Want to find out what is planned for the big Street Party on Kilburn High Road on 11th July 2020? Please register to attend the meeting on 16th October at 6.30pm. We will all be affected by the expected 100000 visitors! Brent Council are consulting on their draft Action Plan for the ‘Night Time Economy …
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Do enjoy the pictures of the East Chapel, in our local Cemetery. Please do join the Friends of Old Paddington Cemetery to help save this gem, listed building, but unfortunatley not maintained.
Sadly there was a stabbing on the 21st September in Kilburn square. A 16 year old boy was stabbed. A further 3 stabbing incidents happened on 22nd September in Kilburn. If you have any information please contact Crime Stoppers on 0800555111 or here. We wish that the promise made in September 2018 by Inspector Berns …
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Thank you to Brent Council for fixing up the base of this tree in front of 330 Kilburn High Road. One more small improvement made along the high road. What excellent weather for an excellent day in Queen’s Park! The apple/pear juice from transition Kensal to Kilburn was delicious. A man was caught selling chainsaws …
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A new takeaway called ‘Fancy Italian‘ has opened up on Willesden Lane. The planning application for change of use of McGoverns pub Cricklewood to a restaurant has been withdrawn by the applicant. So does this mean that Spicy Basil aren’t opening in Cricklewood? The Black Lion Kilburn are looking to rent out their kitchen. An …
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Some Kilburn love was clearly evident this fortnight. The Londonist marvelled at our Gormley Statue while a new visitor found Kilburn beautiful. This in turn created love reactions… here, here and here. And kindness was once again on show in a moment of need in our caring Kilburn. The weather has been rather remisniscent of …
A small part of Kilburn became Notting Hill this fortnight for the filming of the TV mini series ‘Small Axe’, with Director Steve McQueen. Glad too see that some of the set has been left behind. On the hottest day of the year there was a fire near the train line and ALDI couldn’t keep …
Filming of ‘Small Axe’ Have you been to witness the transformation of Kingsgate Road, between Messina Avenue and Gascony Avenue? The set design and film crews for ‘Small Axe‘ directed by Steve McQueen and starring John Boyega and Letitia Wright have taken over this stretch of Kingsgate Road right here in Kilburn. Be ready for …
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We have 2 winners of the London Curry AWARDS 2019 in Kilburn. @vijayindiauk for “South Indian Curry Restaurant of the year” and @AnjanaasLondon for best “South Indian Dining experience of the year”. Try them out if you haven’t yet. Want to know more about Vijay’s link to the Beattles, read here. We tried and loved …
A plaque for Lonnie Donegan was unveiled by his son Peter outside the ENO ( English National Opera) building in Broadhurst Gardens today. Lonnie recorded ‘Rock Island Line’ at the Decca Studios 65 years ago today. This record accelerated the growth of Skiffle which led on to rock and the Beatles. Jim Carter who made …
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