Well, you missed Christmas for one thing. I thought I’d sneak in one last weekly round-up before the New Year. Gerry Anderson died. The creator of Thunderbirds grew up in West Hampstead and Kilburn. There’s talk of a plaque already. … Continue reading →
Did someone say bandwagon? Like any publication worth its salt, this website is not immune to the allure of churning out a review of the past 12 months. So here are the crime-fighting vicars and the organic cauliflowers that made … Continue reading →
There were two accidents on Tuesday – one at the start,and one at the end of the day. Thankfully, no-one was seriously hurt. On Wednedsay, four people were rescued from a house fire on Maygrove Road. Police have released CCTV … Continue reading →
Douglas Hutchison, the man attacked on Goldhurst Terrace on November 29th, died in hospital. He was better known to many as “Professor Whitestick”. PC Ruth Marshall will be leaving the West Hampstead Safer Neighbourhood Team in the New Year. The … Continue reading →
It was a bad week for First Capital Connect with some horrendous delays that forced several commuter trains to terminate at West Hampstead. From this week, there are timetable changes. There’s also a “Meet the Director” online forum at 1pm … Continue reading →
The Neighbourhood Development Plan published its draft core policies, which were discussed at a meeting last Thursday. There was a violent assault on Goldhurst Terrace on Thursday. A woman died on Sunday morning in a fire in a flat in … Continue reading →
Is West Hampstead police station set to close completely? The latest fire station closure proposals were published. West Hampstead is neither slated for closure nor on the protected list. Amy Werner, the student injured in the car accident a couple … Continue reading →
The fatal accident on West End Lane a week ago continued to make the news, while dozens of readers of this site expressed their condolences and asked how they could help. Camden is imposing a 150% council tax on second … Continue reading →
There was a tragic road accident on West End Lane on Saturday night. The cause is still unclear. The farmers’ market needs planning permission – your comments can help ensure it gets it. Students living in the new block on … Continue reading →
J’s – the pizza and breakfast place on West End Lane has closed. I learned that TS Eliot lived briefly in Compayne Gardens. Find out what locals think of the neighbourhood (misty eyed or hungry for change?) These views will … Continue reading →
