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Tom Conti calls for better TV drama

HAMPSTEAD actor Tom Conti has called for BBC bosses to follow the lead of their US counterparts and make better quality television dramas. The Shirley Valentine star, who was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role in Reuben, Reuben, was... » MORE
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Basements excavations are a living hell

Further to your articles from Councillor Chris Knight and Tony Hillier of Heath and Hampstead Society; I would like to point out that the thumping noise of excavating machines, the possible damage to neighbouring houses, and the upheaval to residents work... » MORE

Hampstead traders protest over tube closure

FURIOUS Hampstead traders are campaigning against the proposed Northern line closures amid fears they will decimate business. They gathered outside the tube station on Saturday to voice concern about the weekend and early evening closures –... » MORE

Basement excavations: Society's challenge to decision-makers

The Heath & Hampstead Society welcomes the fact that Camden Council has begun a constructive geotechnical and planning law dialogue with us at senior officer and executive councillor levels, to ascertain the correct way to assess the legality of individua... » MORE

MICHAEL WELBANK: staying in touch in the digital age

How best to communicate with the seven million visitors coming to the Heath every year is an issue always under review. The HEATh e-newsletter, launched last week, is a further step in the drive to improve communication. Despite all the work on this front... » MORE

Hundreds fall foul of Heath bylaws

LYING about in a verminous or offensively filthy condition or wilfully remaining in an open space after closing is enough to earn you a ticking off from Hampstead Heath s police. These are just two of the bylaws enforced by the Heath s... » MORE

Shh...don’t tell everyone about these secret gems

SIX hidden gems of London architecture including Burgh House and the Freud Museum have joined forces to boost visitor numbers. London Shh… stands for Secret Historic Houses and includes the homes of other famous figures such as Handel s former house in Ma... » MORE

MICHAEL WELBANK: Heath is top venue for feet of endurance

Hampstead Heath is the home of English cross country running. This not just the arrogant claim of a local but is the consensus view of the cross country running community. The National Championships are held at a number of venues around the country but ru... » MORE

WHOS WHO: Jenni Lomax OBE, arts director

Jenni Lomax, recently awarded an OBE, as been the Director of the Camden Arts Centre since 1990 and lived in the area for 13 years. Although now in South London, she spends more time at work in Camden than at home. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN the borough... » MORE

A nostalgic look at life in Lissenden Gardens

THE 250 red-brick flats that overlook the Parliament Hill Lido at the edge of the Heath were built between 1898 and 1906. The three mansion blocks were put up by businessman Alfred William Armstrong as the latest in modern living for the respectable lower... » MORE
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