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

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4 years
Muswell Hill Foodbank delivered lunch boxes to children and families in need this week following #ManchesterUnited footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign to #EndChildFoodPoverty 👏 👉 #FreeSchoolMeals @MarcusRashford
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In pictures: Abandoned dogs find a home as Ricky Gervais joins Valentine’s dog walk @AllDogsMatter @rickygervais
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"You may now kiss the groom". Gay couple marry in historic moment in Camden Town Hall. #equalmarriage http://t.co/GOquLNSo72
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Keir Starmer helping open Highgate Newtown Community Centre's woodwork workshop at a session of its women's group on Friday. @Keir_Starmer @HighgateNewtown
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This morning the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and condemning the country's treatment of human rights activists. @FreeNazanin @Europarl_EN @LuisaPorritt
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George Michael secretly funded Highgate’s Fair in the Square celebrations and village Christmas Tree #georgemichael
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Kicked off America's Got Talent, @LindseyStirling explains her rebirth as a YouTube superstar http://t.co/OKGOGJGZdC http://t.co/6Sr8uKBxy7
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A protest was held at Hampstead Heath on Saturday over the City of London Corporation's policy of allowing transgender women to use the Kenwood Ladies' Pond.
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Richard Ratcliffe protesting outside the Iranian Embassy in Knightsbridge for the return of his wife Nazanin. #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin
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After an a remarkable fortnight of public support, Richard and Nazanin have ended their hunger strike @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin
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'Nazanin needs her passport back on Sunday' – Tulip Siddiq MP
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Richard Ratcliffe is on day 16 of his second hunger strike to bring Nazanin home to West Hampstead. He says he is looking out for physical symptoms including becoming dazed and dizzy, losing weight and his skin turning yellow. #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin
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“This is now the sixth Christmas that Nazanin has had taken from her. "None of this is her fault." @FreeNazanin @TulipSiddiq @Pramstead_ #FreeNazanin
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Muswell Hill coming together and standing in applause for George Georgiou, the late owner of Toff's, whose hearse passed the fish and chips shop this morning ahead of his funeral.
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5 years
Early polling shows that the Lib Dems could make gains in Finchley and Golders Green and Hampstead and Kilburn
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Toff’s fish and chip shop reopened in Muswell Hill today in the 'spirit' of its late owner George Georgiou. George’s son Christopher said Toff’s 'proud' return is 'what dad would have wanted'. Great to have you back @toffsfish 😊
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Comedian @rickygervais helps launch appeal to save historic @BurghHouse1704 #Hampstead
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Children have drawn pictures to welcome home West Hampstead mum Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who spent six years detained in Iran.
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Finally! Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been given diplomatic protection by the foreign office @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin
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“He wasn’t just a trader, he wasn’t just a person who had a shop in Muswell Hill – he was a part of our families and part of our community. I can’t imagine Muswell Hill without him.” Tributes for Toff's owner George Georgiou who has died from coronavirus.
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A second hunger strike begins for Nazanin, and this time Richard Ratcliffe is also not eating in solidarity with his wife. @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin
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Tulip Siddiq MP has welcomed an inquiry into why Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who lives in West Hampstead, Camden, was detained in Iran for six years.
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Richard Ratcliffe is on day six of his second hunger strike to bring Nazanin home. Today, amid downpours, he and Gabriella carved pumpkins to mark another Halloween without Nazanin. Here Richard talks about how the support of West Hampstead keeps them going. @FreeNazanin
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"Nazanin was very pleased to hear of this award, for herself but also for all the others detained in Iran that you don’t get to hear about." #FreeNazanin
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'Ede' the okapi taking her first steps at London Zoo in Regent's Park. Her mother Oni was pregnant for approximately 16 months. Okapis are the only living relative of the giraffe 😍 🦒 📹 @zsllondonzoo
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Can you help find Sofie and Allegro a home in #Hampstead ? @rickygervais @PeterEgan6 @galgos_GIN @angimals1
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"I owe all these people more than is expressed by the word 'gratitude'. I'm here because they were there." Muswell Hill author Michael Rosen with a fitting new year message including his thanks to the Whittington and the Royal Free. @MichaelRosenYes
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This week's Ham&High front page. "Government must act now. Bring Nazanin home." #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin
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Today is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 42nd birthday. She should be in West Hampstead with her family, not trapped in Tehran. #FreeNazanin
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Hampstead’s beginning to look a bit like...
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When @dannybster & others bought new-build flats in Camden Town, they came with a 10-year warranty. Four years on, surveyors say the building is moving, potentially unstable & may need to be totally demolished. So why can’t they get their money back?
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#FreeNazanin Actress Emma Thompson has read a poem in honour of Nazanin this week. She led a march through north London for her too. Four years ago.
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Camilla has been found! 🐕‍🦺 ... after a savvy spot from Sniffles dog spa! 👀
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Camilla the Jack Russell terrier was stolen outside Hampstead M&S in Pond Street on Monday morning. Have you seen her? 🐶
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Sir Keir Starmer backs LTNs and segregated cycle lanes: ‘There’s always pushback but then they settle down’
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Alexandra Palace's TV mast lit blue in support of NHS staff. A fitting tribute for the tremendous efforts of all our health workers. #ThereWithYou Picture: Alexandra Palace/Lloyd Winters
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In pictures: Gabriella Ratcliffe sees her father in person for the time since she was just two years old. #FreeNazanin
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New London MEP @LuisaPorritt : "Our city has voiced its desire to remain in the EU and I'm looking forward to standing up for our interests at the heart of Europe."
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Happy birthday Gabriella! 🎂🍭 Sadly for yet another birthday, her mum remains detained in Iran. #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin
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Female students walked out of lessons today after Highgate School was accused of covering up a "rape culture". "These boys have now realised that they no longer have anywhere to hide."
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We caught up with Muswell Hill's Michael Rosen to hear about his near-fatal battle with coronavirus, his love for the NHS, the road to recovery and his return to writing 📚 Great to have you back @MichaelRosenYes 🙌
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Petition for George Michael statue near Highgate home given to Downing Street #georgemichael #RIPGeorge
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Sadiq Khan shooting a backwards hoop at the launch of his manifesto to be re-elected as London mayor. Pictured today at Fairfield Playcentre in Camden with shadow business secretary Ed Miliband.
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Buyers launch legal action after £75k bill for flammable cladding
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The number of tributes we've received for Toff's owner George Georgiou is simply incredible and testament to the huge impact and joy he brought to so many people in Muswell Hill and beyond. We've compiled a touching list of tributes here. RIP George ❤️
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The daughter of a British man jailed in Iran will stage a protest outside the Foreign Office on Wednesday (April 13).
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In Iran Nazanin is "despairing" and struggling with her mental health. Meanwhile, in New York Richard Ratcliffe is helping to launch an international group campaign ing for state hostages like Nazanin @FreeNazanin #freenazanin
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Five days on hunger strike so far for Richard and Nazanin. @TulipSiddiq was the first of a number of MPs to visit Richard. #FreeNazanin
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Boris Johnson has finally agreed to meet Richard Ratcliffe #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin @AmnestyUK
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Michael Rosen reopening Stroud Green and Harringay Library at the weekend. Arsenal beanie on point @MichaelRosenYes 😉 📸 Haringey Council
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Tulip Siddiq MP has asked for a full review of a West Hampstead mum's six year detention in Iran.
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@TulipSiddiq on why disabled people deserve a fairer deal.
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Ahead of our mental health event on May 21, Gospel Oak's Alastair Campbell spoke to us about encouraging openness, the important role employers have to play, and the impact of the pandemic. @campbellclaret
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The Christmas lights are up in Highgate, with a contribution made from George Michael's estate.
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After government intervention, the private building control firm that signed off faulty flats sold to @dannybster & others is now under investigation by the industry regulator. The Ham&High’s report on their plight has meanwhile become national news.
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More strong words from @TulipSiddiq as Nazanin's calls with her husband - and her food rations - are cut in retaliation for her hunger strike threat @FreeNazanin
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George Michael used to help donate towards the lights, now its organiser is asking for people to help secure its future
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#FreeNazanin Richard Ratcliffe wrote to Boris Johnson a fortnight ago to demand a meeting and a Christmas miracle. He has been left waiting. As has Nazanin in Iranian prison. As has Gabriella. @FreeNazanin
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Free School Meals: Camden commit to feeding children in need after MPs vote against half-term and Christmas holiday food parcels
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Nazanin's MP @TulipSiddiq said the government "still hasn't done enough" to bring her home
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Nazanin's case was brought up in the EU parliament this week by @LuisaPorritt @FreeNazanin
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Delight as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s toddler gets her passport back @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin
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“Nazanin is innocent, she’s a hostage, the whole world should know the true nature of the Iranian authorities.” Nobel laureate Dr Shirin Ebadi speaks out to encourage the world to listen to Nazanin.
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#GeorgeMichael 'would have been proud' of #Highgate tribute a year after his untimely death
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Richard and Nazanin's hunger strike is still going. There will be stone painting outside of the Iranian Embassy with Richard tomorrow at 12. @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin @tom_watson
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As Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spent her sixth Halloween detained in Iran, her daughter Gabriella, 7, spent half term carving pumpkins outside the Foreign Office.
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Belgian MEP and former Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt on why he was in Camden this morning to support the Lib Dems EU election campaign
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Gorgeous Collie rescued thanks to amazing work of @AllDogsMatter @PeterEgan6 @rickygervais
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Councillors vote to approve the town hall's original decision - Haverstock Hill cycle lanes WILL go ahead.
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Cyclists in favour of cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill protesting outside the Crowndale Centre - ahead of an important Camden Council meeting this evening over the scheme's approval.
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Pupils from north London schools including @highgatewood @Fortismere_Sch and @WoodhouseCol are holding a 'sit-in' protest over A Level results being downgraded #alevels #ALevelProtests
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Our write-up of the final farewell for Muswell Hill's @toffsfish owner George Georgiou. As residents, police and staff paid tribute by lining the streets outside his fish and chips shop, one trader said: “This is the day that Muswell Hill stood still.”
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Muswell Hill coming together and standing in applause for George Georgiou, the late owner of Toff's, whose hearse passed the fish and chips shop this morning ahead of his funeral.
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Richard Ratcliffe praised the 'strong line' @BBCPanorama took on the need to call what's happening to Nazanin what it is - hostage-taking. He's called on the government to be honest about it too, as a first step. @FreeNazanin
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe "interrogated" and blocked from seeing Gabriella as hunger strike continues @FreeNazanin @AmnestyUK
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Richard and Nazanin continue their hunger strike - and Richard has reacted to Boris Johnson's words about the case last night @FreeNazanin
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'Haringey must speed up its walking and cycling schemes rollout'
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Coronavirus: Having only started on Saturday, Hampstead Volunteer Corps has seen 193 people sign up to support vulnerable residents in NW3. You can find out what the group is doing and how to join the volunteer network in our story 👇
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While the George Michael memorial garden has been dismantled, hundreds are set to descend on Highgate later this month
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A HS2 protester is still inside the cabin of a '150ft' crane at Euston Station having climbed it early this morning. The eco-activist from @Hs2Rebellion is on hunger strike and said it was important the group's message "got out in a big way".
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Families with relatives jailed abroad joined Richard and Gabriella at this year's carol service outside of Downing Street. Politicians including @jeremy_hunt , @HannahB4LiviMP & @EmilyThornberry all spoke too. @FreeNazanin @FreeJaggiNow #AnooshehAshoori
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#freeNazanin mentioned at PMQs today. Richard and Nazanin are still on hunger strike. It's now been 12 days. @FreeNazanin
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Dave Davies on the inspiration for The Kinks' Lola
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Richard Ratcliffe is worried about the effect rapidly spreading coronavirus in Iran could have on Nazanin's already frail health. (And so are we.) 🙏 @FreeNazanin #FreeNazanin
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"The foreign secretary must this week meet with the Iranian minister – that's the bare minimum. Anything short of that, she must acknowledge her failure and resign."
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Nazanin's furlough has been extended @FreeNazanin
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Flick Rea has stepped down after 35 years on Camden Council, triggering a by-election. On the tributes she's received across the political spectrum: “It's a bit like people making eulogies at your funeral except I'm here to hear it, which is very nice."
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#GeorgeMichael tribute concert coming to #Highgate nearly a year after star's untimely death
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Interview: Alastair Campbell spoke to us about Whitehall’s “cavalier” Covid-19 strategy, Sir Keir Starmer’s suitability as Labour leader, appreciation for the Royal Free and how day-to-day life may play out in a post-coronavirus world. @campbellclaret
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Free Nazanin: Calls for clarity as West Hampstead mum's sentence draws to a close
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Nazanin's family are now watching to see if the Tories also make a commitment about UK citizens detained abroad @FreeNazanin @UKRightsAbroad @TulipSiddiq
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Campaigners are gathering in Queen's Crescent ahead of a silent march after two teenagers were killed in February #CamdenAgainstViolence
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The government has asked Camden Council to consider prosecuting the building control firm that signed off new-build flats, now crumbling & uninsurable. But, says buyer @dannybster , that won’t help him and his neighbours get their money back.
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The secret history of north London's 'ghost' #Underground stations http://t.co/fmJ7HjnH #ghoststations #Tube
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Yesterday Richard Ratcliffe and other families in similar situations launched a petition to push for better protection for UK citizens abroad like Nazanin @FreeNazanin @FreeAndargachew @FreeJaggiNow
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Gabriella is home. In a bittersweet moment, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's daughter Gabriella has been reunited with her father -- even as Nazanin remains in Evin Prison, Tehran. #FreeNazanin @FreeNazanin
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Forget the European Super League... we've got Camden United 😏 @camdenunitedfc ⚽️
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