Neuro-science development in balance - conservation and Neighbourhood Watch groups oppose proposal
BRAIN scientists could have a new base in the heart of Fitzrovia if Camden Council’s planning committee approve a new a set of laboratories
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David Tibbs – A committed councillor who enlivened Town Hall meetings
THE recent death of David Tibbs deprives Islington of one of its most colourful former councillors.
Gerry Southgate – Leader who could bring rivals together
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Islington councillor and Town Hall leader Gerry Southgate, who died earlier this month aged 81.
Animals that were left for dead inside Pets’ Corner's abandoned shop are moved out to new homes
Pets say ‘hello’ to their new homes
A BABY parrot who was abandoned in a locked up pet shop has found a new home – and this week squawked his first word.
Major Camden Council property sell-off to pay for school and homes
Everything must go? Sale plan to boost repair fund
THE Town Hall is to launch one of its biggest ever sell-offs in order to raise funds to repair schools and council homes.
HS2 hits Maria Fidelis school’s plan for a revamp
Headteacher ready to demand £34m in compensation if rail line wrecks its refurbishment
A CONVENT school whose long-awaited refurbishment could be scuppered by plans to build a high-speed train line through Euston are seeking £34million compensation.
Care home firm Southern Cross collapses – Fears for St John’s Wood Care Home residents as company quits 100-bed building
THE future of one of Camden’s biggest care homes is hanging in the balance after the company that runs it collapsed and handed control to landlords based in an offshore tax haven.
William Ellis School salutes its classroom veterans
Retiring head of sixth form laments Thatcher curbs on trips that created a bond with pupils
Parent volunteers are the stars of storytime at Brecknock School
ONCE upon a time there was a primary school where parents cared so much they gave up their time every Friday morning to read stories to the children.
No ‘free’ school: Wren Street lock-up site uncertainty
CONFUSION surrounds the future of the council-owned Wren Street lock-ups in Holborn which have been designated as a possible site for a new secondary school.
Motorists’ fines returned by Camden Council – £50,000 is handed back after crusader discovers bus lane error
A CRUSADING motorist has forced Camden Council to pay back thousands of pounds to motorists who were wrongly hit with fines.
Director of housing William Barnes dies
A VISIONARY former director of Camden’s housing department, William Barnes, died aged 92 on Tuesday.
Regent’s Canal footbridge scheme may lead to new student flats in Somers Town
A NEW footbridge over the Regent’s Canal could be built as part of a deal that will see hundreds of new rooms for students on the site of a builders yard in Somers Town.
Anger at ‘death mile’ cycling safety action - Campaigners say TfL ‘dragging feet’ following Paula Jurek tragedy
Hampstead Summer Festival debut - New event draws the crowds to Heath Street - story and pictures
PICTURESQUE Heath Street was closed to traffic on Sunday as crowds enjoyed all the fun, food and festivities of the first ever Hampstead Summer Festival.