Music
Culture
Dot’s Music: iconic store saved for (hopefully) another 40 years
One of London’s last remaining full-range music shops reopens this week
Culture
3 things to consider: Makers Market, New Wine Bar and Live Jazz
Been to Kentish Town Stores yet for some vino? Plus local pop-up market and a week of jazz at the Assembly House
Books
Dublin Castle: officially a Great Pub of England
Author Stuart Husband on the Parkway institution that makes the list of 33 of England's most loved boozers
History
The secret history of Parliament Hill bandstand
Stories about the Hampstead Heath landmark go back decades. Let's take a look
Books
The fascinating history of Camden Town’s record shops
An exclusive extract from Garth Cartwright and Quintina Valero's new book of the capital's vinyl emporiums
Featured
Was there really a link between Mussolini and The 02 Forum?
Rumour has it that the Fascist leader donated money to make the world-famous venue suitable for a rally
Books
Ricky Gervais managed my band in the 1990s
Andy Macleod on the tragic tale of a Kentish Town band who didn't become rich or famous - but had a manager who did
Music
Help freelance musicians: the Musical Mums’ Advent Calendar
Soprano Suzy Robinson on a uniquely creative idea that will long outlast the festive season
Culture
Cheer up! 8 classic songs about Kentish Town
Escape the current doom with a new hip hop tribute to NW5 - and our countdown of the best ever local anthems
Music
Dingwall’s Camden to be renamed The PowerHaus
Music impresario Vince Power confirms Camden music venue has undergone a name change
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