Few people’s lives seem more deserving of the cinematic treatment than Alan Turing’s. His achievements are astonishing: laying the mathematical foundations for all modern computers and helping the Allies win the Second World War by breaking the Enigma code. But … Continue reading →
Remix’s new bar/salon on Broadhurst Gardens is the latest victim in a spate of break-ins to West Hampstead businesses that’s now reached double figures in the past few weeks. After West End Lane Books and La Brocca suffered burglaries at … Continue reading →
The London Diocesan Board for Schools has taken over the old St Mary’s School in West End Lane to use as its training centre. Over the years St Mary’s School has occupied four different buildings, all within a short walk … Continue reading →
This month’s property from Benham & Reeves is a 5-bedroom house in need of work on Pandora Road. Pandora Road, West Hampstead, NW6 Guide price £2,000,000 Joint agent A fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful family home from this 5-bedroom … Continue reading →
Regular commuters on the Thameslink line have faced frustrating delays and cancellations since Govia took over the running of the line from First Capital Connect on September 14th. Govia has released its performance figures and they bear out the public perception … Continue reading →
Waitrose opened on West End Lane. Barely anyone noticed. It was all Twitter could talk about all day. But by the end of the week the backlash had begun. Last Sunday night, Toomai was burgled – thieves took cash, alcohol … Continue reading →
Wondering where to go to watch fireworks on Bonfire Night? Your only local option for a big free display is Brent Council’s show at Roundwood Park on 5th November. This is a big display and is always very popular and busy. … Continue reading →
If you thought that literary festivals mainly happened in fields on the outskirts of small Welsh towns, think again. The first-ever Kilburn Literary Festival starts today and runs until 4th November, with events in various local venues including West Hampstead’s … Continue reading →
The great singer, songwriter and bass player, Jack Bruce died age 71 on Saturday 25 October. Jack was best known as a member of the supergroup Cream. He lived in and around West Hampstead in the 1960s. Born in in … Continue reading →
‘Tis the season to be… scary, so here’s a roundup of Halloween happenings in West Hampstead. First you’re going to have to get a tasteful costume sorted in time for Friday. Party Party on Kilburn High Road or Oscar’s Den … Continue reading →
