It was a fluke. I happened to see a tweet whizz through my timeline. It referred to a blog written by a widower. I thought it might have been the return of the chap in his 90s who’d briefly blogged … Continue reading →
You’ll recall that back in November, Belsize fire station was on a list of likely candidates for closure. West Hampstead station was always safe, even in the drastic 31 station closure model. No shock then to see Belsize on the … Continue reading →
As was widely expected – and reported in these pages back in November – West Hampstead police station is indeed set for closure. This week, the draft consultation document was released that outlines which of London’s police stations will be … Continue reading →
This month Newham will become the first council in England to require private landlords to be registered. Meanwhile, Camden has already served the country’s first landlord asbo to a West Hampstead landlady and has sought this week to extend it … Continue reading →
The organisers of West Hampstead’s very own village fête, the Jester Festival, are already planning this year’s event. They are looking for local artists and musicians who would like to participate over the weekend of July 6th and 7th. If … Continue reading →
Whampbooks is back on January 22nd. If you’re not familiar with this particular event, it’s really very simple. The lovely people at West End Lane Books open their doors for the evening for a night of bargains, booze and books. … Continue reading →
Happy New Year everyone Everyone’s first day back at work on Wednesday was heralded by an amazing sunrise. TfL is investing £300,000 in improvements to Kilburn High Road, at least partly to address safety concerns. The O2 centre is getting … Continue reading →
As the O2 centre’s refurbishments draw to a close, there’s been much excitement about who’ll be moving into the space alongside the existing tenants. This week, thanks to someone pointing me in the direction of this brochure, we got to … Continue reading →
Hampstead & Kilburn MP Glenda Jackson holds advice surgeries in the constituency several times a month. If you’ve got anything you want to ask her or want help with, you can just turn up. She’s less able to help with … Continue reading →
Are “sinusoidal” speed bumps the way to reduce traffic speed, or should West Hampstead’s Sumatra Road become one-way? Last year we had cycle permeability, 20mph zones, and debates over “table humps” to slow traffic. As 2013 hoves into view, Camden … Continue reading →
