflects on 20 years

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonFebruary 26, 2014

All this weekend, La Brocca is celebrating its 20th birthday. Moya “Scoop” Sarner, spoke to the owner: The impressive figure of David Locke, usually found dominating a bar stool of West Hampstead local La Brocca, is familiar to many of … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Shops & Restaurants | Tagged la brocca, profiles, pubs, restaurants | 1 Reply

Cocoa Bijoux opens

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonFebruary 5, 2014

It’s a hive of activity on Broadhurst Gardens at the moment. New Italian restaurant Spiga opens tonight (I know we’re all waiting for the verdict from Tom’s Diner), and Cocoa Bijoux opened with a soft launch at the end of … Continue reading →

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Do you know where it is yet?

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 25, 2011 by Lauren GeislerJanuary 16, 2015

When I was asked to review a book about London architectural landmarks, I immediately handed over responsibility to local architecture fiend Lauren. She’s starting work on her own exciting project about the Kilburn State, and seemed the perfect person. We … Continue reading →

Posted in General News | Tagged architecture, competition | 1 Reply

Jubilee Line finished, but closures persist

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonAugust 24, 2011

I’d spotted last week that the Jubilee Line had more weekend closures scheduled for September and October. I was a bit confused, because I was fairly sure that the upgrade work was complete, we were now getting an incredible three … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Transport & Travel | Tagged jubilee line | 2 Replies

A trip down Kilburn’s memory lane

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonAugust 24, 2011

I got sent a fantastic link via Twitter this morning. It was to a photograph taken in 1965 of the State building on Kilburn High Road. The photograph is interesting, but the history site that it’s part of turned out … Continue reading →

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Cooling down with Orange

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonAugust 23, 2011

Get your barometers out whampers!. On the 25th and 26th August, Orange (the phone people) will be driving round London with an ice cream van handing out… well, ice cream. The only real question is which ringtone they’ll use for … Continue reading →

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Contact the Elderly needs you

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonJanuary 16, 2017

A guest blog by Charlotte, who needs your help: My friend Kathleen recently turned 100. “What’s your secret?” I asked as we tucked into tea and cake at a special party to celebrate her landmark birthday. “I always eat wholemeal … Continue reading →

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West Hampstead place shaping workshop report

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 24, 2013

You may recall that at the end of June I was invited to join a “place shaping” workshop organised by Camden council. I wrote it up, but explained that the full report would be available later. That later is now. … Continue reading →

Posted in General News, Planning & Development | Tagged Camden, development, placeshaping, west hampstead | 2 Replies

On the record with Londonist

West Hampstead Life Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonAugust 12, 2011

On Monday morning I found myself in Hackney Wick – bit out of my usual patch. I was there with @BarnetEye to contribute to the Londonist Out Loud podcast, hosted by the hugely likeable and professional N Quentin Woolf. It … Continue reading →

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