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Daughter of Nigerian politician found dead in bath

The “highly intelligent” daughter of a prominent Nigerian politician died after suffering an epileptic fit at her Lisson Grove home, an inquest heard. ...

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Westminster Council leader apologises for parking fiasco

Cllr Colin Barrow uses his monthly Wood&Vale column to say sorry for “getting it wrong” ...

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Man ‘squashed’ by van in Haverstock Hill

A 35-year-old man was crushed by a van in Haverstock Hill this morning (Thursday, February 9), prompting new calls for a 20mph zone to be enforced. ...

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Fears over long-term future of St Mary’s Hospital

St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington could be forced to close after its commissioning body released radical plans for the future of the area’s hospitals. ...

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Man rushed to hospital after van crash in Belsize

A 35-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a van in Belsize Park this morning (Thursday, February 9). ...

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Celeb bar Gilgamesh must use plastic glasses after violent attacks

A bar and celebrity haunt has been banned from serving drinks in glasses after four assaults went unreported to police. ...

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UFO report in Primrose Hill after mystery deep humming

A mysterious deep humming sound coming from all directions at once has inspired a UFO report in Primrose Hill. ...

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Rent row puts Chalk Farm library future in doubt

The future of Chalk Farm Library is teetering on the brink after negotiations between campaigners and Camden Council stalled, the Ham&High understands. ...

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Transport boss rebuffs plea to move 271 bus stop in Highgate

Transport bosses have sparked anger by refusing to give a commitment to move a Highgate bus stop despite pressure from parents who warn a child could be killed there. ...

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Residents and developers clash at Highgate Bowl planning inquiry

Owners of a Highgate garden centre at the centre of a controversial planning application were intent on “maximising their profit” by selling it to property developers, an inquiry has heard. ...

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Residents and developers clash at Highgate Bowl planning inquiry

Owners of a Highgate garden centre at the centre of a controversial planning application were intent on “maximising their profit” by selling it to property developers, an inquiry has heard. ...

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Highgate photographer on the other end of the lens for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pictures

A Highgate photographer has spoken of the pride he feels at having been chosen to shoot the Queen’s official Diamond Jubilee pictures. ...

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Shadow of High Speed 2 rail link ‘already blights’ Camden homes

A blight has already fallen on businesses and homeowners in Camden even though the proposed high-speed rail link is not set to pass through the borough until 2026, it has been claimed. ...

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Muswell Hill hacker Gary McKinnon lives in ‘nightmare world’

The mother of Gary McKinnon has spoken of the “nightmare world” her son lives in, as she issued a renewed appeal to MPs to save him from extradition to America. ...

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Big Brother is shouting at you: Robocop camera orders people off Camden estate

Camden Council has been accused of taking Big Brother surveillance a step too far after a Robocop-style talking CCTV camera began ordering people to leave an estate. ...

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Rumours of privatisation are refuted by Whittington Hospital boss

As the government’s planned NHS reforms face stumbling blocks in the House of Lords, the Whittington Hospital’s chairman has spoken out to assuage fears the hospital is facing privatisation by the back door. ...

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How Charles Dickens drew novel inspiration from Camden

When Charles Dickens settled down to write David Copperfield, he drew his inspiration from close to his Camden home. ...

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Lifelong love affair with dance is celebrated as Hampstead legend turns 100

A woman whose connections with the dance world saved her life and who went on to perform at the highest level has celebrated her 100th birthday. ...

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Crowds flock to see Prince Charles visit Camden churches

Crowds welcomed Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to Camden to celebrate the transformative work of churches in the community last Thursday (February 2). ...

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Thousands bid farewell to the King’s Troop in St John’s Wood

St John’s Wood High Street came to a halt this morning (Monday) as thousands of schoolchildren, war veterans, residents and shopkeepers lined the street to bid a fond farewell to the King’s Troop. ...

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