Former Middlesex and England cricketer John Emburey came to West Hampstead to cut the blue ribbon at a Mill Lane business this morning. Aqua Pharmacy moved from its former premises at 102 Mill Lane to number 59 a few months … Continue reading →
Stained glass windows were broken, but nothing was taken in a “bungled break-in” of St James’ church and post office. After looking at Kentish Town a few weeks ago, this week’s Economist suggests that the success of Aldi in Kilburn … Continue reading →
Deliveroo is a new food delivery service that allows you to enter your location and order dishes from a list of your local restaurants. Sound familiar? Deliveroo claims to be different from the other food delivery platforms you already know, … Continue reading →
Capital City motorbikes on Fortune Green has failed to comply with Camden enforcement notices regarding parking. Camden cuts mean no Christmas trees this year in West Hampstead but there’s already a campaign going to raise the money to at least … Continue reading →
Residents in Fortune Green have become increasingly unhappy with motorcycle showroom Capital City on Fortune Green Road, and have persuaded Camden to take action. Capital City has, however, failed to comply. According to locals, who are reluctant to be named … Continue reading →
Simon Howley, a West Hampstead film maker, has spent two years producing a new documentary about the Great Train Robbery. A Tale of Two Thieves features interview footage with one of the last surviving gang members, Douglas Gordon Goody, now … Continue reading →
The West Hampstead free school campaign did not receive approval from the Department for Education. The CNJ reported on the revised plans for Liddell Road (and locals’ discontent) with them. Whampbooks is back – Books, bargains and booze on November … Continue reading →
Next Sunday, a new West Hampstead event is taking place on West End Green. West End Lane Acts is the brainchild of newish resident Julia Testa. Her aim is to get people meeting and talking over a range of events … Continue reading →
After a short break over the summer, the works are resuming on the Overground station and platforms. Here’s the latest communication from TfL so you can be prepared for the noise and service disruption to follow. West Hampstead Overground works … Continue reading →
A double-edition this week covering the past fortnight. There was a second public meeting about the Liddell Road development. Camden has knocked three floors off the height of the tower, bringing it down to 11 storeys, and added (from a … Continue reading →
