This month’s property from Paramount is a two-bedroom apartment on Hilltop Road. Hilltop Road, West Hampstead, NW6 £495 pw A large (936 sq ft.) two double bedroom flat is available in West Hampstead from the 31st October, close to transport … 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 →
Where do a group of animated, hungry Italians (and other assorted nationalities) go to celebrate a birthday? Pizza? Pasta? Not on this occasion – instead, everyone made their way to the Black Lion in Kilburn, for a repeat of similar … Continue reading →
The recent commemoration of the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War has focused many people’s thoughts on the service men and women who fought, died and survived the conflict. Ten years ago, attention centered on the millions … 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 →
This month’s wine feature is a continuation on last month’s Italian theme, although this time, the wine comes from Vini Vivi on Mill Lane, the third in our exploration of independent wine shops in West Hampstead. 2014 Podere 414 Morellino … 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 →
In the summer of 1888 a series of horrific murders was committed in the East End of London. They were attributed to an unknown man who was given the name of Jack The Ripper. Further murders occurred in the area … Continue reading →
I heard the news like everyone else last week that Foxtons had applied for planning permission for change of use of the old Post Office. Not surprisingly, my immediate thoughts were also like most residents – not ANOTHER estate agent! … Continue reading →
