Kilburn News

Jasper Britton as Gerry, Richard Pepple as Mr Bugz and Sule Rimi as Lamont Born Cipher in The Purists at Kiln Theatre

Hip hop culture explored in touching comedy with fizzing dialogue

A road was closed and a forensics tent was put up after a man died in the street near a pub between Kilburn and West Hampstead.

A road was closed and a forensics tent was put up after a man died in the street near a pub between Kilburn and West Hampstead.

Metropolitan Police

Road shut and forensics tent near pub after man dies

Hampstead Post Office earmarked for closure

Hampstead Post Office earmarked for closure

All the north London post offices that may face closure

Jasper Britton, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi in rehearsals for The Purists at Kiln Theatre

Jasper Britton, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi in rehearsals for The Purists at Kiln Theatre

Rap battles and verbal wit and wizardry in New York hip hop comedy

Kiln Cinema, which is part of Kiln in Kilburn High Road, will close for a refurb for two months from November 4th.

Kiln Cinema, which is part of Kiln in Kilburn High Road, will close for a refurb for two months from November 4th.

Popular cinema to close for upgrade to make film-goers 'more comfortable'

Dog owners in Paddington Old Cemetery say stringent rules for dogs will harm the surroundings

Dog owners in Paddington Old Cemetery say stringent rules for dogs will harm the surroundings

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Dog owners' fury at call for ban at cemetery where Paddington writer is buried

Hundreds of people have joined a call to ban dogs from Paddington Old Cemetery in Kilburn, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried, because they

Hundreds of people have joined a call to ban dogs from Paddington Old Cemetery in Kilburn, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried, because they

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Call to ban 'defecating' dogs from cemetery where Paddington creator is buried

Simon Sprecher, who has aggressive prostate cancer, was told he could not use the toilet at a car boot sale at St Augustine's School

Simon Sprecher, who has aggressive prostate cancer, was told he could not use the toilet at a car boot sale at St Augustine's School

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'I have prostate cancer but was refused access to toilets at a car boot sale'

Pins and Needles airs the divisive vaccination debate at Kiln Theatre

Pins and Needles airs the divisive vaccination debate at Kiln Theatre

Pins and Needles: a knotty look at divisive subject of vaccinations

Simonetta Wenkert and husband Avi in front of their neighbourhood restaurant Ida

Simonetta Wenkert and husband Avi in front of their neighbourhood restaurant Ida

The tiny restaurant loved by Harry and Meghan that's like dining in someone's home

Do you know this man?

Do you know this man?

British Transport Police

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Woman racially abused and spat at while travelling on underground train

St Mary's RC Primary School in Kilburn has converted to 'academy' status

St Mary's RC Primary School in Kilburn has converted to 'academy' status

Catholic primary school converts to 'academy' status

Amit Sharma the artistic director of Kiln Theatre

Amit Sharma the artistic director of Kiln Theatre

'I want to make this a vibey buzzy building'

Robert Thompson wins Kilburn

Robert Thompson wins Kilburn

Labour keeps seat in by-election where biggest issue is 'anti-social behaviour'

Outside the Dingwalls / PowerHaus venue

Outside the Dingwalls / PowerHaus venue

Camden music venue among eateries to score 0/5 hygiene rating

Live: Heavy traffic as road blocked Bdue to 'incident'

Live: Heavy traffic as road blocked Bdue to 'incident'

Recap Heavy traffic as road blocked due to 'incident'

Clockwise from top right: David Elkan, Michael Gomes Vieira, Robert Thompson and Peter Hornsby

Clockwise from top right: David Elkan, Michael Gomes Vieira, Robert Thompson and Peter Hornsby

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All the candidates in Camden Council's Kilburn by-election

Lester Smith has retired from Abbey Roads Studios after 56 years. Inset Lester was awarded a long service certificate by Sir Paul McCartney in June.

Lester Smith has retired from Abbey Roads Studios after 56 years. Inset Lester was awarded a long service certificate by Sir Paul McCartney in June.

Meet the man behind Abbey Road's mics for Paul McCartney and Pink Floyd classics

Lloyd Hatton left his Kilburn seat to be MP in Devon South

Lloyd Hatton left his Kilburn seat to be MP in Devon South

Candidates vie for seat where councillor became MP after just two years

Rail improvements in Kensal Green

Rail improvements in Kensal Green

'Fewer delays and smoother journeys' promised as lines reopen after six day closure

There are proposals to pedestrianise Camden High Street (Image: Camden Council)

There are proposals to pedestrianise Camden High Street (Image: Camden Council)

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'Camden High Street traffic ban and Dartmouth Park healthy streets are good news'

Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain and Humera Syed in rehearsal for Peanut Butter and Blueberries at Kiln Theatre

Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain and Humera Syed in rehearsal for Peanut Butter and Blueberries at Kiln Theatre

'I wanted to write two Muslim characters who like being Muslim'

Rene Graham was killed on July 21

Rene Graham was killed on July 21

Metropolitan Police

Police update after boy, 15, shot and killed in park

Georgia Gould's successor at Camden Council will be elected at a full council meeting on July 22

Georgia Gould's successor at Camden Council will be elected at a full council meeting on July 22

Council to elect new head after previous leader made MP

Girl, 11, injured by two unicyclists on Shoot-Up-Hill in Kilburn

Girl, 11, injured by two unicyclists on Shoot-Up-Hill in Kilburn

Girl, 11, taken to hospital after hit and run crash with two electric unicycles

A London Overground train. Both Bakerloo and Overground stations will be shut in August

A London Overground train. Both Bakerloo and Overground stations will be shut in August

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Bakerloo and Overground stations to shut for SIX days due to major works

There will be by-elections in Camden after councillors Georgia Gould, Danny Beales and Lloyd Hutton were all elected as Labour MPs

There will be by-elections in Camden after councillors Georgia Gould, Danny Beales and Lloyd Hutton were all elected as Labour MPs

By-elections due as three councillors become MPs in general election

Paul Scott found 35 letters bound and dumped in his dustbin

Paul Scott found 35 letters bound and dumped in his dustbin

'I found 35 undelivered letters dumped in my bin - it's an absolute scandal'

Clockwise from top: Tulip Siddiq, Jonathan Livingstone, Christie Elan-Cane, Scott Emery, Catherine Becker, Lorna Russell and Don Williams

Clockwise from top: Tulip Siddiq, Jonathan Livingstone, Christie Elan-Cane, Scott Emery, Catherine Becker, Lorna Russell and Don Williams

General Election 2024

Voters' guide to Hampstead and Highgate candidates

Pupils at St Augustine's CE Primary School are happy, says Ofsted

Pupils at St Augustine's CE Primary School are happy, says Ofsted

Struggling school hopes to be rated 'at least good' at next inspection

The cast of English at Kiln theatre Kilburn.

The cast of English at Kiln theatre Kilburn.

English: a witty and wise take on language, identity and cultural assimilation

Amit Sharma announces his first season as artistic director of Kiln Theatre Kilburn

Amit Sharma announces his first season as artistic director of Kiln Theatre Kilburn

Amit Sharma announces first season at Kiln Theatre

A boy, 15, was stabbed in Springfield Avenue, Kilburn

A boy, 15, was stabbed in Springfield Avenue, Kilburn

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Boy, 15, rushed to hospital after stabbing

The Brent Cross Town Visitor Pavilion

The Brent Cross Town Visitor Pavilion

The north London buildings that have won 'excellent architecture' awards

Bank branches closing is having an impact on communities (Image: PA)

Bank branches closing is having an impact on communities (Image: PA)

'Many of our communities have become banking deserts'

Jasna Badzak and inset, her beloved son Sven

Jasna Badzak and inset, her beloved son Sven

Mum's plea for justice for murdered son before she dies

Charles Edwards as James and Sophie Thompson as Hattie at Kiln Theatre Kilburn

Charles Edwards as James and Sophie Thompson as Hattie at Kiln Theatre Kilburn

Ballad of two child music prodigies fails to hit the high notes

West Hampstead Underground station, West Hampstead Thameslink and East Finchley had the most crimes reported

West Hampstead Underground station, West Hampstead Thameslink and East Finchley had the most crimes reported

British Transport Police

The 'most dangerous' stations around Hampstead and Highgate revealed

Debbie Bourne wants to plant fruit trees across Camden (Image: PA)

Debbie Bourne wants to plant fruit trees across Camden (Image: PA)

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'What if Camden became one big orchard?'

'TheBitz420' - this poster was seen in Holloway Road at the junction with Parkhurst Road on

'TheBitz420' - this poster was seen in Holloway Road at the junction with Parkhurst Road on

Illegal cannabis website pulled down after posters 'plague' streets

Music entrepreneur and king of festivals Vince Power has died at the age of 76

Music entrepreneur and king of festivals Vince Power has died at the age of 76

Legendary music promoter and 'king of festivals' Vince Power dies

London Ambulance Service was called to the crash outside Kingsgate Primary School

London Ambulance Service was called to the crash outside Kingsgate Primary School

London Ambulance Service

Boy, 4, injured after being 'hit by car' outside primary school

Firefighter Paul Fergus and sub-officer Zafer Nadji, who rescued a woman from a ferocious blaze caused by an e-scooter

Firefighter Paul Fergus and sub-officer Zafer Nadji, who rescued a woman from a ferocious blaze caused by an e-scooter

Firefighters commended after saving trapped woman from 'ferocious' blaze

The cast of Spymonkey's The Frogs at Kiln Theatre, Kilburn

The cast of Spymonkey's The Frogs at Kiln Theatre, Kilburn

Updated Greek comedy The Frogs takes too many wild turns to be truly enjoyable

tooth decay is the number one cause of hospital admissions in children aged six to 10 (Image: PA)

tooth decay is the number one cause of hospital admissions in children aged six to 10 (Image: PA)

NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point in its 75-year history'

Independent tenants took over The Priory Tavern in Belsize Road last summer and are running a welcoming community pub with a focus on food.

Independent tenants took over The Priory Tavern in Belsize Road last summer and are running a welcoming community pub with a focus on food.

Historic community pub serving great value Sunday roasts

Arlind Hashani is wanted by police in connection with the murder of Ahmed Jama near Abbey Road in Kilburn on December 29

Arlind Hashani is wanted by police in connection with the murder of Ahmed Jama near Abbey Road in Kilburn on December 29

'Dangerous' man wanted in connection with murder near Abbey Road

Damaged police car in South Kilburn after officers responded to a burglary

Damaged police car in South Kilburn after officers responded to a burglary

Two arrests after police car damaged and officer assaulted in burglary call-out

Pupils at Kingsgate Primary School

Pupils at Kingsgate Primary School

'Pupils thrive' - Ofsted praises 'outstanding' school where children show confidence

Raclette is both the name of the cheese and the dish which Kerstin serves with pickles and potatoes. Image: Kerstin Rodgers

Raclette is both the name of the cheese and the dish which Kerstin serves with pickles and potatoes. Image: Kerstin Rodgers

Three comforting cheese recipes to see you into the New Year

Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed the first female artistic director of The National Theatre. Image: Antonio Olmos

Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed the first female artistic director of The National Theatre. Image: Antonio Olmos

Former Kiln director announced as first woman to take UK's top theatre job

Royal Mail vans have not been stopping in West Hampstead and Kilburn for a while

Royal Mail vans have not been stopping in West Hampstead and Kilburn for a while

Royal Mail sorting office chaos

'A deafening silence': the neighbourhood that's had no post for two weeks

Centrepoint estimate that 24,000 young people face homelessness in England this winter (Image: PA)

Centrepoint estimate that 24,000 young people face homelessness in England this winter (Image: PA)

'The last Labour government cut homelessness by three quarters – we'll try to again'

Police were called to Kilburn High Road close to the junction with Cambridge Avenue yesterday afternoon

Police were called to Kilburn High Road close to the junction with Cambridge Avenue yesterday afternoon

London Ambulance Service

Elderly pedestrian dies after lorry crash in main road