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Camden councillor Jonathan Simpson had put forward plans to boost the borough's nightlife by relaxing rules around opening hours and how many pubs or clubs are allowed in set areas. Photos: LDRS/Pixabay

'Letting pubs and clubs open later will mean more crime, filth and litter'

Meeta, Greg and Natalie - long serving staff at Observatory the Optician in Muswell Hill

Meeta, Greg and Natalie - long serving staff at Observatory the Optician in Muswell Hill

The people behind an opticians that has looked after customers for 35 years

Cricklewood post office is threatened with closure

Cricklewood post office is threatened with closure

Hundreds join fight to save post office 'at the heart of the community'

Namaaste Kitchen Chef Sabbir Karim and his wife Aneela proudly accept Best Restaurant of the Year Award

Namaaste Kitchen Chef Sabbir Karim and his wife Aneela proudly accept Best Restaurant of the Year Award

Curry house wins Asian Restaurant award thanks to 'staff dedication'

Primrose Bakery's Michaela McKenzie, Martha Swift and Ruby Vambeck celebrate its 20th anniversary

Primrose Bakery's Michaela McKenzie, Martha Swift and Ruby Vambeck celebrate its 20th anniversary

The independent bakery celebrating 20 years of putting the icing on the cake

Toff's of Muswell Hill are one of the five finalists in the Fish & Chip Awards 2025

Toff's of Muswell Hill are one of the five finalists in the Fish & Chip Awards 2025

National Fish & Chip Awards

Fish and chip shop reaches national final thanks to 'phenomenal skilled people'

Hampstead homecare provider Right at Home is celebrating after being rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission

Hampstead homecare provider Right at Home is celebrating after being rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

'Ecstatic moment' for care agency after receiving first 'outstanding' rating

Martha Swift, owner of Primrose Hill Bakery, across the road from where Gail's Bakery plans to open

Martha Swift, owner of Primrose Hill Bakery, across the road from where Gail's Bakery plans to open

'Gail's could drive us out of business and cost Primrose Hill its identity'

Yoav Baumgarten. Alon Kubi and Neaz Bhuiyan at the opening of B Bagel in Swain's Lane, near Hampstead Heath

Yoav Baumgarten. Alon Kubi and Neaz Bhuiyan at the opening of B Bagel in Swain's Lane, near Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

New bagel shop opens near Hampstead Heath after months of 'blood, sweat and tears'

Dan Tomlinson MP and Cllr Emma Whysall are campaigning to save Barnet post office

Dan Tomlinson MP and Cllr Emma Whysall are campaigning to save Barnet post office

Fight to save post office that is 'cornerstone of the community'

With tool theft on the rise, tradespeople are urged to secure their equipment and stay vigilant as incidents nearly double in Camden

With tool theft on the rise, tradespeople are urged to secure their equipment and stay vigilant as incidents nearly double in Camden

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Tradespeople warned as tool theft nearly doubles in one London borough

Israeli chefs Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito are behind The Black Cow in Hawley Wharf, Epicurus in Stables Market and the new venture The Black Cow at The Stage in Shoreditch.

Israeli chefs Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito are behind The Black Cow in Hawley Wharf, Epicurus in Stables Market and the new venture The Black Cow at The Stage in Shoreditch.

Duo behind Middle East-inspired Camden steaks move to Shoreditch theatre venue

Cllr Nigel Young and MP Sarah Sackman are campaigning to save Golders Green post office from closure

Cllr Nigel Young and MP Sarah Sackman are campaigning to save Golders Green post office from closure

'Closing high street post office would be blow to our community'

L-R Collette Hodson, Erin Bowden, Alice Morgan from Kentish Town Community Centre, who hope to win Leyland's £5,000 revamp competition

L-R Collette Hodson, Erin Bowden, Alice Morgan from Kentish Town Community Centre, who hope to win Leyland's £5,000 revamp competition

Community centre needs public votes to win £5k revamp bundle from Leyland

Hampstead Post Office earmarked for closure

Hampstead Post Office earmarked for closure

All the north London post offices that may face closure

Staff at All Bar One and Soho Coffee Co in Holborn say street urination is a problem

Staff at All Bar One and Soho Coffee Co in Holborn say street urination is a problem

Cafe and bar staff say street urination '100% a problem' as anti-pee paint launches

Motcombs which was founded in Belgravia more than 40 years ago opens its second restaurant in St John's Wood on November 14th.

Motcombs which was founded in Belgravia more than 40 years ago opens its second restaurant in St John's Wood on November 14th.

Famous Belgravia restaurant opens a second outpost in St John's Wood

Aldi is coming to Muswell Hill (photo of another Aldi store)

Aldi is coming to Muswell Hill (photo of another Aldi store)

Aldi reveals opening date for Muswell Hill store

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Camden Town

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Camden Town

Free dementia support now available in Camden Town

Fix Auto West Hampstead celebrate the company’s diamond anniversary with staff, suppliers, Fix Auto UK Franchise Partners and Senior management

Fix Auto West Hampstead celebrate the company’s diamond anniversary with staff, suppliers, Fix Auto UK Franchise Partners and Senior management

The family business that might be the oldest vehicle repair firm in the country

Mayor of Camden, Councillor Samata Khatoon cuts the ribbon with Leyland CEO Martin Hastings and other members of the Leyland team

Mayor of Camden, Councillor Samata Khatoon cuts the ribbon with Leyland CEO Martin Hastings and other members of the Leyland team

Leyland opens new DIY shop with Halloween party

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

Amazon Prime Day

'Shocking revelations lay bare Amazon workers' injury rates'

Cllr Linda Chung was told 'Hampstead isn't posh anymore' (Image: Ken Mears)

Cllr Linda Chung was told 'Hampstead isn't posh anymore' (Image: Ken Mears)

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Is Hampstead still posh?

The Good Reader in Crouch End has been renamed in memory of the Victorian philanthropist associated with the area's Clock Tower.

The Good Reader in Crouch End has been renamed in memory of the Victorian philanthropist associated with the area's Clock Tower.

Pub changes name to honour 'good man' immortalised at landmark clock tower

The Signature at Highgate care home's hair salon

The Signature at Highgate care home's hair salon

Inside Britain's most luxurious care home where residents enjoy Michelin-quality food

B Bagel will launch its new outlet near Hampstead Heath with a special festive menu

B Bagel will launch its new outlet near Hampstead Heath with a special festive menu

Hampstead Heath

New bagel café near Hampstead Heath announces opening date

The Lofts luxury two-bed flats in Hornsey Town Hall are complete

The Lofts luxury two-bed flats in Hornsey Town Hall are complete

Hornsey Town Hall

Luxury £800k flats in historic town hall go on sale - but no sign of arts centre

Lina Stores opens in a Grade II listed former bank on Shoreditch High Street on Saturday October 19th

Lina Stores opens in a Grade II listed former bank on Shoreditch High Street on Saturday October 19th

Famous Soho Italian deli opens latest restaurant in former Shoreditch bank

Leyland has opened on the corner of Haverstock Hill and Belsize Grove

Leyland has opened on the corner of Haverstock Hill and Belsize Grove

DIY chain opens despite campaign to save family business

Muswell Hill Indian and Bengali restaurant Taste of Nawab has been named a winner in the Best Restaurant category at the Curry Life Awards

Muswell Hill Indian and Bengali restaurant Taste of Nawab has been named a winner in the Best Restaurant category at the Curry Life Awards

Curry Life Awards

Award-winning restaurant says its success is all down to the community

Cocorose London founder Janan Leo won a Gold and Silver at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024 launched her business with a foldable shoe

Cocorose London founder Janan Leo won a Gold and Silver at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024 launched her business with a foldable shoe

'Inspiring' mumpreneur who swapped heels for foldable shoes wins award

The hotel could be created above McDonald's in Kentish Town Road

The hotel could be created above McDonald's in Kentish Town Road

Premier Inn-style hotel with 74 rooms could be created above McDonald's

Coffee Buzz at West Hampstead Thameslink station is one of 48 shortlisted cafes battling it out in the 'World Cup of Stations'

Coffee Buzz at West Hampstead Thameslink station is one of 48 shortlisted cafes battling it out in the 'World Cup of Stations'

Railway cafe to battle it out in 'World Cup of Stations'

The relaunched Gipsy Queen features a secret garden and hidden karoake room

The relaunched Gipsy Queen features a secret garden and hidden karoake room

Historic pub revamped with secret garden and hidden karaoke room

Hornsey Town Hall. Photo: LDRS

Hornsey Town Hall. Photo: LDRS

Developer under pressure over 'lack of information' on arts centre delay

Harry and Leah Lobek who run London Shell Co are closing their boats to focus on their Highgate fishmongers and fish restaurant

Harry and Leah Lobek who run London Shell Co are closing their boats to focus on their Highgate fishmongers and fish restaurant

Siblings behind floating fish restaurant loved by the critics come ashore

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'

The William IV in Shepherdess Walk, Islington, was built in 1838 and named after 'The Sailor King'

The William IV in Shepherdess Walk, Islington, was built in 1838 and named after 'The Sailor King'

Historic pub is back and serving 'perfect' Guinness and best of British food

Optimise your retail business operations

Optimise your retail business operations

PE - helping businesses to achieve long-term success whilst reducing costs

Organisation from Highgate, Archway and Dartmouth Park have formed a breakfast club

Organisation from Highgate, Archway and Dartmouth Park have formed a breakfast club

'The power of collaboration... and a good breakfast!'

The Spaniards Inn is one of the pubs listed in Camra's Good Beer Guide 2025

The Spaniards Inn is one of the pubs listed in Camra's Good Beer Guide 2025

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

The pubs on the Ham & High patch that made the Camra Good Beer Guide 2025

Tapan Shah, owner of Tech Gear, fears he could lose his business if permission is given for a hotel in New College Parade, Finchley Road

Tapan Shah, owner of Tech Gear, fears he could lose his business if permission is given for a hotel in New College Parade, Finchley Road

'We could lose our livelihoods if hotel is allowed to replace our businesses'

The exterior of Uniqlo in Coals Drop Yard

The exterior of Uniqlo in Coals Drop Yard

First pictures show inside new Uniqlo shop Kings Cross

The new Uniqlo store in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross

The new Uniqlo store in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross

New Uniqlo Kings Cross shop has vending machine for kids' clothes

l-r: Dots manager Rob Matthews, owner Lindsay Douglas, assistant Martha Dowland, Luthier Ludevine Brouillet, brass fixer Dragan Vujovic, owner Ian Douglas

l-r: Dots manager Rob Matthews, owner Lindsay Douglas, assistant Martha Dowland, Luthier Ludevine Brouillet, brass fixer Dragan Vujovic, owner Ian Douglas

'Iconic' music shop used by Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher saved from closure

The plans for Coal Drops Yard are being considered by Camden Council

The plans for Coal Drops Yard are being considered by Camden Council

'We weren't told about 'harmful' King's Cross shopping pavilion plans'

Lloyd Lee, of Yoo Capital, Mark Smith of Oxygen Studios and Suley Muhidin, of Camden Film Quarter

Lloyd Lee, of Yoo Capital, Mark Smith of Oxygen Studios and Suley Muhidin, of Camden Film Quarter

Meet the people behind Camden's £1bn 'Hollywood' film quarter

A sign on the front of the upcoming Five Guys burger restaurant in West Hampstead

A sign on the front of the upcoming Five Guys burger restaurant in West Hampstead

New Five Guys restaurant opening date set

(l) Shareholder Luke Johnson with Lussmanns founder Andrei Lussmann

(l) Shareholder Luke Johnson with Lussmanns founder Andrei Lussmann

See inside high street's new 'classy but classless' restaurant

John Gregson, who lives near Formosa Street in Little Venice has launched a petition to pedestrianise the street

John Gregson, who lives near Formosa Street in Little Venice has launched a petition to pedestrianise the street

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'Banning cars from street will reveal what a hidden gem it is'

Sainsbury's plans to open a 24-hour store on the side of The Chippenham Pub on Shirland Road in Maida Vale

Sainsbury's plans to open a 24-hour store on the side of The Chippenham Pub on Shirland Road in Maida Vale

Anti-social behaviour warning as Sainsbury’s plans 24-hour store for former pub

INÉ in Hampstead High Street has scored a 5/5 hygiene rating

INÉ in Hampstead High Street has scored a 5/5 hygiene rating

Japanese restaurant turns around 1/5 hygiene rating to score 5/5

The car park at the O2 centre is set to be reconfigured to make way for new homes

The car park at the O2 centre is set to be reconfigured to make way for new homes

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Hundreds of car park spaces to be axed as part of O2 Centre development

Jugad is opening in Camden with gluten and dairy free Indian street food

Jugad is opening in Camden with gluten and dairy free Indian street food

New modern Indian restaurant promises 'indulgent, healthy, delicious' meals