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A Pizza Good News (sorry)

Now, we know that everyone’s feeling the January blues, and that the most ridiculous media invention ever is just around the corner (“Blue Monday”, on …

Awards

Best Independent Shop 2011: Owl Bookshop

1. Owl Bookshop 2. Earth 3. B&S DIY Shop With the UK somewhat of a world leader in bland identikit high streets, it’s refreshing to …

Fashion

It’s Xmas. Shop where it’s at.

The lights are dazzling on Kentish Town Road, the tree seller is parked outside the station, and newly-arrived Miss KT – giddy at the prospect …

Community

The Friday Picture: Pizza Express Proposed redevelopment

Just look at this picture of the proposed redevelopment of the 1929 former North London Polytechnic building, as annotated by understandably disgusted residents at 1 …

Art

Hairy Art Hole

Hairdressers. Despite their proliferation across the main streets and back alleys of NW5, they’re not something we give much thought to. Maybe it’s to do …

Art

Private View at The UnShop: Tonight, 630pm

Being huge fans of Gillian Tindall’s book on Kentish Town, this invite caught our eye the other day – an exhibition which takes its cue …

Health & Fitness

On yer bike: our top 5 local cycling tips

Reader Anup Patel offers some advice for both established and wannabe cyclists in the manor

Culture

Introducing Tom Kentishtowner…

After events this week it’s more important than ever to celebrate our vibrant community in NW5. And to help us, we’re delighted to welcome a …

News & Gossip

In Pictures: Chalk Farm Road, 830am Tuesday

Last night the rioters hit Camden Town. Our pictures of the damage along Chalk Farm Road to Evans Cycles, Sainsbury’s and Domino’s Pizza

Art

Finally some Free Space, man

Back in July at the wonderful Alma Street Festival, as Mrs Kentishtowner grew increasingly giddy on local ale, we got chatting to Mel, a rather …

About Kentishtowner

The award-winning print and online title Kentishtowner was founded in 2010 and is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals. For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section.