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Review: Justin Timberlake at The Forum London

“Kentish, sing the bridge!” So it seems Rihanna was onto something. The Forum is rapidly cementing its spot amongst London’s music venues as a place …

Music

The secret history of Parliament Hill bandstand

Stories about the Hampstead Heath landmark go back decades

Drink

Top 5: Hangouts for Justin Timberlake in Kentish Town

It’s no surprise that he’s playing at the Forum tonight but where should he head to before and after?

Art

Reader Review: Rain Room, Barbican

It’s only on for another fortnight, so finally last weekend we decided to tackle the huge crowds flocking to the acclaimed Rain Room installation at …

Food

Video: “The Fried Chicken Shop: Life In a Day” Tonight on Channel 4

We know how chicken-crazy Kentishtowners are, from the likes of Sam’s and Los Pollos on the high street to fashionable haunts like Chicken Shop and …

Health & Fitness

Inside Rio’s Naturist Club: “For three years I worked as a topless waitress”

An intelligent – and very frank – look at the inside of north London’s most infamous relaxation spa

Music

Reader Review: Frightened Rabbit, The Forum

My friend Jodie hails originally from Aberdeen so has followed Frightened Rabbit since they started back in 2003. And The Forum gig, which she naturally …

Music

Music: Spry, Power’s Bar, Kilburn

Joe Howard is Spry, an act that has been around for less than a year. In this short space of time, Joe has grown from …

Art

Fashion: Valentino, Master Of Couture, Somerset House

What better time to see a Valentino exhibition than on the eve of London Fashion Week, when there’s a buzz in the air as tents …

Art

Pinboard: Lucky Chip Kentish Town, plus Valentine’s Offers – and poop!

1. A New Lucky Chip for Kentish Town The first hipster arrival of the year has just clucked in. And it’s the third outlet from …

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