@HamandHigh

Serving Hampstead, Highgate and the surrounding areas since 1860. Got a story? Tweet/DM @Reaidi_

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Waitrose unveils plan to open new convenience store in north London ift.tt/EpUtwag

Waitrose unveils plan to open new convenience store in north London

Upscale food retailer Waitrose has announced plans to open a new convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028.

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How Highgate's Sacred Gin gets its flavour from a bitter herb and a tree resin ift.tt/78fRu0l

How Highgate's Sacred Gin gets its flavour from a bitter herb and a tree resin

Highgate craft gin brand Sacred Gin uses organic botanicals including juniper, orris frankincense and wormwood which it sources from an organic farm.

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The thin blue wool line: Knitted police are tackling speeding drivers ift.tt/qWuYIhl

The thin blue wool line: Knitted police are tackling speeding drivers

Steve Allen looks at the village fighting speeding drivers with knitted police officers and wonders whether a woolly police force could be the answer.

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Prince William reveals the 2 very different jobs he wanted instead of royal life ift.tt/FLTomck

Prince William reveals the 2 very different jobs he wanted instead of royal life

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

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Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain ift.tt/ajFcnqx

Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain

Brent Cross Shopping Centre turns 50: north Londoners share nostalgic memories of its fountain, vanished shops and wooden animals.

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I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another ift.tt/s5lZuNU

I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

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Mediterranean deli and bakery opens in Hampstead from chef with a Michelin nod ift.tt/HWjzb3G

Mediterranean deli and bakery opens in Hampstead from chef with a Michelin nod

Oren Delicatessen, from Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Oded Oren, opens in Hampstead on November 1, serving Mediterranean food, mezze, pastries and coffee.

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Customers welcomed back to 'beloved' West Hampstead pub after six figure refurb ift.tt/OzVXjLC

Customers welcomed back to 'beloved' West Hampstead pub after six figure refurb

The new look Black Lion in West Hampstead boasts a new bar and drinks menu, a new pub sign, comfy furniture and a fresh paint job following a six figure refurb.

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Young musicians hit all the right notes as new pupils take centre stage ift.tt/SRusoPD

Young musicians hit all the right notes as new pupils take centre stage

New pupils at University College School showcase their musical talents at its New Arrivals Concert, with performances spanning classical works, jazz and more.

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3 in 10 Brits rush meals out with friends because of time pressures ift.tt/F8VxR1K

3 in 10 Brits rush meals out with friends because of time pressures

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.

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UK's first 'Flower Pharmacy' opens with bouquets to boost, calm or energise moods ift.tt/zXr62j1

UK's first 'Flower Pharmacy' opens with bouquets to boost, calm or energise moods

The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, prescribing bouquets to boost mood, calm, and energise as clocks go back and darker evenings arrive.

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Fireplaces, beams, and cornicing considered most stylish interior details ift.tt/fhWqGZe

Fireplaces, beams, and cornicing considered most stylish interior details

Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.  

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The Chase star leaves punters stunned after surprise appearance to host pub quiz ift.tt/hmFotuv

The Chase star leaves punters stunned after surprise appearance to host pub quiz

TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.

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Rylan Clark and Gogglebox star team up to prank cinema visitors with jump scares ift.tt/FmqXIx6

Rylan Clark and Gogglebox star team up to prank cinema visitors with jump scares

TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark was coached by ex-Gogglebox star and ‘Master of Mischief’ George Baggs to master the perfect real-life jump scare.

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Hornsey Library adults’ section to close for RAAC roof repairs until spring 2027 ift.tt/oYhXBiO

Hornsey Library adults’ section to close for RAAC roof repairs until spring 2027

Hornsey Library’s adults’ library will close on November 27 for RAAC roof repairs, while children’s services and other facilities remain open until spring 2027.

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Legendary King's Cross pub set for a fresh look under new artist owner ift.tt/dZ8stqR

Legendary King's Cross pub set for a fresh look under new artist owner

King’s Cross Irish pub McGlynn’s Free House is being restored by artist Peter Doig, with Grade II listed shopfront works and new awnings planned.

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Hampstead Heath play areas and mansion close due to predicted gale force winds ift.tt/fY2ghkE

Hampstead Heath play areas and mansion close due to predicted gale force winds

Golders Hill Park, Hampstead Heath playgrounds and Kenwood House and grounds will close on October 23 as Storm Austen brings forecast 60-70mph winds.

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Planning applications include 11-bedroom HMO and 24-hour commercial bakery ift.tt/LWRJ3d7

Planning applications include 11-bedroom HMO and 24-hour commercial bakery

Barnet Council validates new planning applications for HMOs, extensions, roof alterations, homes, a commercial bakery, swimming pools and more this week.

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Tesco seeks alcohol licence for new Camden Wharf store with sales until midnight ift.tt/nU9LGCh

Tesco seeks alcohol licence for new Camden Wharf store with sales until midnight

Tesco applies for a Camden Wharf alcohol licence, seeking off-sales from 6am to midnight daily. Residents can submit objections by October 27.

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Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage ift.tt/fsuTUMe

Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage

Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.

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