Indhu Rubasingham, entering her second year as Artistic Director at the Tricycle Theatre, has announced the new season of plays and some changes to the seating policy. The new season opens in September with the UK première of Colman Domingo’s … Continue reading →
At the end of last month, Camden held its annual public meeting on transport issues in the north of the borough for the first time. A good proportion of the questions on the night related to the local area. Overground … Continue reading →
We’re still a year out from the local elections, but the parties are starting to get their line-ups in order and there are a few changes in the offing. Some forced, some voluntary. Russell Eagling has been one of the … Continue reading →
Last week, I wrote about Camden’s plan to dispose of 156 West End Lane, commonly known as the Travis Perkins building. Credit to Camden for getting back to me promptly with the exact cost of keeping the building open up … Continue reading →
It’s nearly time for the next instalment of NW6 Film Club, and this month’s offering is not only a great pick, but also one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. Sofia Coppola’s films have fallen into two … Continue reading →
Mark Carney, new governor of the Bank of England, will be living in West Hampstead – but he’ll struggle to spend his housing allowance here… even if you call this West Hampstead. Fancy some guerilla gardening? It’s all the rage … Continue reading →
Iverson Tyres sits next to the old Hampstead Garden Centre on the north side of Iverson Road, just a couple of hundred yards from the new Thameslink station. The garden centre is set to become a block of flats, though … Continue reading →
We’ve known for some time that 156 West End Lane – aka “The Travis Perkins building” would be up for sale. Camden council, which owns the site, have decided to sell it to raise money. The council offices that it … Continue reading →
Another year, another Jester Festival on Fortune Green. This weekend, West Hampstead’s answer to the village fête, clashes with Wimbledon finals. Still, the forecast is set fair, so tennis fans can plan to come before the matches start, and the … Continue reading →
Next Sunday, the Kilburn Festival takes over Kilburn Grange park. One of the more unusual events is called “The Wishing Wall”. It will consist of 100 wooden bubbles displayed in the park. Each bubble will have been written or drawn … Continue reading →
